Principal Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

About the role

The Principal Scientist will be responsible for strategy implementation and operations for conducting and summarizing non-clinical in vivo studies internally and externally in the support of new drug evaluations. Design, coordinate, and report pre-clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo experiments within research projects as part of target validation, target maturation, or mode-of-action studies. Develop and improve in vivo models supporting non-clinical studies, take an active role in research projects, and contribute to innovation by identifying and exploring new therapeutic targets and principles. Communicate evaluations and implications of in vivo data internally, externally, and in regulatory submissions as relevant.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and summarize non-clinical in vivo studies: Implement strategies and operations for conducting and summarizing non-clinical in vivo studies
• Ensure the proper execution of in vivo experiments internally and externally
• Analyze and interpret data from in vivo studies to provide insights and recommendations for new drug evaluations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development and implementation of in vivo study protocols

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience required
• Experience in conducting and summarizing non-clinical in vivo studies
• Proven expertise in pre-clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo experiments
• Strong knowledge of drug discovery and target validation processes
• Experience in developing and improving in vivo models
• Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $235,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Benefits

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.