Scientist I - In Vivo Pharmacology

About The Department

The Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Plainsboro reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

About The Position

This position is in the Diabetes Discovery Pharmacology team in the Diabetes Research US research area based in Lexington. The Scientist I is expected to have a strong background in diabetes and metabolism research and be a self-motivated team player with strong communication skills. The Scientist I will be expected to manage multiple activities in parallel and have a collaborative mind-set with a strong personal drive and dedication. This position requires a flexible attitude and the ability to change focus as required by the projects and shifting priorities.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and summarize non-clinical in vivo studies including study endpoints
• Implement strategies for conducting and summarizing non-clinical in vivo studies and associated analyses
• Ensure the proper execution and documentation of all experiments
• Analyze and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations
• Design and coordinate pre-clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic experiments
• Collaborate with research projects to design and coordinate pre-clinical in vivo experiments
• Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines in the design and execution of experiments
• Cookordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of experiments and data generation and collection
• Develop and improve in vivo models, in vitro and ex vivo assays supporting non-clinical studies
• Identify opportunities to develop and improve models and assays for non-clinical studies
• Conduct literature reviews and stay up-to-date with advancements in in vivo models, laboratory techniques, diabetes and metabolism research
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new and refine existing methodologies
• Communicate evaluations and implications data
• Prepare and deliver presentations data evaluations and implications
• Collaborate with internal teams to help prepare regulatory submissions as applicable
• Engage with external stakeholders to share in vivo data and insights, fostering collaboration and partnerships

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree with 6+ years’ relevant experience required, or a master’s degree with 4+ years’ relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree with limited to no experience
• Experience in conducting and summarizing non-clinical in vivo studies
• Strong knowledge and experience in pre-clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo experiments
• Proven ability to develop and improve in vivo models supporting non-clinical studies
• Experience in communicating and presenting in vivo data internally, externally, and in regulatory submissions
• Familiarity with drug discovery processes and target validation
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a scientific research setting

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000. 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.

Benefits

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. 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.