1 year maternity cover position for Analytical Professional in Analytical Competence Centre, AMSAT Novo Nordisk

Are you a chemist with strong experience in analytical methods such as UPLC/HPLC, cryoscopy, and macroscopy? Do you want to lead analytical method transfers for diabetes, obesity, and rare disease products—ensuring training for laboratory personnel across Novo Nordisk QC sites and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and preparing the necessary transfer documentation? Are you curious, positive, quality-focused, and a collaborative team player? If so, you could be the next Analytical Professional 1 year maternity cover in our Analytical Competence Centre.

Your new role

We are seeking an Analytical Professional to cover a maternity leave in the Analytical Method Transfer team. In this central role, you will work closely with experienced colleagues to coordinate and execute analytical method transfers. Key responsibilities include:

Planning and coordinating transfer activities to QC laboratories at Novo Nordisk and CMOs, worldwide Delivering training in analytical methods to QC laboratory personnel at Novo Nordisk and CMOs Preparing transfer documentation (protocols, reports) and external records, and analysing comparative study data Interacting with stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds Sparring with chemists and Analytical Project Managers regarding new analytical methods transfer Assuring that we operate in compliance with GMP standards

 

The primary analytical methods are HPLC/UPLC, and we also work with pH, mass spectrometry, and various Container Closure Integrity (CCI) methods. You will join a team of about seven skilled and dedicated chemists and laboratory technicians. Here you will work in an open environment that values professionalism and fosters a strong sense of community, with colleagues who support one another. We have an informal culture where humour is a natural part of daily work.

 

About the department

The Analytical Competence Centre (ACC) is a department within Aseptic Manufacturing Science and Technology (AMSAT) with approximately 85 employees organized into six teams. We play a central role in Novo Nordisk's QC laboratories for both new and marketed products. Our primary objectives are the validation and optimization of chemical, biological, and physical analytical methods, along with method standardization, transfer, and global support to internal and external QC laboratories across Aseptic Manufacturing (AM). We own the analytical frame methods and also perform scouting, development, and validation of Container Closure Integrity (CCI) methods.

 

Skills and qualifications

You hold a scientific degree (e.g., chemical engineer, cand.pharm., cand.scient., or equivalent) You have practical experience as a chemist working with analytical methods such as UPLC/HPLC in a GMP environment. Experience with Container Closure Integrity (CCI) equipment is an advantage. You communicate clearly in spoken and written English.

Moreover, you can engage effectively with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds and thrive in a changing environment with ambitious deadlines.

You bring a positive, can‑do attitude and can work independently while contributing constructively to the team. You are team‑oriented, detail‑focused, and able to assess problems critically to find the right balance between progress and quality. You work in a structured, results‑driven way, take responsibility for your tasks with a high level of professionalism, and support your colleagues when needed. You enjoy variety in your day-to-day work and adapt well when routines change.

At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication, and ambition to help people with diabetes and improve lives. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a global impact.

About Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, it is your skills, your commitment, and your ambitions that help us improve the lives of many people. We offer you the opportunity to work with talented colleagues and a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development. As the Analytical professional at Novo Nordisk, you can expect a workplace where the culture is characterized by respect, innovation, and a fundamental belief that mistakes are learning opportunities.

 

Contact

If you have any questions or want to know more about the position, please contact Agnieszka Mech-Dorosz on phone 30776552.

 

Deadline

12th of March 2026, applications are evaluated continuously.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.