Downstream Development Scientist

Your impact begins here As a Downstream Development Scientist, you will work where development meets manufacturing — optimising downstream processes, solving production challenges and transferring new processes into commercial scale. Your expertise in protein chemistry and purification will directly strengthen how Novo Nordisk produces medicines for millions of people living with serious chronic diseases.

You will join a technically strong team that acts as a bridge between development and cGMP manufacturing, helping ensure consistent, high-quality production today and into the future.

What you'll bring

A Master's degree in Life Science or Engineering. - 2+ years of experience working with downstream processes, preferably in pharmaceutical production, a pilot plant or a laboratory environment. - Strong knowledge of protein chemistry and purification. - Professional proficiency in English.

- The ability to work independently, prioritise across a complex workday and take ownership of your assignments from start to finish. - Strong communication skills — you will work closely with scientists, technicians, production employees, project managers and analytical laboratories1 …