Novo Nordisk

Director, Biomolecular Technologies

Novo Nordisk

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Beijing • China

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a member of NNRCC leadership team, contribute to NNRCC's strategy and goal setting.
  • Lead and develop a highly professional, creative, engaging, energetic and respectful biomolecular technology team.
  • Lead and develop an advanced biomolecular technology platform to enable NNRCC target discovery in cardiometabolic diseases and project progression upto G0 milestone.
  • Ensure strategic fit and focus of NNRCC biomolecular technology team.
  • Lead multifunctional work groups to carry out strategic and/or technology projects.
  • Build and develop a strong network with internal and external stakeholders for collaboration and maximal value creation.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant scientific disciplines.
  • 10+ years of industrial experience and proven track record of therapeutic API discovery and development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in protein/peptide/Ab engineering, production and QC.
  • Deep understanding of drug discovery and development value chain.
  • Rich experience in drug molecule development in an industry setting.
  • Experience with small molecule chemistry principles, synthesis, and characterization is a significant plus.
  • Familiarity with digital tools for in silico molecule design is an advantage.
  • 5+ years of experience in people management, possess managerial experience, strategic leadership insights, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in verbal and written English.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
biomolecular technologytherapeutic API discoveryprotein engineeringpeptide engineeringantibody engineeringproduction and QCdrug discoverysmall molecule chemistrymolecule synthesismolecule characterization
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentstrategic planningstakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationnetworkingcreativityengagementrespectfulness
Certifications
Ph.D. in chemistryPh.D. in biochemistry