PhD Student – Handling and Dissolution of Large API Volumes

Novo Nordisk

PhD student conducting research on the dissolution of active pharmaceutical ingredients in aseptic manufacturing. Collaborating with experts and utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at Novo Nordisk.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLyngby • 🇩🇰 DenmarkEntry Level💰 DKK 40,145 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in physical chemistry, fluid dynamics, and mathematical modeling to optimize API dissolution conditions. Proficient in integrating experimental data with predictive modeling to enhance manufacturability and efficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MSc Degree In Chemical EngineeringPhysical ChemistryFluid DynamicsMathematical ModellingFormulation Science

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Hard Skills

API Dissolution Behaviour AnalysisDissolution Efficiency EvaluationData AnalysisPredictive ModelingExperimental Validation

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsGood Communication SkillsCurious MindsetCollaboration Across Disciplines

Tools & Technologies

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Experimental Data Analysis

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryDissolution ProcessesMixing RequirementsExcipientsInjectable Finished Product Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigating how powder characteristics such as particle size, morphology and surface properties influence API dissolution behaviour
Analysing the impact of liquid phase characteristics (e.g. temperature, pH, viscosity and excipients) on dissolution efficiency
Developing structured approaches, ranking systems or predictive models to support optimal API dissolution conditions
Exploring equipment and mixing requirements using experimental data and computational tools such as CFD
Evaluating alternative API addition and handling strategies inspired by best practices across pharmaceutical and food industries
Integrating insights from literature, internal Novo Nordisk experience and experimental work into predictive models or tools that support future formulation and manufacturing decisions.
Combining modelling, data analysis and experimental validation with the aim of improving manufacturability and efficiency in injectable finished product production.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant MSc degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, physical chemistry, process engineering or a related discipline
A solid understanding of physical chemistry, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics or mathematical modelling
Interest in experimental work combined with data analysis and modelling approaches
Strong analytical skills and a structured, curious mindset
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and stakeholders
Previous exposure to formulation science, dissolution processes, mixing, or computational modelling is considered an advantage, but not a requirement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to learn and develop your career
Access to real manufacturing challenges
Historical data and state-of-the-art facilities