SR STAFF SCIENTIST

PURPOSE: To provide expertise and lead development of research-based competencies in support of multiple biopharmaceutical discovery projects aimed at the identification and early development of novel therapeutics for the control of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to the Department Head. Internal relationships include the project teams and research colleagues internally and globally. External relationships include relevant parts of the autoimmunity and inflammation research community, including key opinion leaders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:SCIENTIFIC ROLE:• Day to day supervision of research personnel in a targeted Discovery area.• Provide unified research-driven innovation and continuous improvement within own Section and across Sections.• Implement and supervise laboratory studies in support of autoimmunity and inflammation research. • Work with Department Head to align Department goals with Section focus/goals and ensure that direct reports understand this alignment, as well as their role within the team.• Assume responsibility for project design and implementation.• Develop and manage relevant research protocols in support of Discovery efforts.• Interpret and properly document experimental data.• Maintain current awareness of scientific literature in targeted Discovery area.• Provide oversight of patents and patent applications in areas of research relevance.• Draft scientific reports and prepare presentation slides.• Organize and prepare manuscripts for publication. • Attend appropriate external scientific meeting and, where possible, present data. • Achieve business goals, share information, learnings, knowledge and skills and promote cross-functional teamwork.• Ensure appropriate level of communication with other Department Heads and with Project Managers.• Identify potential external collaborators within scientific area and initiate research programs within focus areas.• Use networking opportunities to provide research opportunities with NNIRC.• Provide safe and functional research environment.SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT FOR OTHER COMPANY ACTIVITIES:• Provide internal education and ongoing scientific support throughout the organization.• Interact with the biopharmaceutical organization as needed. Insure project visibility and endorsement.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:• Ph.D in the biological sciences followed by a minimum of 8 years of industry or relevant basic research experience in Autoimmunity/Inflammation required or an MS with 12 years of experience required.• Prior research or related experience in the field (e.g. research in the area of biopharmaceutical discovery and knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area) highly preferred.• Strong scientific skills required. • Experience in the supervision and training of technical staff highly preferred.• Excellent written and oral communication skills required. • Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are required.• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills. OTHER:• Works within Novo Nordisk’s established policies and procedures and ensures alignment of their work to Novo Nordisk fundamentals.• Embraces Novo Nordisk Values in spirit and actions.• Approximately 10% overnight travel required. job information Job Title SR STAFF SCIENTIST Location: Seattle Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science contact information Reference Code: 1242BR Click here to experience Novo Nordisk, its culture and its values Length: 3:03 min Novo Nordisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer