Senior Scientific Lead

Professional and personal qualifications

We are looking for a Senior Scientific Manager with the following qualifications:

• substantial research experience as postdoc, assistant or associate professor, or similar career level (e.g. in industry), within regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, or cell therapy development
• a PhD degree within fundamental and/or translational molecular biology or biomedical research
• experience with managing own research and projects
• confidence in presenting orally to a broad range of audiences
• excellent written and verbal English skills

It will be advantageous if you have experience with:

• international research environments and collaborations
• the European regenerative medicine ecosystem and broad knowledge of the cell therapy development value chain
• interdisciplinary research
• project management tools

As a person you are:

• eager to work in a dynamic work environment with many different tasks
• a team-player, excited about working with colleagues in Biomedical Research and the rest of the Foundation
• open and social in your approach to work
• proactive and have a structured approach to problem-solving
• motivated by working in a large, private foundation

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation

We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasise ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:

• on important projects that benefit society
• with key actors within research and development in Denmark and internationally
• as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society

Application and Information

For more information, please contact Senior Scientific Lead Marie Kveiborg at mkv@novo.dk.

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, and no later than 27 May, 2026.

To apply, please send your CV, motivation letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply now” button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases, applying and advancing regenerative medicine, as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society