stillingsbetegnelse: Department Manager

jobbeskrivelse:
- Management - Denmark - Måløv Our growth is your opportunity Being part of Novo Nordisk Research & Development means working at one of the world's largest and most successful biopharmaceutical companies. Our R&D organisation is vital to Novo Nordisk's continued growth and we always welcome talented people who would like to grow with us. Worldwide, millions of people are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. If you want to have an influence on how to ensure the optimal treatment for these patients, you may be the candidate we are looking for. We need a dedicated manager to lead our Incretin Biology Department. About the department The department is organised within the Diabetes Research Unit of Novo Nordisk A/S. It is located in Måløv, Copenhagen, Denmark. The department is responsible for in vitro biological evaluation of peptide and protein compounds in the discovery phase of diabetes research projects. Novo Nordisk is a world leader in diabetes care and has a high employee commitment and satisfaction. It will be your responsibility to manage and secure such standards of a high performing team of 10 academics, 13 technicians and 4 students. The job The specific responsibility of the department is to be the leading experts within diabetes, GLP-1 and incretin biology, to have strong biological insight on current and new projects, and to support the discovery projects with in vitro data. The department is expected to run state-of-the-art in vitro models both within transfected cell lines and primary cells, and it is your responsibility to secure high quality data and solid delivery. New target generation is crucial, and you are expected to drive innovation and generation of new project ideas in the department. You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of highly dedicated research scientists and technicians. It is your job to set the strategic direction and business targets of the department, to develop people and to ensure a motivating working environment. You will be part of the management team of the function, in which strategic planning, goal setting, as well as overall resource distribution and prioritization will be performed. Qualifications You hold a degree in biology, human biology, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, medicine or related area. You have a PhD or equivalent postgraduate scientific background and have solid hands-on experience with in vitro biology, preferably within the area of diabetes and incretins. Experience from the pharmaceutical industry is preferable. You have at least 2 years of people management experience and strong leadership qualities. You have authority but at the same time, you are a team player able to engage and motivate people. You have a strong drive, are flexible, have excellent communication and coaching skills, and are fluent in English. At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes. By working with us you will be able to make a difference. Contact For further information, please call Sif Groth Rønn on +45 3079 5246. Deadline 31 December 2014.

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Novo Nordisk A/S

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 44448888

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 44442314

Job kort beskrivelse:
Arbejde inden for biologi, botanik, zoologi og beslægtede områder

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

Kontrakt varighed: Fast

Kontrakttype: Fuldtid

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark