Principal Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

Role: Principal Scientist responsible for strategy and operations of non-clinical in vivo studies supporting drug evaluation at Novo Nordisk. Responsibilities include designing, coordinating, and analyzing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic experiments, developing and improving in vivo models for target validation and mode-of-action studies, and communicating findings for regulatory submissions. Requires expertise in pre-clinical in vivo pharmacology, model development, and data interpretation to inform drug discovery processes. Collaboration involves internal research teams, external academic and industry partners, and regulatory bodies. Qualifications: Master’s degree with 12+ years or PhD with 8+ years relevant experience in pharmacology or related fields; proven experience in non-clinical in vivo studies and models; strong knowledge of drug discovery, target validation, and experimental design; excellent communication skills. High-value: focus on non-clinical pharmacology supporting early to late-stage drug development, with emphasis on innovation in in vivo models, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory communication. Work setup not specified, but role involves internal and external study execution and oversight.