Laboratory Technician, CMC Analytical Development

Laboratory Technician, CMC Analytical Development

CMC Development
CMC Analytical Development

Location: Måløv

Bring your laboratory skills into the heart of analytical development.

Play a key role in developing innovative pharmaceutical products by supporting analytical method development for our clinical portfolio. As a Laboratory Technician in Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Analytical Development, you will work closely with scientists and fellow technicians to ensure robust analyses, high quality, and strong process understanding across projects.

You will join a scientifically strong and collaborative environment where innovation, quality, and a clear “can do” mindset drive our work. Help bring breakthrough products through clinical trials and towards the market - and turn innovative science into medicines that make a real difference. Apply now.

Your new role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of a dedicated development team supporting products from pre-clinical stages through clinical trials (Phase 1–3). You will work closely with scientists and fellow laboratory technicians in a collaborative, high-performing environment where analytical excellence and continuous improvement are key.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing laboratory work related to analytical method development, primarily within (U)HPLC and dissolution
• Supporting development and optimisation of analytical methods for clinical products
• Troubleshooting analytical methods in close collaboration with scientists
• Ensuring high-quality data generation and documentation in accordance with Good Scientific Practice (GSP)
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the department and wider Novo Nordisk organisation

The role is well suited for both experienced laboratory technicians and those early in their career who are motivated to grow within pharmaceutical analytical development.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have an education as a Laboratory Technician and bring a strong interest in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.

Ideally, you also have:

• Experience with chromatographic analytical methods such as UPLC/HPLC
• Experience working with analytical method development and operation in a pharma setting
• Curiosity and motivation to develop and apply up‑to‑date analytical methods
• A proactive and positive mindset towards change and continuous improvement
• Fluency in written and spoken English, enabling effective collaboration in an international environment

On a personal level, you are a team player who thrives in a dynamic setting, enjoys collaboration and is flexible when working across different projects and priorities.

Your new department

You will join CMC Analytical Development, part of the CMC Analysis & Characterisation (AnaC) organisation. AnaC is responsible for designing and developing analytical methods across the product lifecycle, including characterisation, stability, release and in‑process testing.

Located in Måløv, Greater Copenhagen, the department serves as a critical link between Research and Global Manufacturing & Supply, supporting development from early stages through Phase 3 clinical trials and registration.

You will become part of a department of approximately 90 colleagues, organised into four teams working within GSP. The culture is open, collaborative and scientifically strong, with a shared focus on quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 437,600 to 643,200 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

More information

Due to summer vacation, Associate Director, Anders Bach Nielsen, is only available for role-specific questions from 15–22 July 2026 at Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com .

Deadline

12 august 2026

Interviews are expected to take place in weeks 34-35.

A cover letter is not mandatory, but we encourage you to include one explaining why you are a strong match for the Laboratory Technician rol e. Please do not include a photo in your CV to support fair and efficient processing.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.