Are you ready to leverage your formulation skills to pioneer novel (oral) drug delivery systems for treating serious chronic diseases? Explore your potential with a 2-year postdoc position in a global R&D organization as part of the EU-funded Horizon Europe program, BUCCAL-PEP. Apply now and be at the forefront of transformative research!
Position: 2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher
Location: Novo Nordisk, Måløv, Denmark
Collaborators: BUCCAL-PEP Consortium
About BUCCAL-PEP:
Join the BUCCAL-PEP consortium, a collaborative effort with seven partners across Europe. We’re developing a multifunctional biomaterial patch for the first-ever delivery of peptide therapies across the cheek (buccal), revolutionizing treatment options for Type 2 diabetic patients and addressing a significant healthcare need.
Responsibilities:
-Design and evaluate mechanistic pre-clinical in vitro and in vivo models.
-Study the absorption of a GLP-1 analogue following buccal and oral administration.
-Collaborate closely with R&ED at Novo Nordisk and BUCCAL-PEP consortium partners.
Qualifications:
-Relevant Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or a related field.
-Hands-on experience in advanced in vitro release and permeation techniques.
-Knowledge of preclinical in vivo models (rodents, dogs, and/or pigs).
-Expertise in in vitro/in vivo correlation (IVIVC) and modeling.
-Basic skills in chromatography and drug analysis (advantageous).
-Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
Why Join Us:
-Broad range of exciting work challenges.
-Informal working environment with a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
-Unique opportunity for professional and scientific development.
-Integration into a dynamic team of highly qualified colleagues.
About the Department:
Oral Digitalisation and Characterisation, part of Oral Delivery Technologies at Novo Nordisk, is a hub of innovation in Måløv, Denmark. Our collective goal is to develop orally delivered biologics, improving the lives of patients with chronic diseases. Join a scientific environment fostering innovation and transformation through cutting-edge technology and formulation expertise.
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2024
Contact: Damiano La Zara (+45 3448 4054) or Ragna Berthelsen (+45 3448 8072)
Apply now for this pioneering opportunity!
Don’t miss out—apply today and be part of groundbreaking research that transforms patient care! 
