Scientist - Metabolic Disease Therapeutic Target Identification

3 weeks ago


Beijing, Beijing, China Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Novo Nordisk Research Centre China

Location: Chaoyang District, Beijing

Open rank Scientist in Discovery Screening Department, Discovery Biology China (DBC) unit

We are seeking an exceptional, self-motivated scientist who is passionate about our mission and has expertise and experience in identification and validation of novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of chronic metabolic disease.

Using in vitro disease models coupled with forward and reverse screens, you will play a key role to investigate the functions of targets and validate their potential in therapeutic intervention to address unmet medical needs. Working cross-functionally within Novo Nordisk, you will oversee the progression of early proof of concepts for preclinical targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently develop, optimize, and validate in vitro cell based assays that are related to metabolic diseases.
  • Lead collaborative efforts with internal and external partners focused on the validation of targets for the treatment of metabolic diseases.
  • Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the infrastructure and workflow of target identification and validation.
  • Contribute to the global R&D projects and pipeline.

Requirements

  • PhD in cell biology, molecular biology or related disciplines with education or working experience.
  • Deep understanding of the molecular/cellular basis of obesity and T2D, eating behaviour, energy expenditure, mitochondria biology, insulin resistance.
  • Experience in developing monocellular and multicellular 2D and 3D cell cultures such as hepatocytes, adipocytes, skeletal muscle cells or neurons is required.
  • Experience with gene perturbation tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9 and RNAi screens is required.
  • Experience in multi-omics data generation, AI/machine-learning aided integrative analysis and interpretation is a strong plus.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.



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