Science Manager for Biopharma Processing Aids Venture, Lyngby

Interested in a career that matters?

Join Novonesis as a Science Manager and help shape the future of biopharma innovation. You will drive impactful projects, collaborate with experts, and lead initiatives that expand our technology pipeline, all within an entrepreneurial corporate venture environment.

Welcome to Biopharma Processing Aids Venture

As part of the Biopharma Processing Aids Venture, you will join a team dedicated to executing Novonesis explorative growth strategy by identifying and developing long-term opportunities beyond our core business. You will work closely with colleagues in the Venture, R&D, Regulatory, IP, Legal and Business Development, as well as external partners, CROs/CMOs and key opinion leaders.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

You will drive technical development of key Venture projects to unlock new growth opportunities for Novonesis. You will contribute to identifying technical gaps in the market and strategic assessments of new opportunities.  Your efforts will play a pivotal role in driving the Venture forward by defining and executing the technical strategy, and lead projects from conception to completion.

Some of your key tasks will include:

• Driving innovation strategy in a corporate venture setting, combining cutting edge science and application understanding with customer needs to deliver high impact solutions.
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional development across R&D, legal, IP and regulatory.
• Acting as Project Lead from early scoping to execution.
• Managing external collaborations with partners, CROs/CMOs and industry experts.
• Communicating technical insights effectively.

You will collaborate with both internal and external colleagues, leveraging on-site working to ensure seamless coordination and knowledge sharing across teams. Occasional travel days will be required for conferences and partner visits.

To succeed you must hold:

• MSc or PhD in biotech, biopharma or pharma sciences
• 7+ years of experience within pharma development (R&D or CMC).
• Deep understanding of oligonucleotides therapeutics is considered as a strong advantage.
• Understanding regulatory considerations in Biopharmaceutical context is considered an advantage.
• Strong project management track record
• Experience with stakeholder management both internal and external
• Expert level English

Additionally, we expect you to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, accessible insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing external collaborations and/or partnerships will be highly valued.

You will thrive in this role if you bring an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy problem solving, and are comfortable with change. Flexibility, readiness to adapt, and strong collaboration skills are essential for contributing effectively within our team and with external partners.

Deadline: 6th April 2026

Location: Lyngby

Contact details: Head of Technology Deployment, Ventures & External Innovation Lars Kiemer - LKIE@novonesis.com

We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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