Science Manager - Ventures & External Innovation

Interested in a career that matters?

Join Novonesis in Lyngby and help drive scientific progress within our Ventures & External Innovation unit.

As a Science Manager, you will combine cutting-edge science with practical application, connecting external innovation to Novonesis and delivering high-impact solutions for our corporate and seed ventures.

Welcome to Technology Deployment 

Within the Technology Deployment team, you will work closely with colleagues from R&D, Regulatory, IP, Legal, and Business Development. Our unit is responsible for the scientific and technical progress of ventures, and you will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, CROs/CMOs, and key opinion leaders.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

You will play a pivotal role in advancing the technical progress of our corporate ventures. In addition,your contributions will include participating in external scouting, supporting business assessment activities, and helping to leverage external innovation for Novonesis. You will also be involved in strategy development and tactical planning, , ensuring our ventures move forward with clarity and purpose.

Some of your key tasks will include: 

• Driving innovation strategy by combining science and application understanding with customer needs to deliver impactful 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 
• Interacting with relevant start-ups and connecting them to internal stakeholders

Collaboration is central to our approach, and you will regularly engage with internal teams and external partners to ensure requirements for technical success are met, utilizing on-site working methods and occasional travel for conferences and partner visits.

To succeed you must hold:

• PhD within biotechnology or adjacent areas 
• 5 years of experience within the biotech industry 
• Experience from larger corporations 
• Ability to translate science into plain language 
• Previous start-up experience is an advantage 
• Project management interest and track record 
• Understanding of innovation processes 
• Experience with stakeholder management in larger organizations or with external partners 
• Expert level English communication

Additionally, we expect you to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a clear interest in project management, and a strong ability to translate scientific concepts into accessible language. Experience working with external partners and a track record of strategic assessment 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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