Senior Scientific Manager within life science research and industrial applications

Senior Scientific Manager within life science research and industrial applications

Field: Life sciences

Description: The Novo Nordisk Foundation is looking for a Senior Scientific Manager with expertise in industrial biotechnology and related fields within life sciences. Life science research and industrial applications promoting sustainability (Biotech) is one of six newly defined strategic areas in the 2019-2023 Strategy of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This grant giving area is of great importance for the expansion of research within industrial biotechnology, plant- and food sciences as well as environmental biotechnology. An overall focus for the area is to support research that enables a more sustainable, efficient and reduced use of natural resources. Both specific and interdisciplinary research projects will be part of this grant giving area. The Scientific Manager will develop the frameworks and help identify exciting areas of interest within life-sciences with a focus on industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing and through that have an exceptional opportunity to influence research and education. The Senior Scientific Manager will conceive, develop and execute highly impactful grant awarding activities in collaboration with colleagues and key partners at universities, research centres and companies.

Deadline: 17th April 2020

Place: Hellerup, Denmark

Website: here

Contacts: Claus Felby, Senior Vice President; CFE@novo.dk; +454089 8932