Specialist in Precision Genetics

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Novo Nordisk Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Genetic Medicine Expert to leverage advanced human genetics insights aimed at enhancing trial outcomes and facilitating genetics-driven precision medicine in the field of Obesity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer genetic expertise to project teams focused on advancing specific therapies through the drug development pipeline.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues to pinpoint opportunities where genetics can inform strategic decisions, such as indication selection and target population identification.
  • Integrate genetic data with other omics disciplines—proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and epigenetics—to deepen understanding and tailor treatment responses.
  • Encourage the incorporation of trial data with genetic insights to guide decision-making and identify populations most likely to benefit from our scientists' developed treatments.

In this role, you will be expected to initiate and lead your own projects while also contributing your expertise to ongoing initiatives within the Human Genetics Centre of Excellence (CoE). Our research environment is collaborative, allowing you to work alongside statistical geneticists, clinicians, and computational and laboratory scientists from various disciplines and external partners, all aimed at delivering optimal treatments to patients.

Qualifications:

We invite applications from candidates who demonstrate a strong team spirit, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters creative independence and knowledge sharing. A profound interest in applying your expertise within drug development is essential.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with a solid foundation in human genetics applied in drug discovery or development contexts to bolster our precision medicine initiatives.

Ideal candidates will:

  • Hold a Ph.D. in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, pharmacogenomics, or related fields, with significant contributions to high-impact scientific literature.
  • Possess several years of post-PhD experience in the genetics of obesity.
  • Have familiarity with high-performance computing systems and proficiency in programming languages for analyzing large-scale datasets, such as R or Python.
  • Bring experience with large-scale genetic datasets and GWAS methodologies, including polygenic risk scores and various association analyses.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate insights effectively and present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Exhibit self-motivation and thrive in interdisciplinary team settings.

Experience with omics data handling (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics) is advantageous, as is professional or postdoctoral experience in analyzing clinical trial data within academia or the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

About Our Department:

You will join our Translational Genomics & Precision Medicine Department, part of the Human Genetics Centre of Excellence (CoE), led by Vice President, Joanna Howson PhD. The CoE focuses on utilizing data science and human genetics to discover and develop novel drug targets and biomarkers through various human-centric methodologies.

The CoE is integrated within the newly established Digital Science & Innovation (DSI) organization, which supports the digital transformation across all therapeutic areas. In DSI, we collaborate in multidisciplinary teams across Research & Early Development, engaging in drug development projects from early discovery to pre-clinical stages.

Working at Novo Nordisk:

As a proud life-science company, we are driven by our commitment to improving lives. Our work is inspired by the myriad forms of life and the challenges they face. At Novo Nordisk, we recognize that our mission is to empower individuals to lead lives free from chronic diseases.

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please submit your application through our careers site, as we do not accept direct resumes.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we believe that aspiring to be the best company for the world is only achievable through a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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