Genetic Insights Specialist for Precision Medicine

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Novo Nordisk Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Genomic Precision Medicine Specialist to leverage advanced human genetics insights aimed at enhancing clinical trial success and supporting precision medicine initiatives in the field of Obesity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert human genetic support to project teams advancing 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.
  • Utilize trial data in conjunction with genetic insights to guide decision-making and identify populations most likely to benefit from our scientists' treatments.

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 fosters collaboration, allowing you to work alongside statistical geneticists, clinicians, and computational and laboratory scientists from various disciplines, as well as external partners, to ensure optimal treatment delivery.

Qualifications:

We invite applications from candidates who demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that encourages creative independence and knowledge sharing. A keen interest in applying your expertise to drug development is essential.

Ideal candidates will possess:

  • A Ph.D. in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, pharmacogenomics, or related fields, with significant contributions to high-impact scientific literature.
  • Several years of postdoctoral experience focusing on the genetics of obesity.
  • Proficiency in high-performance computing systems and programming languages for analyzing large-scale datasets, such as R or Python.
  • Experience with large-scale genetic datasets and GWAS methodologies, including polygenic risk scores and Mendelian Randomization.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey insights and concepts to diverse audiences.
  • A self-motivated attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Experience with omics data handling and analysis, particularly in clinical trial contexts, is advantageous.

About the Department:

You will join our Translational Genomics & Precision Medicine Department, part of the Human Genetics Centre of Excellence (CoE). This CoE is dedicated to employing data science and human genetics to discover and develop novel drug targets and biomarkers through various human-centric methodologies.

Working at Novo Nordisk:

As a leading life-science company, we are committed to enhancing lives. Our mission is driven by the understanding that life encompasses diverse experiences, challenges, and opportunities. At Novo Nordisk, we strive to empower individuals to lead lives free from chronic diseases.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our careers portal, 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 recognize the importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds in creating a vibrant workplace that reflects the communities we serve.



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