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About the Department

Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is globally headquartered in Kge, Denmark, has around 500 employees and is 100% owned by Novo Nordisk A/S. Our US affiliate is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. At Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, we strive to improve pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing by producing and delivering products of the highest quality for both up and downstream processing within these industries. This combined with our complete range of regulatory services, makes us a preferred supplier to global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. We are a company with a passion for being the best supplier for quality ingredients, which will provide many exciting projects in the future and good development and career opportunities. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

The Field Application Specialist (FAS) is an important new role in the Sales and Marketing team of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech. The FAS will act together with our US Sales representatives helping to build a closer relation to our customers and help us launch new enzymatic products in the market in coming years.

At Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, we develop high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients that enable the production of life-changing medicines worldwide. As demand for innovative biologics continues to grow, so does the need for trusted scientific partners who can bridge deep technical expertise with commercial impact.

We're looking for a Field Application Specialist to become a strategic technical partner to our customers and commercial teams. In this role, you will help shape how leading biopharmaceutical companies adopt and apply our recombinant insulin and enzyme technologies, enabling successful implementation while contributing directly to the growth of our business.

If you thrive in customer-facing scientific roles, enjoy influencing strategic decisions, and are motivated by creating value through collaboration, this could be your next career opportunity.

Relationship

Reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Marketing in Novo Nordisk Pharmatech Denmark. Close collaboration with US Sales Representative, Strategic Marketing and Global Sales dept. Interacts with customers of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech.

Essential Functions

As our US-based Field Application Specialist, you will be a key contributor to Novo Nordisk Pharmatech's commercial success across the region. Acting as the scientific voice in customer engagements, you will combine technical excellence with commercial insight to strengthen strategic customer relationships, accelerate product adoption, and translate customer needs into opportunities for innovation.

Rather than simply supporting existing applications, you will help define future opportunities by connecting customer insights, market trends and scientific knowledge across the organization. The FAS will act together with our US Sales representatives helping to build a closer relation to our customers and help us launch new enzymatic products in the market in coming years.

• Main tasks:
  • Jointly drive account growth together with Account Managers forming high impact account teams
    • Jointly work on progressing key opportunities
    • Build network within customers
    • Help build a strong value proposition for customer meetings
    • Prepare and help execute on product launches
  • Responsibility for managing customer product testing (design of test protocols, ongoing communication with customers, trouble shooting, provide material to help customers prove business case)
  • Support existing customers, with trouble shooting, documentation (regulatory) support on customer pre-screening (evaluate if new lead companies represent a sustainable business opportunity)
  • Gather market and feedback input from market in a systematic way (by participating in conferences, customer meeting, literature search)
• Secondary tasks:
  • Manage customer testing activities for products not yet released in the market
  • Sales training (train new sales rep, (with the support of Strategic Marketing)
  • Creation of technical marketing content in collaboration with Product owner. (Writing application note, visual conceptualization of selling points)
  • Conference presentation of application data

Physical Requirements

This position can be based anywhere in the United States (remotely-based). Approximately 30% overnight travel with valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Bachelors required, MSc or PhD in biology, cell biology or similar preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Field Application Specialist preferred, preferably in a commercial function or similar position in a Pharma/Pharma tech company
• 5+ years' experience with cell culture media and bioprocessing, possible lab experience
• As a customer facing profile, high integrity
• Proficiency in troubleshooting
• Ability to analyze and solve challenges

The base compensation range for this position is $99,000 to $140,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

The job posting is anticipated to close on August 14th, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.  
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.