Lead Scientist Role at Novo Nordisk UK
Novo Nordisk careers bring an exciting opportunity for experienced scientists looking to work at the intersection of AI, biology, and drug discovery. The (Principal) Lead Scientist, BioAI role is a senior scientist job based in London, focused on transforming high-dimensional biological data into real-world drug discovery impact, especially in cardiometabolic diseases.
Job Details:
- Job Role: (Principal) Lead Scientist, BioAI
- Category: Data & AI
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Department: BioAI, AI & Digital Innovation (R&D)
- Travel Requirement: Up to 10% (including international travel)
- Application Deadline: 1 February 2026
About Novo Nordisk:
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare leader with more than 100 years of innovation in treating serious chronic diseases. Known for its strong research culture, Novo Nordisk focuses on long-term health solutions driven by science, technology, and patient-centric innovation. Novo Nordisk careers offer scientists the chance to work on meaningful projects that impact millions of lives worldwide. Explore more scientist job offers.
Educational Requirements:
- Master’s degree in cellular, molecular, or computational biology (mandatory)
- PhD is strongly preferred
- Several years of experience in pharma, biotech, or tech-bio environments
Key Responsibilities of Lead Scientist Role:
- Lead high-impact AI and data science projects for drug target discovery
- Analyze ultra-high throughput genetic and compound screening data
- Translate biological insights into viable drug target candidates
- Apply systems biology to high-content imaging and omics datasets
- Collaborate with disease experts, computational biologists, and engineers
- Contribute to the overall systems biology and AI strategy
Skills Required for Lead Scientist Role:
- Strong expertise in computational biology and AI-driven analysis
- Experience with high-content imaging and functional genomics data
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis
- Knowledge of systems biology and omics technologies
- Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams
Benefits of the Lead Scientist Role:
- Work on cutting-edge BioAI and drug discovery research
- Opportunity to influence early-stage drug development pipelines
- Global exposure with international collaboration
- Continuous learning and career development opportunities
- Inclusive work culture with strong scientific leadership
