[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Novo Nordisk jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novo-nordisk/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Novo Nordisk · Beijing, CN # Research Associate, Rodent Pharmacology Beijing, CN Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Novo Nordisk’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novo Nordisk’s careers site →](https://careers.novonordisk.com/job/Beijing-Research-Associate%2C-Rodent-Pharmacology-Beij/1435147533/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novo Nordisk](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novo-nordisk/) / Research Associate, Rodent Pharmacology ## Job description About the position We are seeking one Research Associate to join our team of Target Progression at Novo Nordisk Research Centre China. This role will support hands-on work of in vivo pharmacology for target validation and early pipeline at Novo Nordisk in cardiometabolic diseases. You will collaborate across disciplines to generate high-quality efficacy and mechanistic evidence and to inform drug discovery decisions. Key responsibilities Collaborate with responsible pharmacology scientists and cross-functional study teams, perform and coordinate rodent pharmacology studies to support drug discovery programs and translational strategies in cardiometabolic disease areas including diabetes, obesity and comorbidities (MASH, ASCVD, HF, CKD etc.). Collect, process and analyse data. Contribute to in vivo model selection, development and refinement, internally and through CRO. Ensure quality documentation and compliance with relevant SOPs and internal standards. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacology, Biology or related disciplines). Extensive hands-on experience in performing PK, PD pharmacology studies using cardiometabolic disease rodent models (for example, db/db mouse, DIO mouse/rat, ApoE KO mouse, CDAHFD mouse models) with relevant techniques. ### Strong plus Hands-on experience in measuring mouse skeletal muscle function / energy expenditure (metabolic cage etc.), or hands-on experience in histopathology, molecular biology and ex vivo experiments (tissue section & staining, tissue extraction & qPCR, mouse mature adipocyte isolation & culture etc.). Work experience in leading CROs. What we’re looking for A fast learner Excellent communication and collaborative working style. Willingness to continuously improve experimental rigor and work efficiency. How to apply Please apply via the Novo Nordisk career portal. Submit your CV and include a short summary highlighting your in vivo experience in cardiometabolic research. 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 preventing 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Beijing, CN[Apply on Novo Nordisk’s careers site →](https://careers.novonordisk.com/job/Beijing-Research-Associate%2C-Rodent-Pharmacology-Beij/1435147533/) ## More jobs at Novo Nordisk ### [Integrated Marketing & Patient Activation Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novo-nordisk/jobs/0e020dfa2e1e41a46755/) Beijing, CN ### [(Asst.) 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