Lead Quantum Compute Scientist

The Position

The Quantum Compute Lead Scientist will contribute to the research team’s effort towards exploring the evolution and application of quantum computing in clinical development space. As a Quantum Compute Lead Scientist, the ideal candidate will bring scientific understanding, technical dept and experience in developing/implementing novel quantum computing algorithms to solve practical and real-world problems. The Quantum Compute Lead Scientist will, with guidance, contribute toward identifying relevant opportunities for quantum computing in clinical drug development areas, collaborate with internal and external partners, and work closely with engineering and scientific groups to deliver value for drug development initiatives.

Qualifications

In this role you will engage with stakeholders to understand challenges and articulate value from quantum computing in the clinical drug development domain. You will support the implementation and maintenance of local and cloud-based data and computational environments and platforms and help to integrate data and solutions from different sources. A deep understanding of various numerical methods, optimization, classical statistical methods along with modern ML approaches relevant in the Quantum Computing domain is needed. In addition, you also need to have a deep understanding of the physics of quantum computing, choice and robustness of available hardware, and experience with quantum native and hybrid algorithms. The ideal candidate is able to take initiatives and drive projects from concept to adoption, manage technical execution in cross-functional groups as well as collaborate with external partners and work closely with academic/commercial groups to bring the most current technology in-house.

Furthermore:

• You hold a Master’s degree in the disciplines of physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related quantitative field + a well-established experience of relevant experience or you hold a PhD degree + a few years of relevant experience.
• You gain general experience in areas such as quantum error mitigation, variational and optimization algorithms, QC simulators, and developing hybrid algorithms for classical and quantum computing.
• You have great knowledge of multiple aspects of a quantum computing software stack, including classical control, quantum error correction, decoders, quantum simulators, quantum algorithms run on classical hardware, etc.
• You got experience in developing best practice programming techniques for quantum hardware, and illuminate the inner workings to better understand the mechanisms (e.g. entanglement, co-tunneling, many-body effects etc.) that can be used to provide a quantum computational advantage as well as developing of strategic initiatives and roadmaps toward demonstrating value from quantum computing.
• You are familiar with Machine learning and optimization with the ability to perform in-depth data analysis and present results and conclusions to leadership team.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we

seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

Please apply to the role via our online platform, as we don’t accept directly sent CVs.

Deadline

Apply before 30th August 2023.

The Talent Acquisition team will engage with applicants on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to fill the role before the deadline, so we encourage you to not hesitate, and apply!

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

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