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The future is ours to shape.
Job Description
25+ is the number of assets in our biosimilars development pipeline, and we have 10+ products on the markets serving patients worlwide.
Sandoz is a global leader in Biosimilars and Generic medicines. Our purpose is to pioneer access for patients by developing and commercializing novel, affordable approaches that address unmet medical needs. As Sandoz Global Development Organization, we are responsible for the development and delivery of biosimilar and generic medicines, impacting patients’ lives worldwide.
The role is part of Biopharma Technical Development and will be based in Slovenia. Our aspiration is to be innovative in applying science to develop cell lines, technologies and processes that will enable production of high quality biosimilars. We are looking for a Senior Scientist Downstream Process development (d/f/m) with experiences in downstream process equipment and development of methods for protein isolation and purification.
Your key responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Actively contribute to the internal build of downstream process development capabilities (e.g., take responsibility for investments of complex equipment and projects) and to the definition of process platform.
- Design, plan, execute and lead process characterization activities according to Quality by Desing principles and tools (e.g., risk-based approach, JMP software, Design of Experiments, linear regression fitting and hypothesis testing/interpretation etc).
- Leading investments and qualification of laboratory equipment and systems.
- Preparation of development documentation for process transfer from/to internal or external partners, and support of registration documentation preparation.
- Leading evaluation, development and implementation of new technologies, and knowledge exchange.
- Development and mentoring of associates.
- High level of integrity and proactive collaboration in local and global teams.
What you will bring to the role:
- Professional degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or other related Life sciences / Biotechnology field.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in the field of downstream process development.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
You’ll receive:
Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
Possible job locations: Slovenia (Ljubljana)
We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by April 30th, 2025.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
