Organic Chemist

Om jobbet

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes-from emerging biotech to global industry leaders-united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations-Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you're an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Sweden, Södertälje, we are looking for a process development chemist in a role as Scientist or Senior Scientist for a temporary position (6 months) with the possibility of extension.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Organic chemist (skilled in organic synthesis) in Process Development laboratory

YOUR ROLE

As a Scientist/ Senior Scientist in Process Development laboratory, you will play a pivotal role in process development, ensuring execution of projects in compliance with Ardenas manufacturing capabilities and regulations. You will work closely with analytical development and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions that align with Ardena's mission.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of chemical processes, bringing them from lab scale to multi-kilogram scale

Ensure compliance with latest development trends and insights, API manufacturing industry regulations, e.g., GMP

Support technology transfers of the processes into our manufacturing facilities

Participate in making process safety risk assessments for the lab and scale-up

Writing scientific reports

YOUR PROFILE

You have a MSc or PhD degree in organic chemistry or similar

You have a few years of experience from similar work

You have strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative and solution-driven mindset

You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment

You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (written as well as spoken)

Soft skills that align with our CARE values- Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer:

A true learning environment where you will have the ability to grow your skills

An attractive wellness allowance

Flexible working hours

A dynamic, international work environment with nice colleagues and caring culture

A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application no later than the 23rd of April 2025

Ready to start your career path with Ardena? Click the application button and join us in shaping the future of drug development!

Only candidates eligible to work in the EU will be considered for the position. Unfortunately, given the high volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, these professionals (not entitled to work in the European Union) will not be given a status update. Agency calls will not be appreciated.