Analytical Method Specialist to Octapharma, Kungsholmen

Octapharma är Nordens enda tillverkare av plasmabaserade läkemedel. Vi har vårt ursprung i det svenska läkemedelsföretaget Kabi med mer än 60 års erfarenhet av forskning, tillverkning och försäljning av plasmabaserade och genteknologiskt framställda proteinläkemedel. Vår fabrik och vårt huvudkontor ligger på Kungsholmen i Stockholm. Vi är ca 620 anställda.

Octapharma has a global reputation for our blood plasma expertise. Within our QC departments we perform a large variety of analytical controls on our high quality human protein products. We are proud of our work and are now looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Analytical Method Specialist to be part of our team.

We want to find an who wants to join our team in order to manage method validation projects.

As an Analytical Method Specialist at Octapharma, you will work in an international environment and be an important part in a multicultural team supporting all Octapharma sites in method validation projects. Fluency in English is essential and other languages are beneficial. You´ll be in contact with all our sites but main location will be our site in central Stockholm.

About the job
As a part of our multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for conducting method validation projects covering a variety of analytical methods. Your main responsibilities will include the following:
• Planning and managing of complex validation projects for various analytical techniques
• Independent compilation of method validation protocols and reports in accordance with the current guidelines and Pharmacopoeias
• evaluation of analytical results within the validation projects including the use of statistical tools
• life cycle management of method validations
• Support of the analytical labs and help with troubleshooting
• Involvement during Audits and Inspections

The ideal candidate
• Master degree in chemistry, biochemistry (or equivalent)
• Experience in method development/method validation
• Experience with various analytical techniques preferably including HPLC
• Project Management experience is a plus

As part of our Octapharma corporate Method Validation Team you will be driving validation projects in different countries thus you have to be an open communicator and humble in dealing with different cultures. Furthermore you have to be fluent in English. Swedish and/or other languages (especially German or French) are considered a plus. As we are a supporting function it is very important that you have a service oriented personality. To be able to fulfill your tasks within the defined timeframes you also have to be able to work independently and self-driven. Proven experience within various analytical techniques is a must. Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment will be an advantage coming into this role.

Our offer
We offer you career opportunities in a modern workplace with challenging assignments and exciting projects. You will work in an international and dynamic environment where you have opportunities to grow
• Work within a qualified and motivated team with products that save lives
• Competitive salary and benefits

Your application
This is a full-time position, situated in Stockholm. We want your application to be written in English.
Please fill out your application thru our recruitment system. Note that we don´t accept applications via mail. Send us your application before August 22th.

For questions regarding the position contact please contact recruiting manager Dagmar Moser Dagmar.moser@octapharma.se or HR-representative Emelie Aronsson, Emelie.aronsson@octapharma.se

Our union representatives are Zahra Kafash-Hoshyar at Unionen, 08-56643313 and Tomas Mårtensson at Akademikerföreningen, 08-566 432 76.

Key facts about Octapharma
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein products manufacturers in the world and has been committed to patient care and medical innovation since 1983. Its core business is the development and production of human proteins from human plasma and human cell-lines. Octapharma employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in over 100 countries with products across the following therapeutic areas: Hematology (coagulation disorders), Immunotherapy (immune disorders), Critical Care. Octapharma owns five state-of-the-art production facilities in Austria, France, Germany, Sweden and Mexico. For more information visit www.octapharma.com