Head of Development to Bio-Works

Bio-Works is looking for an organized and customer-focused Development Manager to join the development and specialized production team. The team develops projects that support the pipeline of new products and applications as well as provides technical insights for other parts of the business including sales, purchasing & production.

This role will be a full-time position based in our Uppsala, Sweden site. This role is partly office based and partly laboratory based. You will have the opportunity to bring together your communication and planning skills to find the best solutions for our customers. If you have experience in organic chemistry/synthesis (Chromatography) and an analytical mindset - let’s talk!

Bio-Works Development and Specialized Production team is part of our Products unit, delivering the technology and process capability needed to operate, maintain, and improve the manufacturing operations. The team consists of 4 dedicated associates who are responsible for applied research/engineering development.

How you will thrive and create an impact;

- Successful management of a small team of 3 scientists/engineers and 1 production technician by ensuring delivery of objectives

- Manage personnel, resources, and activities in the section to fulfil short- and long-term organizational goals and priorities.

- Development of agarose-based chromatography resins and other innovative new products including initial viability discussions, development of ligand coupling and QC methods, stability, and batch testing.

- Keep up to date with current analytical methods, as well as identifying possible future trends in separation science.

- Support manufacturing department with process development, technical data, and customer complaint investigation.

- Plan and execute production of specialized products to meet delivery commitments to customers.

QUALIFICATIONS 👩🏻‍🎓👨🏽‍🎓

- A degree or equivalent in organic or polymer chemistry or industry related background

- Solid previous working experience within organic chemistry/synthesis (Chromatography resins).

- Strong theoretical and practical experience in areas of developing agarose-based resins is essential.

- Knowledge of analytical methods for characterization of chromatography resins (such as titration, ÄKTA systems, dry content analysis, UV spectroscopy, microscopy etc.) is required.

- Strong project management skills are necessary.

- Business proficiency in English and good knowledge of Swedish.

- Previous working experience in a lab is ideal.

- Leadership experience is desired.

- Administrative work (review technical documentation) experience is a plus.

- Design of experiment experience is advantageous.

- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or GMP is meritorious.

At Bio-Works, your drivers and motivation are important. To be successful in this role you need to have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. You need to be good at building customer relationships and be a team player and collaborator able to work towards both personal and company goals. You also need to show strong leadership qualities, such as authenticity, emotional intelligence and courage.

WHAT WE OFFER 🧁

In addition to a fun and challenging role, you are offered the opportunity to join a company on an exciting journey towards profitability. You will work with driven and competent colleagues and be part of the extended management team. We offer you flexibility and the opportunity to work from home in combination with on-site work as needed. You will also be able to adjust your working hours so that your personal life can flow smoothly. We have breakfast on Mondays, fika on Fridays and like spending time together over lunches and other activities.

We of course also have good benefits such as 30 days of vacation per year, ATF-hours (shortening of work hours) which we spread out over the year for some extra time off, wellness benefits, occupational pension, insurances (both collective agreement insurances and private insurances) and more.

GOOD TO KNOW 💡

Start: According to agreement

Employment form: Permanent, with 6 months probation

Scope: Full time (100%, 40h/week)

Location: Uppsala (Uppsala Business Park)

Bio-Works has a collective agreement according to IKEM.

APPLICATION 📤

Last application day is 2023-11-19. We do not accept applications via e-mail. We will process applications continuously which means the vacancy can be filled before the last application date, so please apply as soon as possible. The position requires you to be located in Uppsala or the vicinity. You also need to be a citizen in the EU/EEA/Switzerland region or have the authority to work in Sweden.

ABOUT US 🧪

Bio-Works enables scientists to achieve their purification goals, from laboratory research to large scale bioprocess production. Our vision is a biotech industry that embraces, develops and builds on new methods and novel ideas. WorkBeads™, Bio-Works’ next-generation, agarose-based products, are used to purify proteins, peptides and other biomolecules, resulting in purer therapies and safer diagnostics. Through collaboration with customers and partners, we develop purification solutions that make important medicines available and accessible to everyone.