Managers to Product Technology

FinVector Oy is a growing pharmaceutical company authorized by FIMEA, following the procedure of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). FinVector is internationally recognized and is a pioneer in its operational field. Finvector works on the cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals and we've invested into building state-of-the-art development and GMP facilities for Viral Vector and Cell Therapy platforms including vaccines. Our research and development agenda is focused on the most commonly used gene therapy vectors: adenoviral, adeno-associated viral (AAV) and lentiviral vectors and innovative cell therapies. FinVector offers a versatile and responsible work environment and the work is done together with a group of professionals from various fields. FinVector is owned by Ferring Ventures and we are located in Kuopio, Finland.

Our growth continues and we are setting up a completely new department to support it. We are now recruiting professionals from all levels to Product Technology department. This department focuses on early stage process development for the products that come from the research phase to GMP production.

We are now looking for Managers to lead the Upstream, Downstream, Analytical and Operative teams.

Your main responsibilities as a Manager include project management of your own responsible area and leading a team of Scientists / Operators. Furthermore, you will also create documentation of GMP operations as well as project plans and summaries.

You could be the person if

-You are able to set direction, define suitable course of action, and delegate responsibilities in a practical manner. Moreover, you are proficient at planning, efficient in time management and good at organizing needed resources.

-You are able to make clear decisions and take responsibility over tasks and people.

-You are resourceful and able to apply your expertise in development activities. You share your knowledge to the team and organization.

-You are able to work in a systematic and strategic manner to achieve objectives. You are able to see future prospects and have overall vision of your own responsibility area.

-You are good at building relations within the organization and you find it easy to communicate in English at all levels of the organization. You understand different functions in the organization and the links between them. Furthermore, you are good at communicating with customers and research partners.

Most importantly, as a Manager you need to inspire, support and develop your team!

In order to succeed, you should have a degree in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, pharmacy, laboratory technology, engineering or any other related field of study or sufficient working experience from pharma industry. It is an advantage if you already have some experience in aseptic- or GMP-work and/or you have knowledge on quality systems.

The position is permanent and we hope that you are able to join our team in December-January. This role is new in our organization due to our ongoing growth.

We offer you an active and lively work community with multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of openness and shared knowledge. We aim to great team spirit and leadership and offer well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. Furthermore, we will support your personal development.

Please send your CV and application via our recruitment system as soon as possible. We will process applications as they come in, and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

There has been a TE-live broadcast on October 26th where the employer talked in more detail more about FinVector and these open positions. The broadcast is in Finnish, subtitles available shortly after in English also. You can find the recording at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDgqJaWDbwE.

Other important information:
Work in Finland: https://www.tepalvelut.fi/te/en/jobseekers/finding_job/work_finland/index.html
Welcome to Finland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZslYLYzwIO8
What is EURES and what it can do for you?
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/public/en/what-can-eures-do-for-you-?lang=en&app=0.19.0-brexit-build-0&pageCode=about_eures
You can apply for financial support through EURES. For example:
-The interview expenses reimbursement up to 100-350 euros depending on the distance
-Reimbursement due to relocation or move to the new country after the job has been secured 700-1400 euros, depending on the country of destination
-Reimbursement for recognition of qualifications according to actual costs up to 1000 euros
For more information contact your local EURES adviser: https://ec.europa.eu/eures/public/en/eures-in-your-country
Your EURES contact in Kuopio: Samuli Miettinen, Samuli.miettinen@te-toimisto.fi

COVID 19 information:
https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions
https://www.ttl.fi/en/fioh-coronavirus-instructions/?_ga=2.45094308.1638722312.1585307416-2109439587.1579846990
https://www.finentry.fi/en/