Team Manager Analytical Development

About us

Ardena is a leading contract development organization for the pharmaceutical industry. We assist pharmaceutical companies, from virtual biotech to big pharma, in bringing their valued molecule(s) to the clinic and market. We provide a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, logistics and bioanalytical services.

Ardena is a rapidly growing international orientated organization with a dedicated team of over 500 professionals operating from 7 sites in Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, Latvia and Spain. Ardena has an open and transparent culture: team-spirit, an open mindset and ownership are important values in our company.

We are a dynamic drug developer offering exciting career opportunities to skilled and motivated people who want to work in a fast-growing market within the global pharmaceutical industry. Do you want to work in a challenging contract research and development environment, where experts come together to develop innovative drugs for unmet medical needs? Do you want to further develop Ardena and grow with us by becoming our next colleague? Then we might have the right opportunity for you.

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Södertälje, we are looking for a for a Team Manager for the Analytical Development/Quality Control Team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, delivery and organization of the analytical team. You manage the capacity and growth of your team in terms of people, equipment, quality and science. You lead by example, and you provide assistance to your team. You enable and facilitate the professional development of your team members.



WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- You’re responsible for the scientific quality of your department for the analytical development projects. You make sure the know-how of your team is and remains up to date. You identify training needs and ensure proper training. You support your people in technically challenging discussions and discussions with customer where necessary.

- You balance and optimize short and long-term planning in terms of people, equipment and infrastructure. You have the responsibility for team delivery on time and to the right quality.

- You’re a people manager. You create a harmonious working environment by streamlining all activities, encouraging teamwork and promoting effective communication. You coach, develop and mentor scientists within the laboratory. You perform Development plans in line with HR procedures.

- You’re responsible for the quality system, GMP and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) compliance of your team. You make sure the know-how and expertise for these areas are and remain up to date.

- You are actively contributing to team deliveries by working as analytical lead on development projects and by reviewing and approving documents for Analytical Development/Quality Control.

- You team will deliver process development support, analytical method development, analytical method validation, batch release, stability studies etc.

- You lead improvements and efficiency drives within the analytical team and you make sure your team stays project and customer focused.

- You facilitate effecive coordination and communication with other departments such as process development, QC and business development.

- You recruit and train new team members within Analytical Development/Quality Control.

- You will be part of the department management team.

- You will report to the Director Analytical Science.

YOUR PROFILE LOOKS LIKE/ RESEMBLES

- You have a university degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or similar. Experience in analytical chemistry is a must.

- You have at least 3-6 years of pharma working experience.

- You have experience in the development of API’s and you understand the challenges and risks in early-phase development projects from pre-clinical to phase I/II/III. You’re familiar with early phase GMP, quality and regulatory standards.

- You have several years of experience in analytical development activities such as method development and method validation.

- You have extensive knowledge in use and operation of all commonly used laboratory equipment, especially for chromatography.

- You have experience from working in a GMP environment.

- You are a solid communicator, ready to face up to challenges and to solve complex problems.

- You are a people manager able to lead and motivate an experienced team of analytical chemists.

- You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment.

- You have strong analytical and problem solving ability.

- You are flexible, a problem solver and a team player.

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



WHAT WE OFFER

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

- A rapidly developing and growing international company with an attractive services, product and customer portfolio.

- A dynamic working environment with nice colleagues.

- Open straightforward but also caring culture.

- We are true to our values.

- An attractive remuneration package.

- Flexible working hours.

- A generous wellness allowance (Friskvård).



Please submit your application no later than the 19th January.

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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.