Senior Upstream Process Scientist

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Upstream Process Scientist? And would you like to play a key role in providing scientific leadership to support both clinical and commercial cell culture programs? Then this position could be relevant for you.

The position as a Senior Scientist in the Upstream Process Implementation team in the Process Science department offers a unique opportunity to influence the team and company.

Your New Role

You will join our highly dedicated team in a project-driven organization working cross functionally with colleagues from multiple other departments to ensure a smooth introduction of the upstream process of new programs into our large-scale manufacturing facilities. You will be engaged with customers from around the world partnering on the successful tech transfer of their cell culture processes. You will provide scientific support in various projects and ongoing programs.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to

Taking the lead for introduction and implementation for cell culture processes of new programs from customers into our large-scale manufacturing GMP facilities.

You will be the upstream subject matter expert (SME) on projects and programs and have the direct interface with customers and internal cross functional teams on the technical aspects.

Interpretation of manufacturing data and/or laboratory data to make customer updates, and to monitor process performance to aid in root cause investigation and/or process impact assessments etc.

Mentor and share your expertise within the team to consistently develop and improve ways of working to foster an efficient and innovative culture.

Collaborating closely with our Upstream Manufacturing Department to support running campaigns.

Your Skills, Talent & Knowledge

Master’s or Ph.D. degree with + 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry

Strong scientific knowledge within mammalian cell culture processing, associated analyses, tech transfers and process scaling.

Experience in leading process transfers in a cross-functional environment into GMP manufacturing.

Experience with technical risk assessments.

Able to handle several projects at a time, prioritize tasks and work with tight deadlines.

Insight in trends, guidelines, and innovation within cell culture processing.

Knowledge and experience with GMP production

Flexible, hard-working attitude, and a willingness to take on responsibility.

Self-motivating and capable of working both independently and in a team environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

As a person you are

You are curious of nature, you meet and greet people with a smile and have a can-do attitude. You work with a humility and respect for the people around you, and you want to lead the way. You are independent, pragmatic, and able to prioritize tasks to meet defined timelines. You work structured with a quality mind-set and enjoy working independently and proactive in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.

Your New Team

The Upstream Process Implementation team, which consist of 7 dedicated and enthusiastic professionals, acts as upstream leads in process transfers, and is part of the Process Science department.

The Process Science department is a dynamic environment, and you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled and trustworthy colleagues and make a real impact on the company's success. Cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire organization is an important part of our everyday work. The department continuously strives to identify opportunities to improve systems and practices and provides direction to the manufacturing organization.

The work environment is international and informal. We keep a high pace and focus on a vital work life balance while having fun. We put a strong emphasis on psychological safety through trust and empowerment within our teams and hope that this is something that speaks to you as well.

Application

Has this sparked your interest? Then we encourage you to please upload your CV and cover letter. We will screen candidates on a continuous basis and call in for interviews. If you have any questions or need for further information, please reach out to Associate Director Christoffer Bro at

Working at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

We offer a competitive compensation package in a site/company growing rapidly, with many opportunities for individual growth. We also offer access to fitness and an attractive canteen.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is an industry-leading Biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations in Hillerød, Denmark, Teesside, UK, RTP, North Carolina and College Station, Texas, USA. We use our skills, dedication, and ambition to enable impact for the world’s most innovative biotech and biopharma companies reimagining healthcare’s potential. We work across the entire lifecycle of our customers’ products – enabling success throughout. Every cure, vaccine, biologic, and advancement we contribute to starts with our people and our passion. We fuel one another’s passion, help accelerate progress, expand capabilities, strengthen innovation, and improve processes to improve lives.

Our Manufacturing site in Hillerød, Denmark, brings together a complete range of expertise, capabilities, and technologies to manufacture advanced biologics. As we continue to enhance and expand our capabilities, we are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy – what we call Genki – to join our team.

We offer the chance to be part of a global workplace where passion, drive, and commitment are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that everyone, no matter their background or gender, has an opportunity to develop. We take pride in enriching our communities, caring for our environment, and cultivating a world of opportunity for future generations.

We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the employer of choice and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark (FDBD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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