Analytical Method Transfer Manager

Do you want to be part of the exciting FUJIFILM journey to become the biggest CDMO in Europe and are you a technically skilled analytical manager within analytical methods used for antibodies? If you are interested in working in an international company with strong ambitions and great teamwork, then maybe you are our new Manager.

We are expanding our large-scale facility to encompass 20 x 20,000L bioreactors for Drug Substance (DS) production. We are well in progress of building our first Filling Facility in Denmark. The

Analytical Development (AD) department has also experienced growth, and our Chemistry team needs to be divided into two teams, each with 8 highly skilled, dedicated, gender and nationality diverse colleagues (chemists and technicians). Hence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager join this new Chemistry team and take active participation in the AD management team consisting of Chemistry, Bioassay, Project Management, and Raw Materials team. In this role you will ensure that methods are implemented in a timely manner, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage end-to-end transfer activities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead People and Manage Processes by fostering an environment where your employees are motivated and empowered to achieve their best. Encourage collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. You will provide a focal point that includes both a physically and a psychologically safe work environment for your employees.
• Lead for the Future by driving method transfer strategies that align with future goals that ensure timely implementing of method in Quality Control laboratories. Additionally, identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices to stay ahead in the industry. Foster a culture of purpose and meaning within the team and strive for excellence embedded in “Genki”, which is one of our four values, it is Japanese for passion, energy, and fun.

Qualifications:
On a personal level

• You engage in challenges by the ability to see things from several perspectives
• You bring positive energy and enthusiasm in your way of working
• You have strong collaboration and team building skills
• You can translate business objectives into actionable workforce plans
• You welcome working-from-home

On a professional level

• You have a proven track record of leadership experience (preferably +5 years)
• You hold a Master of Science within Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, or Biology
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Experience with U/HPLC, CE-SDS, and icIEF is an advantage

About the QC Department
Our QC department is divided into an Analytical Development team, different support teams, and five testing teams. In QC we strive towards a OneQC team spirit, where we help and support each other across teams not only to reach our goals but to support a high level of collaboration and possibilities for personal development. The pillar in our QC department is our employees – our success is only possible due to competent and dedicated colleagues, who wants to make a difference for QC, our site, our customers, and patients all over the globe. As a leading CDMO company we, in QC, are obliged to continuously improve our way of working, creating a dynamic and inspiring environment with huge individual co-decision making due to our flat organizational structure.

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDBD) is a world leading Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) serving customers in the pharmaceutical industry – from pre-clinical investigations to commercial GMP production. Our overall mission is to “Advancing Tomorrow’s Medicines” and we like to invite you to be part of that journey.

The culture at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Denmark (FDBD) is key if you ask our employees and besides a competitive salary and bonus package, we offer health insurance, massage and physiotherapy, health check, fitness center, possibility to work from home and most recently we invested in a mobile barista coffee van. FDBD also has a canteen arrangement incl. Friday brunch and monthly afternoon cake, just as we have a “bell ringing” tradition when reaching important milestones. Additionally, there is great possibility for personal development and the future is exciting and promising – and we can promise that you will not get bored!

About FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
A 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 customer´s products – enabling success throughout. Every cure, vaccine, biologic, and advancement we contribute to starts with our people and our passion. We fuel each other´s passion, help accelerate progress, expand capabilities, strengthen innovation, and improve processes to improve lives.

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.

Application
Has this sparked your interest? Then we urge you to send an updated CV and cover letter as soon as possible. We will continuously invite relevant candidates for job interviews and will close the job advertisement as soon as we have found the right candidates. In case you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to reach out to Director in QC Analytical Development on [email protected]

FUJIFILM Diosynth 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.

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 benefit package.

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

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Location: FDBD Hillerod