Senior Scientist, Early Stage Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

For our ambitious team in Copenhagen, we are looking for a Senior (Principal) Scientist. Working in the Early Stage Process Development team, you take a leading role in downstream process development, optimization, and early-stage biopharmaceutical innovation.

About the Department
Our Early Stage Process Development Department consists of approximately 40 team members across three teams. Each team includes upstream, downstream, and analytical development scientists and technicians who collaborate with other departments to bring new biopharmaceuticals closer to market. We foster an informal yet professional work environment that promotes continuous collaboration across the organization, with all team members maintaining a flexible and proactive approach to their work.

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior (Principal) Scientist with expertise in downstream processing. In this role, you will be responsible for specific development projects and participate in multi-disciplinary project teams. Our department covers both microbial and mammalian development projects, so depending on the needs of future projects and your experience, you will contribute to new downstream process development and optimization initiatives.

Your Primary Tasks Will Include…

• Collaborating with clients and internal project teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Coordinating development activities within your area of expertise and contributing to cross-functional activities when needed.
• Designing and conducting sophisticated, technically challenging experiments, systematically analyzing data, and presenting results in reports or presentations with clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Authoring technical documentation.
• Providing general scientific and technical support to the business.

Your Qualifications…

• A relevant educational background, such as a Master’s or PhD degree in biochemistry, protein chemistry, or process technology, with at least 3 years of industrial experience.
• Expertise in the development of downstream process unit operations.
• Experience in early-stage development and process optimization.
• Familiarity with regulatory aspects of biopharmaceutical processing.
• Strong skills in planning, executing, and reporting development studies.
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for both internal and external collaboration.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Preferably, experience with Design-of-Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and scientific writing.

Application

• To apply, please submit your CV. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.
• If we see a potential match, one of our recruiters will contact you to discuss your application.
• If both sides remain positive after this discussion, we will move forward to the assessment stage to evaluate the key skills required for the job.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Location: Copenhagen Site