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 6 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 Oss, we are looking for a

Analytical Lead (Scientist Analytical Sciences) 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will work independently and in project teams on analytical development of API's for pharmaceutical applications. As Analytical Lead, you will be responsible for all analytical activities related to the development of new pharmaceuticals in different stages of development.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You maintain contact with project leads, process chemistry leads, customers and report about the status and progress of projects.
• You perform and supervise analytical development using chromatographic and/or spectroscopic techniques such as HPLC, GPC, GC, NMR and many more.
• You lead all analytical aspects for the customer’s project and are in close contact with the customer.
• You divide your time between the lab and behind the desk.
• You will contribute to the scientific level of the analytical sciences team (e.g., introduce new techniques).
• You supervise and coach other (associate) scientists within your projects.
• You take a pro-active role in the projects you are leading.
• You apply your high level of scientific, technical, and organizational skills.
• You keep yourself up to date with the latest technical and CMC developments.

You will report into one of the group leaders in the Department of Analytical Sciences.

YOUR PROFILE LOOKS LIKE/ RESEMBLES

• You have a master’s or PhD degree in (analytical) chemistry with a strong affinity for analytical techniques with a least five years of experience.
• You are able to translate characterization challenges into practical analytical solutions.
• You like to share and transfer your knowledge.
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment.
• You like to learn and develop yourself.
• You are flexible, a problem solver and a team player with an analytical mindset.
• You are pro-active and stress resistant.
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (written as well as spoken).
• You are familiar with analytical development and cGMP in a pharmaceutical environment, preferably in a leading role.
• You are familiar with early phase GMP, quality and regulatory standards that are applicable for analytical activities. Knowledge of late phase and/or commercial manufacturing is greatly appreciated.

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
• 30 days holiday a year
• Fruit & Fitness possibilities

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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.