Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.
 

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Oss, we are looking for a 

Senior Scientist – Manufacturing Nanomedicines

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will become a part of a team who is responsible for the (cGMP) production/purification of nanomedicines for our customers, with a focus on early clinical trial manufacturing. Process operations involve e.g. chemical synthesis, flow chemistry, formulation, and downstream processing such as (tangential flow) filtration. As Senior Scientist, you oversee the coordination, design, and flawless execution of (cGMP) productions of nanomedicines in our Kantsingel facility, with a focus on the cleanrooms. You guide, train and support the scientists from Process R&D and Manufacturing Nanomedicines with their manufacturing activities for customers. In close collaboration with colleagues from different departments, you are responsible for running a smooth operation in the (non-) classified production areas to achieve company and client goals.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain oversight of all (cGMP) production activities of nanomedicines in the cleanroom (grade C/D) and non-classified rooms of the Kantsingel facility
• Support colleagues from production and process R&D in the preparation and execution of (cGMP) manufacturing activities of nanomedicines
• Pre-execution review of batch records for (GMP) manufacturing of nanomedicines in a cleanroom environment
• Ensure compliance with GMP and health, safety and environmental regulations with relation to manufacturing activities at the Kantsingel facility.
• Training of personnel and external service providers for working in the cleanroom
• Coordination of internal and outsourced cleaning activities of cleanroom
• Leading role in deviations and other quality excursions related to the classified and non-classified manufacturing areas of the Kantsingel facility
• Ownership to continuously improve and update procedures and instructions related to manufacturing
• Working closely with colleagues from Facility Management and Quality Assurance to ensure smooth running of general operations in the manufacturing facilities
• Working closely with colleagues from Production, Process R&D, Analytical Sciences and Quality Assurance to achieve customer goals
• You will report to Group Lead Manufacturing Nanomedicines
  

YOUR PROFILE 

• You have a BSc, MSc or PhD degree in chemistry, organic life sciences, pharmacy or equivalent
• You have at least 5 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on manufacturing in (non-)classified areas. You have a track record of GMP, quality and regulatory standards that are applicable to (early) clinical phase manufacturing.
• Knowledge of and experience with nanomedicine manufacturing is greatly appreciated
• You have strong coordination and organizational skills
• You love to train, coach and support operators/scientists in their daily production activities
• You have a hands-on mentality
• You are flexible, a problem solver and a team player
• You are pro-active and you get things done
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment
• You have an analytical mindset, you are stress resistant and pragmatic
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in both Dutch & English (written as well as spoken)
• You like to constantly learn and develop yourself                                                                                                                                                                   

 WHAT WE OFFER

At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer:

✔ A competitive salary with a tailor-made benefits package, including: bonus plan, great pension plan, option to buy extra leave.
✔ Flexible working hours and 30 days of paid holiday per year
✔ A dynamic, international work environment with career growth opportunities
✔ Access to Ardena Academy, our internal learning platform for professional development
✔ A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact

HOW TO APPLY

Want to know more? Contact Roy van de Camp at hr.oss@ardena.com.

Ready to start your career path with Ardena? Click the application button and join us in shaping the future of drug development!