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 Nanomedicines based in Oss, we are looking for an Intern PR&D. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

At Ardena you will work on chemical and chemo-physical process development of bottom-up self-assembled nanoparticles for pharmaceutical applications. Depending on your interest, you will work on the chemical synthesis of nanoparticle building blocks or engineer the assembly processes of nanoparticles from their components with an aim to control critical quality attributes of nanomedicines.

In this internship you will learn about chemical process development of nanomedicines and working in pharmaceutical industry.

YOUR PROFILE LOOKS LIKE/ RESEMBLES

• You are studying for a BSc/MSc degree in organic chemistry, molecular life sciences or nanotechnology
• You are looking for a final internship in the pharmaceutical industry
• You have training in organic chemistry and/or supramolecular chemistry and/or nanoparticle engineering/chemistry
• You are interested in nanomedicines, experience is an added value
• You like to learn and develop yourself
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in English
• We love creative thinking and pro-activeness

WHAT WE OFFER

• A true learning environment where you will have the ability to grow your skills
• A rapidly International developing and growing company with an interesting services, product and customer portfolio
• A dynamic working environment with nice colleagues
• Open straightforward but also caring culture
• We are true to our values
• Daily fresh fruit

Starting date: September 2025

Internship duration: 5-6 months

HOW TO APPLY

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