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 Sweden, Södertälje, we are looking for scientists, senior scientists and principal scientists to join the manufacturing department in permanent positions. A background within Organic Chemistry is required, it is meritorious with experience within the pharmaceutical industry and GMP.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a scientist within the manufacturing team, you will work with the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), the medicines of the future. The position involves reactor chemistry on large scale and potentially also preparative HPLC and distillation.

YOUR ROLE

As a Scientist/ Senior Scientist in the manufacturing team, you will play a pivotal role in the synthesis API’s, ensuring execution of projects in compliance with Ardena´s manufacturing capabilities and regulations. You will work closely with the Process Development and Quality Control teams to deliver high-quality products that align with Ardena’s mission.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacturing of drug substance/active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), according to pre-approved procedures under GMP, that are to be used in clinical trials.
• Manufacturing of compounds for use within Life Science.
• Working with different types of equipment, reactor systems, preparative HPLC, large scale autoclave, distillation units.
• Performing in-process controls.
• Preparation of batch production records.
• Risk assessment of work to be performed.
• Handling of documentation, deviations, CAPA, change control.
• Investigation of deviations within the production department.
• General maintenance and cleaning of equipment after use.
• Writing scientific reports.

• Ensure compliance with latest development trends and insights, API manufacturing industry regulations, e.g., GMP.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have an MSc or PhD degree in organic chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• A few years of relevant experience from the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, is a merit.
• Experience of working within regulated manufacturing, such as GMP, is a merit.
• You are a confident, independent, responsible and a curious person.
• You are flexible, a problem solver and a team player.
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment.
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in English.
• Soft skills that align with our CARE values- Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

✔ A true learning environment where you will have the ability to grow your skills.

✔ An attractive wellness allowance.

✔ Flexible working hours.

✔ A dynamic, international work environment with nice colleagues and caring culture.

✔ A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application no later than the 4^th of July 2025. Make note that applicants of interest will be called for interview during the application duration and the positions may be filled before the final application date.

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

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.