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 Somerset (US), we are looking for a [Job Title]

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

YOUR ROLE

The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide analytical support in the Analytical R&D team for the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods, with minimal supervision. The Scientist may be assigned as lead scientist for project, also perform method evaluation/ optimization, pre-validation and informal stability sample analysis using laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on method development, method improvement, and validation, including but not limited to HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, Microscopy, PSD, etc.
• Assists in complex experiments and tasks such as unknown impurity identification and excipient compatibility studies.

• Supports the investigations of method performance, reliability and conducts optimizations studies, as needed.
• Participates in the preparation of technical documents, including validation protocols and reports, reference standard qualification reports and analytical test procedures.
• Lead by example according to Company’s Values and culture.

• Anticipates analytical issues early in the R&D development process and provides long term planning for analytical method development and improvement.

YOUR PROFILE 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry or related Science with 6+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry.
• Masters’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Science with 4+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry.
• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Science with research in analytical chemistry.
• GXP Knowledge is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Working knowledge of GXP, regulatory (ICH) and compendial (USP/EP/JP) requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills.

• Proficient (excellent) in English verbal and written communication skills to convey and receive ideas and instructions to/from others within and outside the organization.

 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 medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

✔ Paid Time Off

✔ Salary Range- $90,000.00 -$100,000.00

✔ A dynamic, global 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

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