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.

The Nanomedicines Business Unit in Oss specializes in chemical process and analytical method development, and the cGMP manufacturing of nanomedicines.

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

Senior Scientist Process R&D – LNP expert

to further strengthen our Process R&D and Manufacturing Nanomedicines department.

YOUR ROLE

You will work both independently and in teams on Process R&D for nanomedicines, with a focus on lipid nanoparticles (LNP). This entails, in close collaboration with our clients, the development of scalable, robust, and GMP-compliant procedures for the preparation of LNP and other nanomedicines. You will take on full leadership of your projects as Chemical Project Lead, and supervise other (associate) scientists. You will form the core project team together with the Project Manager, Analytical Lead and Quality Assurance.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will design advanced experimental plans and ensure flawless execution of lab experiments, for the development and scale up of processes towards (cGMP) manufacturing of LNP /nanomedicines
• You will be involved in the preparation and execution of (cGMP) manufacturing of LNP and other nanomedicines, in close collaboration with colleagues from Production
• Working closely with colleagues from Project Management, Production, Analytical Sciences and Quality Assurance
• Offer strategic scientific, technical, and regulatory leadership to direct colleagues as well as cross-functional project teams, to ensure the successful execution and delivery of customer projects.
• You will write technical reports and maintain customer contact, written as well as verbally, to update on the status and progress of your projects
• Compliance to (company) regulations, procedures and (inter)national standards with regards to safety, product quality, order and tidiness
• You take up responsibility to run a smooth lab e.g. the management of your lab space, equipment and materials
• You will keep yourself up to date with the latest LNP developments and insights. You will pro-actively contribute to the assessment and implementation of novel processes and technologies
• You will report into a Senior/Principal Scientist - Group Lead Process R&D Nanomedicines

YOUR PROFILE 

• You have a PhD degree in chemistry, organic life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Expert-level knowledge and strong hands-on experience with LNP formulations for the encapsulation of nucleic acids (mRNA, siRNA, DNA) and other biomolecules, and with the conjugation of targeting moieties
• Additional experience with the synthesis and formulation of other therapeutic nanoparticles is much appreciated
• A track record in the pharmaceutical industry, specialized in process and scale-up development towards cGMP manufacturing, is a strong asset
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment
• You like to learn and develop yourself
• You are flexible and pragmatic, a problem solver, pro-active, a team player and able to work under pressure
• You have an analytical mindset, and you are stress resistant
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in both Dutch & English (written as well as spoken)

 WHAT WE OFFER

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

✔ A competitive salary with a tailor-made benefits package
✔ 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 or call 0412-846080.

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