About Ardena

Ardena is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in precision medicine development. Ardena supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in bringing innovative, complex molecules from discovery to market.

The Ardena Group operates from five sites across Europe and the United States, employing more than 750 professionals. Ardena European sites are located in Oss and Assen (the Netherlands), Ghent (Belgium), and Pamplona (Spain). Ardena US facility is based in Somerset, New Jersey.

For the Ardena site based in Oss, we are looking for an Intern.

Ardena provides integrated services spanning drug substance development, drug product formulation, GMP manufacturing, bioanalytical services, clinical logistics, fill and finish, and CMC regulatory support.

Job Overview

Position: Intern

Department: Precision Medicine Chemistry, Nanomedicine

Location: Oss, the Netherlands

Ardena is hiring an intern to join the PR&D team at our Oss site. This role supports pharmaceutical development and manufacturing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

Role Description

As an intern at Ardena, you will contribute to (internal) pharmaceutical development projects by performing scientific, technical, or operational activities within the Nanomedicine department. You will work in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

At Ardena you will work on:

• Chemical and chemo-physical process development of bottom-up self-assembled nanoparticles for pharmaceutical applications

• Engineering and optimization of nanoparticle assembly processes

The goal is to:

• Control critical quality attributes (CQAs) of nanomedicines

During the internship you will:

• Learn chemical process development of nanomedicines

• Gain experience working in the pharmaceutical industry environment

Key Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with scientific developments and insights

• Work according to company procedures (safety, quality, documentation)

• Maintain order, cleanliness, and compliance in the lab

• Report progress to your internship supervisor

Profile & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• You are a BSc or MSc student in one of the following disciplines:

• Chemistry

• Molecular Life Sciences

• Nanotechnology (or similar)

• Strong interest in nanomedicine (experience is a plus)

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Eager to learn, proactive, creative

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Looking for a final internship in pharma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of nano chemistry is a plus

• Background in supramolecular chemistry

• Conversational skills in Dutch

• Alignment with Ardena’s CARE values: Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent

What Ardena Offers

Ardena is a science-driven and people-focused employer. Working at Ardena means contributing to pharmaceutical projects that support the availability, safety, and quality of medicines for patients worldwide.

Ardena offers an international working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their expertise, take ownership, and grow their careers across functions and locations.

• Hands-on experience in cutting-edge nanomedicine development

• A dynamic and international working environment

• Opportunity to work with experts in pharmaceutical R&D

• Personal and professional development opportunities

Benefits and perks at Ardena include:

• Internship compensation

• Flexible working arrangements and holiday hours

• International and collaborative work environment across European and US sites

• Access to professional development and training programs

• Meaningful work on pharmaceutical development projects that advance patient health

• A values-driven culture guided by Ardena’s CARE principles: Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent

How to Apply

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