Scientist, Protein Characterization/Mass spectrometry [Denmark]

 

Job Description:

Scientist, Protein Characterization/Mass spectrometry

Ferring + you

Are you a scientist with strong background in protein characterization and mass spectrometry that would like to work with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation and apply your expertise in a pharmaceutical development setting?

At Ferring you will get the opportunity to contribute with your scientific expertise to our broad pipeline of R&D projects and influence the way forward for protein characterization in the development of current and future therapies. For a scientist looking to apply and expand their current skills within protein science, Ferring is the place to be!

Your day at Ferring

Your main focus will be on characterization of protein and synthetic peptide substances from early research through the development phases and all the way to commercial drug product. However, as our project portfolio encompasses everything from small molecules to antibodies and viral vectors, as well as the microbiome, you will be able to develop and expand your expertise also within these modalities.

You will be responsible to plan, coordinate, execute, report and present your work internally to your CMC project teams and management. As part of this you will write and review documents covering development strategies, protocols, reports, risk assessments, etc. You will be working in close collaboration with other highly skilled specialists, contributing to knowledge and technology transfer across our organization.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Drive characterization activities in CMC projects within your area of expertise and according to relevant quality and regulatory guidance.
• Contribute to short and long-term characterization strategies of our department.
• Plan, perform, and support experimental work in our in-house state-of-the-art laboratories, as well as at contract manufacturers and contract laboratories.
• Maintenance, qualification, calibration and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Keep yourself updated on relevant scientific and regulatory areas and contribute to innovation.

Behind our innovation – There’s you

To be successful in this role we believe that your profile possesses:

• Solid experience with protein and peptide mass spectrometry, ideally coupled to relevant separation methods and other characterization methodologies, including protein identification and determination of post-translational modifications. Experience with other modalities such as small molecules, antibodies, viral vector-based therapy and microbiome, as well as proteomic workflows and bioinformatics is an asset.
• At least 5 years working experience from pharmaceutical industry setting or equivalent experience from academia, ideally with hands-on experience from MS-based laboratory work.
• Experience in planning and documenting scientific work performed in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field.
• Good ability to plan own and others work.
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English.

People come first at Ferring

As a part of Global Pharmaceutical R&D, the Analytical Development department handles analytical method development and characterization across diverse projects. You'll be part of a dedicated team of 19 skilled Scientists and Technicians, driving analytical method development, validation, and characterization for CMC projects. Our primary aim is to provide high quality analysis methods and characterization for new drug substances and products to the benefit of patients around the globe. We offer a stimulating and truly international scientific work setting, characterized by innovation and outstanding collaboration.

Our philosophy of “people come first” is lived through every part of our business and applies both to our patients and employees worldwide. At Ferring we empower and support each other across the organization to achieve excellence together. We are committed to support all employees in their career development and to ensuring all our team members receive the right level of support and progression.

The position will be placed in Ferring’s spectacular brand-new facility located close to Copenhagen airport. Finished in 2022, our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art analysis and characterization instrumentation, underlining our ambition for, and commitment to, in-house innovation and research.

Behind our Purpose... There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! Please note that we review applications on an on-going basis and close the process when we find the right match. For any questions reach out to Niklas Gustavsson, Director, Analytical Development, Methods & Characterization at

niklas.gustavsson@ferring.com

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If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Researcher, Camilla Slot at

camilla.slot@ferring.com

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Joining our R&D teams, you will discover an empowering culture and the opportunity to create and deliver innovative products that have the potential to change lives. Collaborating with colleagues inside and outside Ferring, we are focused on growing our capabilities with new therapeutics, life-cycle management and personalised solutions. Doing revolutionary work is in your hands.

Location:

Ferring Denmark

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