Associate Scientist at Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Kastrup, Region Zealand, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, HPLC, HPLC-MS, Peptide Purification, Design of Experiments, Process Development, Small Molecule Process Development, Technical Transfer, QbD Documentation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: Process Development Scientist – 12 months maternity cover Would you like to join us in an exciting position in Chemical Development? Join us to make a difference with your scientific knowledge and to transform challenges into opportunities! Our International Pharma Science Center (IPC) in Denmark – Part of Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a global leader in reproductive medicine, maternal health, and key areas within gastroenterology and urology. By joining our International Pharma Science Center (IPC) in Kastrup, you become part of Ferring’s global network—collaborating across functions in a state-of-the-art waterfront building with stunning views of Sweden and easy access to Copenhagen Airport. You’ll work on-site with 550 highly skilled colleagues in an international, dynamic, and collaborative environment. Ferring +You – Our collaboration You will join a small, highly dedicated team of process chemistry and drug substance manufacturing experts with a strong collaboration and teamwork culture. Your day at Ferring - Tasks where you are accountable As one of our Process Development Scientists, you will contribute to and gradually take responsibility for drug substance process development and optimization. This includes execution of small‑scale manufacturing activities and providing technical support to manufacturing at external partners (CMOs). Your main responsibilities will include: Performing laboratory‑based chemical synthesis with a strong focus on solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), including analytical work using HPLC and related techniques Planning, executing, and evaluating laboratory experiments, including Design of Experiments (DoE), while ensuring thorough and compliant documentation of experimental work Preparing, writing, and reviewing development, manufacturing, and technical documentation, including contributions to product‑specific knowledge matrices and QbD documentation Defining and documenting process parameters, set points, and operating ranges to support robust and scalable processes Supporting upscaling, technical transfer, and outsourced development and manufacturing activities at CMOs, as well as providing technical support to commercial products Behind our entrepreneurship … there´s your skills You will bring a solid foundation in synthetic organic chemistry, with hands‑on experience in peptide and/or small molecule process development. You have worked with solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and contributed to the optimization of peptide manufacturing processes, supported by practical experience using HPLC and HPLC‑MS analysis and, ideally, peptide purification techniques. You contribute scientific and laboratory expertise to development activities, supporting the design, execution, and documentation of robust and efficient processes. Working closely with project teams, you help ensure timely delivery of development milestones while continuing to build your technical skills in a collaborative and learning‑oriented environment. The skills you need to have: Have specialized in synthetic organic chemistry More than 3 years’ experience of solid phase peptide synthesis and optimization of peptide manufacturing processes Experience with synthetic chemistry and Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis Hand-on experience with HPLC and HPLC-MS analysis Experience with peptide purification is a plus Experience in peptides and/or small molecule process development Hold a MSc in chemistry - or alternatively be an experienced Lab Technician English – Fluent in speaking and writing Become a part of Ferring – apply now If our mission and your vision are aligned, apply via the link in the job ad and include a short motivation in your CV. Please note that we review applications on an on-going basis and we close the process when we find the right match. Candidates must be located in the Øresund region as the position is onsite. Note to agencies: This search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us unsolicited profiles. About Ferring Pharmaceuticals. 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 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. Read more at ferring.com. Location: Ferring Denmark Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture. At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

The role involves drug substance process development and optimization, focusing on small-scale manufacturing and solid phase peptide synthesis. Responsibilities include executing laboratory experiments, documenting process parameters, and providing technical support to external CMOs.