Sattline Programmer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Hvidovre Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sattline Programming, DCS, SCADA, GMP Compliance, Batch Logic, Process Optimization, Troubleshooting, Automation, Digitalization, Change Control, Validation, IT/OT Integration

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: Sattline Application Specialist – Drive Automation and Digitalization in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Ready to put your Sattline coding expertise to the test and solve complex automation challenges? Do you thrive in a GMP-driven environment where precision matters and your work have a direct impact on production performance? At Syntese, you will have the opportunity to become the key Sattline application specialist at one of Ferring's important API manufacturing sites. Through development and maintenance of the application layer in our OT systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring stable, reliable, and efficient production while contributing to the future digitalization of our manufacturing environment. Syntese – Part of Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical leader in reproductive medicine, maternal health, and specialty areas within gastroenterology and urology. Our company operates 15 manufacturing sites worldwide. One of these sites is Syntese, located in Hvidovre, Denmark, where we manufacture Mesalazine 24/7. Mesalazine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used in our formulations for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. We are globally recognized for producing Mesalazine of exceptional and consistent quality. In doing so, we help thousands of people in Denmark and millions worldwide who live with chronic intestinal inflammation such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. At Syntese you will work on-site, alongside approximately 140 engaged and highly skilled colleagues in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ferring +You – Our collaboration Your immediate team consists of three highly experienced colleagues: the Head of IT/OT, a Systems Analyst, and an OT Hardware Specialist. Together, you form a small but highly capable team where knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. The team works closely with Production, QA, Compliance, and Engineering to ensure stable operations while driving innovation and modernization initiatives. "While maintaining a stable production environment is our first priority, we are also investing heavily in the future. We are expanding our use of production data, strengthening IT/OT integration, implementing AVEVA PI, and preparing for a new SAP platform. This role offers the opportunity to work with both today's critical systems and tomorrow's technologies." – Hassan Aslam, Head of IT/OT Your day at Ferring As our Sattline Application Specialist, you will also play a key role in ensuring the stability and performance of the Distributed Control System (DCS) at our manufacturing site, supporting daily operations and driving system improvements. You will have hands-on responsibility for the Sattline application layer, including: Analyzing batch execution and process logic to troubleshoot production issues Identifying root causes of process deviations within the Sattline application code Developing, implementing, and testing code changes to support process improvements and optimizations Leading or participating in automation, digitalization, and process optimization initiatives. Ensuring all changes are handled in accordance with GMP, validation, and change control requirements As the site's primary Sattline application specialist, you will have significant influence on technical decisions, system enhancements, and the overall evolution of the OT environment. You will also contribute to system lifecycle management and business-critical projects, including upgrades and continuous improvement of the control system landscape. In addition, the site is exploring future modernization initiatives, including potential migration to ABB 800xA and integration of new production infrastructure. Behind our innovation – there’s you You bring strong technical Sattline expertise and with your analytical mindset, you support production by ensuring stable and efficient control systems. Driven by curiosity and a passion for automation, you continuously expand your knowledge and stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices. In addition, you have: Experience developing and troubleshooting Sattline application code, including batch logic, alarms, and sequencing in a regulated environment Hands-on experience with Sattline or similar DCS/SCADA platforms (e.g., PROCOS, DeltaV, or ABB 800xA), including configuration and application programming The ability to translate process changes into robust, compliant control solutions with proper testing and documentation Experience working in a GMP-regulated industry (pharma, chemistry, or food) A relevant technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience Behind our purpose – there’s you If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply by the link in the job ad. Kindly include a few lines regarding your motivation for applying in the CV. Please note that we review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match. Please note that we are unable to offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be located within the Øresund region. Note to agencies: This search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us unsolicited profiles. About Ferring: 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. Read more at ferring.com. Location: Denmark API Production (Syntese) 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 specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining the Sattline application layer to ensure stable and efficient pharmaceutical production. This includes troubleshooting process deviations, implementing code changes, and driving digitalization initiatives within a GMP environment.