ABOUT US

Ardena is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization dedicated to advancing the pharmaceutical industry. We support companies ranging from biotech startups to major pharmaceutical corporations in their journey to bring innovative drugs to the clinic and market. Our comprehensive, integrated portfolio of services spans drug development, manufacturing, and bioanalysis.
Ardena is a rapidly growing, internationally oriented organization with a dedicated team of over 750 professionals operating across locations in Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and the United States. We pride ourselves on fostering an open and transparent culture, where team spirit, an open mindset, and ownership are core values.
Our bioanalytical laboratory in Assen is a highly specialized, GLP-compliant facility offering a wide range of bioanalytical services to global pharmaceutical partners, from early drug discovery to Phase IV clinical studies. Our mission is to provide precise quantitative and qualitative analyses of drugs and biomarkers in biological matrices using cutting-edge techniques, including LC-MS/MS, ligand-binding assays (ELISA), qPCR, and flow cytometry.
Our growing team of bioanalytical scientists brings expertise across diverse fields, covering small molecules, peptides, cells, and proteins—such as antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, oligonucleotides, vaccines, and nanoparticles.

• Design, develop and validate immunoassay methods (ELISA, MSD), emphasizing troubleshooting and assay optimization.
• Perform advanced analytical testing on large molecules using in-house developed MSD and ELISA methods.
• Serve as a technical expert for immunoassay methods, by providing technical expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing MSD and ELISA methods.
• Manage and optimize use of laboratory instruments with a focus on the MSD platform.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing analytical methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain thorough documentation.
• Mentor and train junior staff, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Assen and other Ardena sites to support client projects and timelines.