Process Development Scientist - Drug Product Development

We are looking for a motivated scientist to join the Drug Product Development team at Alvotech, in Process Development. In this position you will be a part of a team working on the development of liquid/lyophilized biologics (biosimilar) drug products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform activities related to the development of robust liquid/lyophilized drug product manufacturing processes, selection of process material vendors, and process characterization to ensure that a sufficiently robust drug product manufacturing process has been developed to support process performance qualification.
• Design, perform and report process development studies, stability studies, biophysical characterization and other studies leading to the development of robust manufacturing processes according to Quality by Design (QbD) principles and internal policies. This includes, but is not limited to: Freezing/thawing-, mixing-, filtration-, filling-, lyophilization processes and other drug product manufacturing related process steps.
• Participating in technical transfer from drug product process development to drug product manufacturing. Support process performance qualification as required.

Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in biotechnology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry or other related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience in working with proteins in a biochemical laboratory.
• Relevant experience in biopharmaceutical drug product development is desirable, but not a requirement.
• Proactive team player with strong communication, organization and presentation skills.

For a Senior role:

• MSc/PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry or other related disciplines.
• 5+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical development, including comprehensive knowledge of drug product manufacturing processes (including lyophilization), protein stability and general biologics drug product development.

What we offer:

• An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
• The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
• An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
• Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Support for personal growth and internal career development.
• Company social events and milestone celebrations.
• Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.
• Exercise and wellbeing support for full-time employees.
• On-site shower facility.
• Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.
• Internet at home for full-time employees.

About the Department/Company:

At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agile environment.

The Drug Product Development team consists of dedicated scientists, whose goals and commitments are to develop drug product formulations, manufacturing processes and dosage form materials for biosimilar drugs. We offer an exciting and challenging working environment with a unique opportunity for personal- and scientific growth.