Manufacturing Scientist

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Sr Manufacturing Scientist, API manufacturing

Location: Uppsala, Sweden (on site)

Job description:

You will enable and maintain robust and reliable manufacturing through right first-time technology transfers, process validations, and new product implementation (NPI) with a focus on milling and sieving manufacturing processes. Strong process ownership by turning technologies into manufacturing capabilities through applied science and technical investigations, ensuring continuous process improvements through consistent methodology.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement plans and programs and support policies and practices related to the end-to-end manufacturing processes of new product introduction (NPI) projects at all stages, from prototyping to final stage, within API process chemistry.
• Enable smooth transition of products from R&D into full production readiness, representing MS&T in Tech Transfer projects.
• Ensure suggested design made by engineering optimizes the production process in terms of process efficiency, cycle time, reliability, and serviceability.
• Support day-to-day operation ensuring continuous improvements.
• Experience with process development and DoE (Design of Experiments). Performing experiments and analysis including gathering and preparing samples. Lead and participate in investigations into deviations, incidents, and anomalies within the API manufacturing process.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to identify the underlying reasons for deviations and incidents, focusing on process improvement.
• Collect and analyze data from various sources, including quality control reports, production logs, and other relevant documents, to support investigations and continuous process verification.
• Maintain comprehensive records of investigations, findings, actions taken, and recommendations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including process descriptions and master batch records. Write technical manufacturing documentation and dossier sections.
• Coordinate with other experts and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and process development, to ensure thorough investigation and timely issue resolution. Gather information to support research studies and claims, perform risk assessments/FMEAs. Team management experience.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains, proactively driving necessary changes.
• Write validation documentation and execute process validations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Prior manufacturing process experience within the biopharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 6 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with API and raw material handling would be a strong advantage.

What we offer in return:

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believes we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

As Galderma's Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics, we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 600 employees work on our world-leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure, and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10-minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Next steps:

We welcome your application via our company website CAREERS | Galderma. Apply as soon as possible, as the selection process is ongoing continuously.

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is an interview with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference:

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you, and people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.