Senior Analytical Chemist

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you're an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Södertälje, we are looking for an Analytical Chemist for the role as Scientist or Senior Scientist in Analytical Development as a permanent position.

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development laboratory, you will play a pivotal role in analytical development, ensuring execution of projects in compliance with Ardena´s manufacturing capabilities and regulations. You will work closely with process development, QC, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions that align with Ardena's mission.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be working team member in the analytical development team.
• You will develop analytical methods for testing of raw materials, intermediates and APIs.
• You will validate analytical methods to be used for GMP analysis of material for clinical studies.
• You will generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data.
• You will prepare analytical methods and report on the result from analytical method development.
• You will write and review validation protocols, data and reports.
• You will write and review specifications.
• You will approve and transfer analytical methods to the Quality Control group.
• You will qualify and implement pharmacopeia methods.
• You will be involved in quality control activities such as release testing and stability studies.
• You will collaborate with customers and other colleagues from R&D, manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance as to advance projects through development.
• You will be responsible to assure delivery against project timelines.
• You will be involved in laboratory design, analytical method transfers, and instrument re-location as the team will move to our other Södertälje site.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a university degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or similar.
• You have a minimum 2 years of experience in method development and/or method validation.
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in working with chromatography.
• You have at least 2 years experience in working in a cGMP/GLP environment.
• You have proficient knowledge/experience in working with analytical instrumentation, qualification procedures and troubleshooting.
• You have experience in reviewing instrument qualifications.
• You have experience in reviewing method validation and method development.
• Experience with Chromeleon (CDS) is a merit.
• Experience with titration techniques is a merit.
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment.
• You have strong analytical and problem solving ability.
• You are flexible, a problem solver, and act as a team player.
• You have an analytical mindset and you can handle multiple projects at the same time.
• You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (written as well as spoken).

WHAT WE OFFER

At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer:

A true learning environment where you will have the ability to grow your skills

An attractive wellness allowance

Flexible working hours

A dynamic, international work environment with nice colleagues and caring culture

A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact

Please submit your application no later than the 25rd of November 2025. Selection takes place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application period has expired.

Only candidates eligible to work in the EU will be considered for the position. Unfortunately, given the high volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, these professionals (not entitled to work in the European Union) will not be given a status update. Agency calls will not be appreciated.