Downstream Scientist, Manufacturing Product Support

1 week ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark AGC Biologics Full time

Downstream Scientist, Manufacturing Product Support

Downstream Scientist, Manufacturing Product Support

Apply locations: Copenhagen, Denmark

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 9, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR101358

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Do you have experience working in a cGMP environment and are you looking for new opportunities for further growth? Then this position could be something for you.

As a CDMO, AGC Biologics manufactures drugs for a variety of different customers. Depending on the customer needs, this can be drugs ranging from development to clinical and commercial production. Right now, you have the opportunity to join as Downstream Scientist in the Clinical Team in Manufacturing Product Support department. This position requires technical problem-solving, process understanding, and inter-departmental collaboration.

The Clinical team owns the production process of all clinical products. This includes supporting the value streams with error-free and timely production execution and owning batch documentation, review, and deviation handling. The team has in-depth knowledge of the clinical product specific requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prior to batch execution:

  • Accountable for creating Master Production Records (MPR) and initial production plan
  • Responsible for reviewing Master Production Instructions
  • Responsible for MPR (project specific) training of technicians

Batch execution:

  • On call/shop floor scientist to ensure on the line support during critical process steps
  • Responsible for facilitating solutions on how to proceed in case of break-down during batch execution
  • Responsible for participating during critical process steps

After batch execution:

  • Accountable for timely deviation closure (incl. systematic problem-solving during root cause investigation)
  • Accountable for timely batch review
  • Responsible for enabling timely batch release
  • Responsible for data feedback/status on release process

Other:

  • Customer meeting representative
  • Audits and inspection support
  • Responsible for capturing learnings and implementing continuous improvements to process
  • Knowledge about requirements for clinical products

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate holds an Academic degree within biotechnology/science and has previously been working in a manufacturing team operating under cGMP, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate for the position has several of the below competencies/experiences:

  • Master's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or Protein Science-related field
  • Experience in downstream operations, preferably in clinical/commercial GMP manufacturing.
  • Experience with and demonstrated understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulations (e.g., ICH Q7A, 21 CFR Part 211, etc.).
  • Experience writing, reviewing, and approving GMP documentation.
  • Experience with operations of single-use technologies and aseptic processing.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.
  • Ability to coordinate multi-departmental tasks and deliverables (interaction with Process Transfer, Process Development, Engineering, QA, QC, etc.).
  • Experience working with multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated experience leading troubleshooting efforts.
  • Strong communication skills necessary to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Presentation skills.

At AGC Biologics, you will get a unique opportunity to work with a variety of different state-of-the-art technologies among +40 different nationalities. This opens many doors for personal development and for you to make a real difference towards both patients, customers, and your own development.

AGC offers an informal and friendly working environment, characterized by the fact that we think it is fun to go to work. We respect each other and our differences. AGC employees are flexible and take pride in working together to achieve goals - as one team.

We will process the applications as they arrive. Therefore, please submit your application and CV as soon as possible. With relevant questions and interest, please contact the hiring manager in Clinical Manufacturing Product Support Michaela Rothova at

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit

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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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