Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist (m/f/d) – Downstream Process Development (Biologics / Biopharmaceuticals)Ballerup, Denmark | Symphogen (Servier Group)Project Number: DK-0014pAre you ready to drivebiopharmaceutical process innovationand shape next-generationbiologics manufacturing?Symphogen, the Antibody Center of Excellence within the Servier Group, is looking for an experiencedSenior Scientist (m/f/d)to join theDownstream Process Development (Purification)team within ourDrug Substance Developmentdepartment. You will play a key role in developing robust, scalable purification processes for antibody-based therapeutics, ensuring scientific excellence and seamless transition from development to GMP manufacturing.About the DepartmentThis position is part of thePurification team, a sub-team of theDrug Substance Development groupwithin theCMC department. TheCMC organizationis responsible forend-to-end development, production (at CMOs), and quality controlof biological drug candidates. This includesDrug Substance and Drug Product development, analytical method development and validation, formulation and stability studies, and the preparation ofregulatory documentationto support clinical trials.Your MissionDownstream Process Development: Design, develop, and characterize purification processes for monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, ensuring scalability, robustness, and process understanding.CMC Leadership: Act as API lead, driving and coordinating Drug Substance deliverables and ensuring alignment with upstream, analytical, and Drug Product teams.Tech Transfer & External Collaboration: Lead technology-transfer activities to CDMOs and provide scientific oversight during outsourced manufacturing campaigns.Innovation & Optimization: Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.Regulatory & Quality Support: Contribute to authoring and reviewing CMC sections for regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with ICH and cGMP standards.Your ProfilePhD or Master-s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering , or a related disciplineExtensive industry experience in downstream process development for biologics (mAbs, bispecifics, or other antibody-derived formats)Profound CMC understanding across upstream, downstream, analytical, and Drug Product interfacesProven record in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer for clinical and commercial manufacturingWorking knowledge of regulatory requirements , CMC documentation, and outsourced development activitiesStrong analytical mindset, collaborative spirit, and sense of ownershipFluent in English , both written and spokenWhy Join Symphogen?Impactful Work – Contribute to groundbreaking biologic therapies that improve patients- livesDynamic Team – Be part of an agile, science-driven organization with a collaborative cultureCareer Growth – Benefit from professional development in a fast-evolving biotech environmentHands-On Innovation – Engage in cutting-edge antibody and CMC development projectsInternational Exposure – Collaborate within a global pharmaceutical group with strong R&D reachCompetitive Benefits – Attractive compensation package tailored to your expertise and contributionsSymphogen is inspired by nature, led by science, and driven by people.If you-re passionate about biologics and ready to advance downstream process development - we-d love to hear from you.Apply via AIMS International:Ferhan Gümüs – ferhan.-DownstreamProcessing #Biologics #CMC #ProcessDevelopment #BiopharmaJobs #TechTransfer #GMP #BiotechCareers #Purification/p>ax140224by