Senior Scientist (m/f/d) - Downstream Process Development (Biologics / Biopharmaceuticals)

Senior Scientist (m/f/d) – Downstream Process Development (Biologics / Biopharmaceuticals)Ballerup, Denmark | Symphogen (Servier Group)Project Number: DK-0014pAre you ready to drive biopharmaceutical process innovation and shape next-generation biologics manufacturing?Symphogen, the Antibody Center of Excellence within the Servier Group, is looking for an experienced Senior Scientist (m/f/d) to join the Downstream Process Development (Purification) team within our Drug Substance Development department. 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 the Purification team, a sub-team of the Drug Substance Development group within the CMC department. The CMC organization is responsible for end-to-end development, production (at CMOs), and quality control of biological drug candidates. This includes Drug Substance and Drug Product development, analytical method development and validation, formulation and stability studies, and the preparation of regulatory documentation to 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 discipline Extensive 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 interfaces Proven record in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer for clinical and commercial manufacturing Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, CMC documentation, and outsourced development activities Strong analytical mindset, collaborative spirit, and sense of ownershipFluent in English, both written and spoken Why Join Symphogen?Impactful Work – Contribute to groundbreaking biologic therapies that improve patients- lives Dynamic Team – Be part of an agile, science-driven organization with a collaborative culture Career Growth – Benefit from professional development in a fast-evolving biotech environment Hands-On Innovation – Engage in cutting-edge antibody and CMC development projects International Exposure – Collaborate within a global pharmaceutical group with strong R&D reach Competitive Benefits – Attractive compensation package tailored to your expertise and contributions Symphogen 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.guemues@aims-germany.comwww.aimsinternational.com#DownstreamProcessing #Biologics #CMC #ProcessDevelopment #BiopharmaJobs #TechTransfer #GMP #BiotechCareers #Purification/p>ax140224by