Raziskovalec v razvoju podobnih bioloških izdelkov (d/ž/m) / Scientist in Drug product development of Biosimilars Technical Development (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

Prihodnost je v naših rokah. / The future is ours to shape.

Job Description

Vaše znanje in izkušnje lahko postanejo del prelomnega projekta – v Sloveniji vzpostavljamo nov razvojni center za podobna biološka zdravila, ki bo postavil nove standarde v industriji in oblikoval prihodnost zdravljenja.

Gre za največjo investicijo v regiji na področju podobnih bioloških zdravil, ki združuje najsodobnejšo tehnologijo, inovativne pristope in strokovnjake iz različnih področij. Pridružite se nam in soustvarjajte okolje, kjer se znanost sreča z vizijo ter odpira vrata kariernim priložnostim.

Kot Raziskovalec v razvoju podobnih bioloških izdelkov boste odgovorni za načrtovanje, izvajanje, dokumentiranje in interpretacijo znanstvenih in razvojnih dejavnosti z uporabo najsodobnejših pristopov pod vodstvom izkušenih članov ekipe v Sandozu. Upravljali boste opremo in infrastrukture v laboratoriju za zagotavljanje zanesljivega in učinkovitega delovnega okolja.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

• Razvoj biološko podobnih zdravil v skladu s projektno strategijo, cilji in časovnico.
• Podpora aktivnostim razvoja izdelka vključujoč laboratorijsko delo, prenos izdelka v proizvodnjo, tehnične sestanke projektne skupine, usklajevanje med strokovnjaki, vodji skupin in projektnimi vodji.
• Izdelava razvojnih dokumentov (vrednotenje in interpretacija rezultatov, pregled in odobritev primarnih podatkov).
• Načrtovanje laboratorijskih študij, uporaba in vzdrževanje laboratorijske opreme, validiranje/uvajanje nove laboratorijske opreme/novih tehnologij, prispevanje k razvoju in optimizaciji metod/procesov.
• Zagotavljanje skladnosti dejavnosti s standardi na področju kakovosti in na področju zagotavljanja zdravja in varnosti pri delu ter drugimi Sandozovimi standardi.

Vaš prispevek k delovnemu mestu:

• Visokošolska strokovna izobrazba biokemije, farmacije, kemije ali druge ustrezne smeri.
• Minimalno 3 leta ustreznih delovnih izkušenj, v primeru magisterija po 2. bolonjski stopnji, delovne izkušnje niso potrebne.
• Zaželeno 2 leti delovnih izkušenj na področju razvoja zdravil.
• Tekoče govorno in pisno znanje angleščine.

Kaj nudimo:

Lokacija dela: Ljubljana

Vrsta pogodbe: pogodba za določen čas enega leta zaradi nadomeščanja porodniške odsotnosti in s 6-mesečnim poskusnim obdobjem

Predvideni tedenski delovni čas: 40 ur

*Plačni razpon: 33.760–50.640 EUR bruto

*Plača v Sandozu temelji na nivoju delovnega mesta, kvalifikacijah, specifičnih veščinah in znanjih ter delovnih izkušnjah. Visoko usposobljeni kandidati so običajno umeščeni okoli mediane plačnega razpona, manj izkušeni na spodnji del razpona, kandidati z izrazito močnimi ali nišnimi kompetencami pa višje. Pri umeščanju v plačni razpon upoštevamo tudi notranjo uravnoteženost plač in zunanje tržne podatke.

Naš paket ugodnosti dodatno vključuje:

• Letni bonus (STI): odstotek letne plače
• Regres za letni dopust: leta 2025 je znašal 2.430,99 EUR (neto)
• Božičnica: leta 2025 je znašala 2.100 EUR (bruto)
• OurShare: Vsako leto bo zaposleni v družbi Lek d.d. upravičen do prejema delnic družbe Sandoz AG
• Prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje: družba Lek d.d. v celoti krije mesečni prispevek za dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje v višini 5,844 % vaše mesečne bruto plače
• Kolektivno življenjsko in nezgodno zavarovanje (kritje velja 24/7)
• Hibridno delovno okolje, ki omogoča fleksibilnost in možnost dela na daljavo.

Ste pripravljeni na naslednji korak v karieri?
Prijavo z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najpozneje do 31. maja 2026.

Zakaj Sandoz?

Sandoz je vodilni svetovni proizvajalec generičnih in podobnih bioloških zdravil – segmenta zdravstvene industrije, ki zagotavlja 80 % vseh zdravil na svetu po 30-odstotni ceni ter s tem vpliva na življenja več kot milijarde ljudi v več kot 100 državah. Čeprav smo ponosni na svoje dosežke, si prizadevamo narediti še več, da bi vsakdo imel dostop do temeljne človekove pravice – pravice do dobrega zdravja.

Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza ter še večjemu številu ljudi omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil.

Naš zagon temelji na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer so raznoliki načini razmišljanja dobrodošli in kjer se podpira osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju ter razvijati svojo uspešno kariero. 

Pridružite se nam in nam pomagajte povečati pravičnost in hitrost zdravstvenega varstva.

Prihodnost je v naših rokah.

Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti:

Zavzemamo se za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo. 

  

#Sandoz

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Your knowledge and experience can become part of a groundbreaking project – we are establishing a new development center for biosimilars in Slovenia, setting new industry standards and shaping the future of healthcare.

This is the largest investment in the region in the field of biosimilars, bringing together cutting-edge technology, innovative approaches, and experts from diverse disciplines. Join us and help create an environment where science meets vision and opens doors to exciting career opportunities.

As a Scientist in Drug product development of Biosimilars Technical Development Center in Slovenia, you will be responsible for planning, performing, documenting and interpreting scientific and developmental activities while using state-of-the art approaches under guidance from experienced team members in Sandoz. You will manage equipment, infrastructure, or operational aspects within the laboratory to ensure a reliable and efficient working environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drug product development in alignment with project strategy, objectives and timelines.
• Support all of development project activities including laboratory scale development, transfer to production scale, technical meetings, alignment of activities between functional experts, group leaders, project management.
• Writing of development documents (Evaluation, and interpretation of results, Reviewing and approving of raw data).
• Plan laboratory studies, Manage equipment/infrastructure in laboratory, Evaluation/implementation of new lab equipment/new technologies, Contributing to development and optimization of methods/processes.
• Ensuring compliance of activities with standards in the field of quality and in the field of ensuring health and safety at work and other Sandoz standards.

What you will bring to the role:

• University degree in a biochemistry,  pharmacy, chemistry or other relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, no experience required in case of MSc.
• Ideally 2 years working experience in the field of drug product development.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

What we offer:

Job location: Ljubljana

Contract type: temporary contract for 12 months due to maternity leave replacement

and with 6-month probation period

Expected weekly working hours: 40

*Pay range: €33,760 – €50,640 gross

*Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.

Our compensation package additionally includes:

• Annual bonus (STI): percentage of annual salary
• Vacation allowance: in 2025 it was €2,430.99 net
• Christmas bonus: in 2025 it was €2,100 gross
• OurShare: every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG
• Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme: The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary
• Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)
• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities

Ready for your next career move?
You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by May 31, 2026.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us in helping to make healthcare fairer and faster.

The future is ours to shape.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and to forming diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

  

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Skills Desired

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Immunology, Inventory Management, Lifesciences, Manufacturing Production, Molecular Biology, Npd (New Product Development), Performance Management, Personal Development, Pharmaceutics, Product Development

Global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, operating as an independent company spun off from Novartis. Based in Basel.

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