MS&T (Senior) Scientist Upstream (d/f/m) / Raziskovalec - Ekspert MS&T, Bioproces (d/ž/m)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Are you passionate about contributing to a dynamic MS&T team at the forefront of biologics manufacturing? Do you thrive on bridging the gap between drug substance development and full-scale production? Sandoz is looking for a Senior Scientist MS&T to join our innovative and energetic team. In this role, you’ll be part of a young, collaborative workforce in a brand-new laboratory environment where science meets cutting-edge technology.

As a Senior Scientist in MS&T - Upstream process, you will: design and analyse scientific experiments that drive our MS&T strategies forward, develop and implement new technologies to enhance production processes, share your expertise across teams and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, ensure that all activities align with business objectives. Join us and help shape the future of biologics production.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing USP experiments using AMBR250 systems and various bioreactor scales.
• Designing, planning, and supervising experiments related to process transfer, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in upstream processes for antibody production.
• Taking scientific and organizational ownership of assigned project tasks.
• Documenting and reporting experimental results in compliance with quality standards.
• Designing and conducting small-scale upstream runs to support the main production process.
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies (e.g. inline Raman spectroscopy and/or Aber bio‑capacitance technology, or other advanced techniques) to enhance process understanding, efficiency, and robustness.

What you will bring to the role:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biologics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another relevant field within the natural sciences.
• Strong scientific and technical expertise in biologics manufacturing processes, particularly in upstream processing.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors for antibody production.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English

You’ll receive:

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (WellBeat), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. 

Possible job locations: Lendava, Slovenia

We offer permanent employment, with a 6-month probation period. 

You are kindly invited to submit your application in the English language, including your CV by April 26th, 2026.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit 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 with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

#BioRampUp #Sandoz

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Si želite doprinesti k dinamični ekipi MS&T, ki stoji v ospredju proizvodnje bioloških zdravil? Uživate v povezovanju med razvojem učinkovine in proizvodnjo v polnem obsegu? Sandoz išče (višjega) strokovnjaka za MS&T, ki bi se pridružil naši inovativni in energični ekipi. V tej vlogi boste del mladega, sodelovalnega kolektiva, kjer se znanost sreča z najsodobnejšo tehnologijo.

Kot Raziskovalec – Ekspert MS&T za Bioprocese boste načrtovali, izvajali, interpretirali in poročali o znanstvenih poskusih, s čimer boste ključno prispevali k strategijam in ciljem funkcije MS&T (Proizvodna znanost in tehnologija). Skrbeli boste tudi za razvoj in implementacijo novih tehnologij, s svojim znanjem prispevali k rasti podjetja ter zagotavljali prenos znanja, vse v skladu z zakonodajo, internimi predpisi, dobrimi praksami in poslovnimi cilji.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

• Nadzor nad izvajanjem USP‑eksperimentov z uporabo sistemov AMBR250 in različnih meril bioreaktorjev.
• Načrtovanje, priprava in vodenje eksperimentov, povezanih s prenosom procesov, optimizacijo, validacijo in odpravljanjem težav.
• Vloga strokovnjaka za področje (SME) za upstream procese pri proizvodnji protiteles.
• Znanstvena in organizacijska odgovornost za dodeljene projektne naloge.
• Dokumentiranje in poročanje rezultatov eksperimentov v skladu s kakovostnimi standardi.
• Načrtovanje in izvedba malih meril (small‑scale) upstream testnih serij za podporo glavnemu proizvodnemu procesu.
• Vrednotenje in uvajanje novih tehnologij (npr. inline Raman spektroskopija, Aber bio‑kapacitivna tehnologija ali druge napredne tehnike) z namenom izboljšanja razumevanja procesov, njihove učinkovitosti in robustnosti.

Vaš doprinos k delovnemu mestu:

• Magistrski (MSc) ali doktorski (PhD) naziv iz kemije, bioloških znanosti, farmacevtskih znanosti ali drugega ustreznega naravoslovnega področja.
• Močno znanstveno in tehnično znanje s področja proizvodnih procesov bioloških zdravil, zlasti na področju beljakovinske analitike.
• Proaktiven in k rešitvam usmerjen pristop, s strastjo do inovacij in nenehnih izboljšav.
• Odlične organizacijske in projektne sposobnosti, z zmožnostjo upravljanja več prioritet v hitro spreminjajočem se okolju.
• Močne komunikacijske in sodelovalne veščine, z zmožnostjo učinkovitega dela v medfunkcionalnih timih.
• Tekoče znanje angleščine.

Kaj nudimo?

Zaposlitev pri najuglednejšem delodajalcu v Sloveniji vam prinaša konkurenčen plačni paket, letni bonus, fleksibilen način dela z možnostjo prilagajanja urnika in delom od doma, pokojninsko shemo, shemo nagrajevanja in priznanja dosežkov, razširjeni program promocije zdravja na področju telesnega, duševnega in družbenega počutja (DobroBit) ter dogodke, neomejene priložnosti za učenje in razvoj. 

Možne lokacije dela: Lendava, Slovenija

Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje nedoločen čas s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev. 

Prijave z življenjepisom v angleškem jeziku lahko oddate najkasneje do 26. aprila 2026 preko spletne povezave. 

Zakaj Sandoz in Lek?

Generična in podobna biološka zdravila so hrbtenica svetovne industrije zdravil. Sandoz se je kot vodilni v tem sektorju lani dotaknil življenj skoraj 500 milijonov bolnikov. Na ta dosežek smo ponosni, a si želimo še več!

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

Naša zagon in podjetniški duh temeljita na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer je raznolikost dobrodošla in kjer se spodbuja osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj, možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju in z možnostjo fleksibilnega in hibridnega dela razvijati svojo kariero.

Prihodnost je v naših rokah! 

Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti:

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

#BioRampUp #Sandoz

Skills Desired

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

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