Sandoz Posted August 11, 2026

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

Lendava, Slovenia Full time
Manufacturing & CMC Senior

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About this opportunity

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

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:

Lokacija dela: Lendava

Vrsta pogodbe: pogodba za nedoločen čas s 6-mesečnim poskusnim obdobjem

Predvideni tedenski delovni čas: 40 ur

*Plačni razpon: 46.400 - 69.600 EUR bruto, letno

* 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 2026 je znašal 2.450 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

Dodatek za izmensko delo (15 %); turnusno delo (20 %), nočno delo (70 %), delo ob nedeljah in praznikih (50 %), nadurno delo (30 %) – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto

Kolektivno življenjsko in nezgodno zavarovanje (kritje velja 24/7)

Hibridno delovno okolje, ki omogoča fleksibilnost in možnost dela na daljavo. – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto

Ste pripravljeni na naslednji korak v karieri?

Prijavo z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najpozneje do 31. avgusta 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.

#BioRampUp #Sandoz

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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:

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.

What we offer:

Job location: Lendava

Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period

Expected weekly working hours: 40

*Pay range: €46.400 - €69.600 gross per year

* 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 2026 it was €2,450 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

Allowance for shift work (15%); rotational shifts (20%), night shift work (70%), Sunday/public holiday work (50%), overtime work (30%) – if applicable for position

Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)

A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities – if applicable for position

Ready for your next career move?

You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by August 31st 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.

#BioRampUp #Sandoz

Skills Desired

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Lendava, Slovenia
Employment type
Full time

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