Would you like to be part of a growing biopharma company?
Hansa Biopharma is a fast-growing, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering the development and commercialization of innovative, lifesaving and life altering treatments for patients with rare immunological conditions.
Our broad therapeutic pipeline based on the company’s proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform has potential to address serious unmet medical needs in autoimmune diseases, gene therapy, and transplantation.
By empowering our people and working in an agile way we move our projects forward with high speed, efficiency and scientific excellence. We strive to attract leading talent from around the world, broaden our network of partners and establish a presence in key markets around the world. There are many opportunities for highly qualified, motivated, and passionate team players to join us on our exciting journey.
Hansa Biopharma was founded in 2007, with the corporate headquarters in Lund, Sweden and has operations in other European countries and in the US. The Company has been listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm from 2007 to 2015 and on the Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015.
Position: Scientist to the Translational Science department
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Scientist based at Hansa Biopharma HQ in Lund. You enjoy working with Bioanalysis activities and have wide experience working with biological products. In this role you will take part in the development of immunoassays and cell-based assays, as well as analysis of pre-clinical, clinical samples. Experience of Gene therapy is advantageous.
We are a team with 13 highly skilled members and are looking for a colleague that is broad and flexible in working cross functionally and can manage questions that may not always be within your immediate work field.
In this position you will report to the Senior Director of Translational Science at Hansa Biopharma.
Principal Responsibilities
The Translational Science department is focused on development of PK/PD/ADA/Nab immuno- and cell-based assays, toxicological development, analysis of pre-clinical and clinical samples, Pharmacokinetic evaluations, monitoring analytical work outsourced to CRO/CMO, support in early research and development, regulatory discussions and part of project groups.
Main tasks in the position are:
- Develop immunoassays and cell-based assays
- Plan and perform immunogenicity assessment experiments
- Analyze pre-clinical (non-GLP) and clinical study samples according to current regulatory guidelines and company procedures
- Outline and review analytical and validation plans and reports
- Develop and transfer analytical methods to CRO/CMO
- Archiving of bioanalytical raw data
- Outline and review Quality Documents e.g. Analytical Method Descriptions, SOPs and policies
Professional Qualifications
In order to succeed in the position, we believe that you possess:
- A PhD in Bioanalysis/Biochemistry or Medicine in a relevant field
- At least 3 years of experience from the industry working with biological products
- Knowledge in GCP, GcLP and GLP quality system for the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience of immuno assay development for PK/PD and ADA/Nab determination
- Experience of MSD technology
- Experience of cell culturing and cell-based assays
- Fluency in written and oral English
Additional Qualifications Are Desirable But Not a Requirement
- Experience of FACS
- Experience of gene therapy
Our culture and behaviours
Working at Hansa is more than a job for us and our culture is characterised by pride. Pride in what we do, in the company and in what we have, and will, accomplish for patients around the world. Our culture is supported and enhanced by our behaviours, and above and beyond professional qualifications and experience, we look for the following behaviours in all our future colleagues:
- Self-motivated
- Doer
- Team player
Our people mean everything to us, and so our leaders, in addition to the above, must also be able to evidence the behaviours below:
- Brave
- Empathetic
- Lead-by-example
All these behaviours will be assessed at various stages of the recruitment process.
You as a person
As colleagues, we genuinely care about each other. We are friends, empowering one another and appreciating everyone’s unique traits and contributions, and we believe in working together as a team. To foster the best possible organisational match in this role, we hope that you recognise yourself as having the following characteristics:
- Comfortable in taking responsibility and enjoy taking initiative
- Ability to drive collaboration with vendors, and external and internal parties
- Creative mind with ability in solution-oriented analytical thinking
- Thriving in fast moving project environment, enjoy challenging tasks with tight deadlines
- Comfortable in small company setup and work outside your expertise area when needed
Hansa is for everyone
At Hansa we aspire to be a truly great place to work. We know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the countries and communities in which we operate and ultimately the patients we exist to serve. Our recruitment policy is simple - hire the best person for the job.
What We Offer
- A position in a company that envisions a world where patients with rare immunological diseases lead long and healthy lives.
- The chance to be part of an innovative R&D-driven organisation with a strong desire to make a difference for people.
- An opportunity to build a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with global outreach.
- An open-minded and welcoming atmosphere. We care about our employees and are immensely proud to have been certified “A Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviour.
- Friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work.
Type of employment
This is a permanent and full-time (40 hours) position with the starting date as soon as possible.
Hansa Biopharma is based in Lund, Sweden. Even though the nature of this position requires office/lab presence, we offer a hybrid way of working when possible.
The process
Please apply for the position through the following link. Applications should not be sent through any other platform.
Attach your CV and a cover letter in English only. Unfortunately we are unable to review applications made in other languages.
The last day for applications is Wednesday 2 October, but we will review applications as they are received and may ultimately close the process earlier. An internal candidate is currently being considered for this role.
For questions regarding the position and process please contact the recruiting manager Yvonne Stenberg at yvonne.stenberg@hansabiopharma.com.
We look forward to receiving your application – join us and make significant contributions to Hansa Biopharma´s research!
Please note: No external recruitment support is required. Only applications received directly will be considered.
