Senior Downstream Scientist, MSAT (Temporary Cover)

AGC Biologics; Søborg; On-site; DKK 672,000 - 896,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Biologics in Copenhagen/Søborg is seeking a Senior Downstream Scientist to lead technical excellence in commercial manufacturing. You will own downstream process optimization, drive change control, and contribute to regulatory dossiers while guiding audits and inspections.

You bring an MSc or PhD with 6+ years in pharma, hands-on chromatography, UF/DF, and experience with GMP and ICH/Q7A. You will mentor teams and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality biopharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioprocess or related field with 6+ years pharma experience, or PhD with 4+ years pharma experience.
• Solid understanding of downstream process principles and chromatography techniques.
• Experience with GMP and regulatory dossiers; capable of leading audits and inspections.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for commercial manufacturing projects and document as MSAT owner.
• Drive change control, post‑batch analyses, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory dossiers and interact with clients and auditors.
• Provide technical training and sparring across teams; mentor others.

Skills

Downstream process expertise

Data analysis (JMP/Minitab)

GMP/ICH knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

MSc in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology/Bioprocess

PhD with 4+ years pharma exp

Tools

ÄKTA chromatography

UNICORN software

UF/DF systems

Job description

Help strengthen commercial downstream processes for complex biologics

At AGC Biologics, you will help support the manufacturing of commercial biotechnological products where operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and product quality are critical.

Senior Downstream Scientist

In our MSAT Department, you will join a dedicated team of scientists supporting commercial manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives for complex biotechnological products.

This is a role for an experienced scientist who combines advanced technical problem‑solving skills with a passion for delivering life‑saving products to patients.

Drive technical excellence across commercial manufacturing

You will take a central role in the technical support of our commercial projects and act as the primary owner and driver of technical documentation within the MSAT organization, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

You will take responsibility for process change management and post‑batch evaluations, while driving process improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency and quality. You will also author and review relevant technical sections of regulatory dossiers and provide leadership during inspections and audits to support full compliance.

A key part of the role will be leading assessments supporting technical operations deviations and supporting deviation investigations and change control processes together with the team.

As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to technical discussions and represent the team in client project meetings. You will provide technical leadership and sparring across teams and departments and contribute to critical decisions and the creation of milestones for MSAT.

Bring your downstream expertise into a highly technical role

Your experience within downstream processing will enable you to interpret purification performance, analyze process trends, and contribute to the continued development and improvement of commercial manufacturing processes.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• An MSc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioprocess, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, or a PhD within one of these fields with 4+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Solid understanding of downstream process principles combined with hands‑on experience across chromatography techniques such as affinity, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, and mixed‑mode chromatography. This includes chromatography column packing, performance testing, maintenance, and experience developing, scaling, and validating chromatography methods for biomolecule purification.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard chromatography systems such as ÄKTA and related software such as UNICORN, as well as experience with ultrafiltration and diafiltration (UF/DF) processes and both mammalian and microbial expression systems and their associated purification challenges.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and experience using statistical software such as JMP or Minitab for process monitoring, validation, and improvement, combined with extensive experience and a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulations such as ICH Q7A and 21 CFR Part 211.
• Proven experience writing, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, communicating extensively with internal and external clients, coordinating multi‑departmental tasks and deliverables, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across departments to support new processes and products, together with experience providing technical training and sparring.

Bring your expertise to AGC Biologics

AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in Denmark. From our Søborg site, we develop and manufacture life‑changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies.

Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial‑based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cell therapies.

Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Who We Are

AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in Denmark. From our Søborg site, we develop and manufacture life‑changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial‑based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Location:

Copenhagen Site