Senior Manager, Analytical Development

Merck & Co.; København; On-site; DKK 786,000 - 1,081,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundbeck is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Analytical Development (AD) organization for small molecules. Based in Valby, Denmark, you will lead a team of scientists and technicians, driving development activities and ensuring high scientific quality for drug candidates.

You will collaborate with CMC, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing, shaping talent and resource planning while advancing the AD function.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in analytical science teams.
• Strong ability to drive performance across functions.
• Experience in regulated analytical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of analytical scientists and technicians.
• Drive analytical development activities for small molecules.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership within analytics.
• Collaborate with CMC, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Analytical development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

MSc or PhD in chemistry/related

Job description

Senior Manager, Analytical Development

At Lundbeck, our purpose is to advance brain health and transform lives. Could you be the leader who helps strengthen Analytical Development (AD) as our organization grows? Join us in this newly established Senior Manager role and help shape the future of analytical development for Small Molecules.

Your new role

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of analytical scientists and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.
• Drive analytical development activities across Lundbeck's small-molecule portfolio, ensuring high scientific quality and timely project delivery.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership within analytical development and characterization.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across CMC, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing to enable successful drug development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Analytical Development organization through talent development, resource planning, and continuous improvement.

You will work alongside dedicated and highly skilled colleagues in a collaborative and science-driven environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape a newly established leadership position.

Your future team

AD is part of the Chemical & Pharmaceutical Development (C&PD) organization. C&PD is responsible for CMC development and innovation for new drug candidates based on chemically synthesized molecules.

In AD, we play a key role across the value chain, contributing to drug substance and drug product development and release for clinical trials through analytical characterization, solid-state and particle size studies, and pre-formulation analysis.

You will be part of a department of 30 colleagues, equally divided between technicians and scientists, located in Valby and Lumsås, Denmark. The department is organized into three teams: Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Phys/Chem. As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading one of these teams, reporting directly to the senior director of AD.

We offer state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with a wide range of analytical techniques, providing an inspiring environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.

What you bring to the team

Our preferred candidate brings the following qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance in an environment within analytical science.
• An MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or a related scientific discipline, combined with solid experience in analytical development of small molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate effectively across functions while balancing scientific, business, and operational priorities.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, with a structured approach to quality, compliance, and delivery, combined with a pragmatic and business-oriented mindset.

The position is based in Valby, Denmark and requires limited amount of travelling.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion .

Annual base salary range: 786 000 - 1 081 300 DKK gross

At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.