Senior Scientist

Compass Human Resources Group - DENMARK; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilabs Pharma Solutions in Copenhagen is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop and validate analytical methods, ensuring high-quality assays and timely project delivery across customer-focused studies.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with laboratory operations, project managers and customers, contribute to method improvements, and uphold GxP and quality standards while supporting business development activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific degree within Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience within a regulated laboratory environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects (CRO experience is an advantage).
• Experience with immunoassays and related analytical techniques such as ELISA, MSD and PCR/qPCR is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Development and validation of new assays, and maintenance/improvement of existing ones.
• Preparation of validation reports, interim reports and other scientific reporting.
• Scientific sparring and troubleshooting with the laboratory team.
• Training and guidance of laboratory staff and review of SOPs.
• Participation in customer meetings and technical discussions as a scientific expert.
• Input to Business Development and project managers on customer needs, time estimates and quotes.
• Contributing to planning, prioritisation, coordination and continuous improvement of activities within the Scientific team.
• Supporting continuous improvement of scientific processes and quality standards.

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Would you like to combine deep scientific expertise with the opportunity to influence how scientific activities are prioritised, coordinated and developed in a growing pharma services organisation? At Unilabs Pharma Solutions in Copenhagen, you will play a key role in developing and validating the analytical methods that help bring new medicines safely to patients.

To support the continued growth of Unilabs Pharma Solutions, this newly established Senior Scientist position has been created to further strengthen the Scientific function. Reporting directly to the Head of Site Copenhagen, you will play a central role in ensuring scientific excellence across method development, validation and customer projects. Operating at the intersection of science, laboratory operations and business, you will contribute to the continued development of the Scientific function while supporting the delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

The Copenhagen site plays a central role within the Pharma Solutions business, providing bioanalytical and biomarker services to a global customer base. Working in a highly collaborative environment, scientists, project managers and laboratory specialists join forces to deliver high-quality scientific solutions while continuously developing new methods, capabilities and services.

As Senior Scientist your responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Development and validation of new assays, and maintenance and improvement of existing ones
• Validation reports, interim reports and other scientific reporting
• Scientific sparring and troubleshooting with the laboratory team
• Training and guidance of laboratory staff and review of SOPs
• Participation in customer meetings and technical discussions as a scientific expert
• Input to Business Development and project managers on customer needs, time estimates and quotes
• Contributing to the planning, prioritisation, coordination and continuous improvement of activities and processes within the Scientific team
• Supporting continuous improvement of scientific processes and quality standards

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with a relevant scientific degree within Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline and have gained experience within a regulated laboratory environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects. Experience from a CRO, contract laboratory or similar environment is considered an advantage.

You are comfortable applying scientific expertise across complex projects and have experience with analytical methods, assay development, validation and troubleshooting. Experience with immunoassays and related analytical techniques such as ELISA, MSD and PCR/qPCR is highly desirable.

You combine strong scientific knowledge with a structured and pragmatic approach and are able to communicate effectively with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders. Experience working within GxP-regulated environments and familiarity with relevant quality standards such as GCP, IVDR, ISO 15189 or similar frameworks is considered an advantage.

Personally, you are collaborative, quality-oriented and motivated by continuous improvement. You thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects and enjoy working across functions to deliver high-quality scientific solutions. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

We offer:

At Unilabs Pharma Solutions, you will join a highly collaborative environment where scientific expertise, quality and customer focus go hand in hand. The role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with broad organisational exposure, working closely with laboratory operations, project managers, customers and business development.

You will become part of a small and informal workplace where colleagues support each other and where your ideas and expertise can have a visible impact on both scientific activities and the continued development of the organisation. At the same time, you will be supported by the resources, capabilities and global reach of an international organisation with a clear purpose: helping bring innovative therapies safely to patients around the world.

This is an opportunity for a scientist who thrives at the intersection of science, collaboration and business, and who is motivated by contributing to both scientific excellence and the future development of the Scientific function.

About Unilabs Pharma Solutions:

Unilabs Pharma Solutions supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies throughout the later stages of drug development, helping bring innovative therapies safely to patients around the world. As part of the wider Unilabs Group, one of Europe’s leading diagnostic providers, the organisation combines scientific expertise, specialised laboratory capabilities and project delivery excellence to support customers from clinical studies through to post-market activities.

Deadline: As soon as possible

Workplace: Copenhagen

Reference: 2605.217

Company: Unilabs Pharma Solutions