Senior Aseptic Scientist: Contamination & Process Lead

SallyQ AB; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Scientist – Aseptic Processing to lead aseptic operations at our Uppsala site. You will oversee media fills, contamination control, and risk-based improvement programs while ensuring EU GMP Annex 1 compliance.

This role requires on-site presence up to four days per week and collaboration across cross-functional teams. You bring advanced degrees in a related field and a proven track record in regulated manufacturing, with strong analytical and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with several years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in aseptic processing, contamination control, media fills, and sterility assurance principles within GMP-regulated operations.
• Experience with EU GMP, Annex 1 requirements, and regulatory expectations for sterile manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across multiple functions.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight and technical expertise across aseptic manufacturing operations, including compounding, filtration, and filling processes.
• Lead the site's media fill / Aseptic Process Simulation (APS) program: design, execution, evaluation, reporting, and timely CAPA implementation to strengthen sterility assurance.
• Lead and support the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) through scientific risk assessments spanning facility design, HVAC, environmental monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, and aseptic practices.
• Lead complex deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA activities related to aseptic processes.
• Design and evaluate smoke studies to verify airflow performance and first-air protection.
• Act as a trusted SME in audits, inspections, technology transfers, process improvements, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• The role is based at Galderma's production site in Uppsala and requires on-site presence up to four days per week.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Contamination control

Media fills

CAPA

Root cause analysis

GMP regulations

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Project management

Education

PhD/Master's/Bachelor's in Chemistry/Pharmac Sciences/CE/Biochemistry

Job description

Galderma is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Scientist – Aseptic Processing to lead aseptic operations at our Uppsala site. You will oversee media fills, contamination control, and risk-based improvement programs while ensuring EU GMP Annex 1 compliance.

This role requires on-site presence up to four days per week and collaboration across cross-functional teams. You bring advanced degrees in a related field and a proven track record in regulated manufacturing, with strong analytical and technical