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in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

Orion

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Orion’s Immuno-Oncology (IO) research team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the IO team on permanent basis in Turku, Finland.

Description of position

In this role you will contribute to the in-vivo studies and unit’s technical excellence. You will be responsible for supporting IO drug discovery projects and ensuring the highest standard of testing environment. In this role you will have an unique opportunity to work with a range of treatment modalities ranging from small molecules to biologics such as bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells. In addition, you will also participate in supporting other in-vivo studies performed within the Oncology Research department. 

Main responsibilities;

• Complying with the local Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and the associated Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of the Animals used in Scientific Procedures.
• Design, setup and implement IO tumor models in conjunction with internal project teams and in line with the regulations.
• Establish and run in-vivo efficacy, PK/PD and mechanism of action studies to test novel IO and other oncology drugs in tumor and non-tumor bearing rodents.
• Establish and validate human and mouse ex vivo primary immune cells assays to study the mechanism of action of IO drugs.
• Provide immunology expertise for the project teams and act as an in-vivo project lead within the IO team.
• Co-ordinate with the line-manager and project team to ensure timely delivery of data and provide reports and presentations as required.
• Provide expert knowledge of tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy and tumor biology to the project team.
• Maintaining high quality and accurate records in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards.
• Working in close collaboration with in-vitro scientists, in-vivo technicians and animal welfare unit.
• Supporting in-vivo needs across the Oncology research organization where necessary

Description of Unit

Immuno-Oncology (IO) is one of four Research teams in Orion’s Oncology R&D. IO team is accountable for novel drug discovery projects, identification and validation of potential IO drug targets within state-of-the-art laboratories and tech­no­lo­gies.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to show your talent in one of the most innovative companies in Finland. You get a chance to work in a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues. You will also have the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. We are striving for excellence in everything we do. We succeed, learn together and appreciate each other. You’ll be empowered to deliver value. Read more about our values!

Requirements

To be a successful in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• PhD degree in Immunology, cancer biology or Immuno-Oncology with 3+ years of Industry or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of Immuno-Oncology, cancer immunotherapy, immune cell signalling as evidenced by high impact journal publications or poster presentation at IO conferences.
• Previous experience with bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells is a plus.
• Strong in-vivo research experience especially using mouse syngeneic, humanised mouse tumor models and xenograft tumor models
• Demonstrate ability to independently design, conduct and interpret the data from in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Proven experience using standard immunology techniques to support in-vivo and ex-vivo analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing tissues harvest and processing samples for multi-colour flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, IHC, single cell RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis.
• Sound technical competence that includes rodent handling, injections (IV, IP, SC, and PO), palpation, bleeding, and tissue harvest and ex-vivo analysis methods.
• Competency in using GraphPad Prism, flowjo, nSolver software and other standard office software.
• Excellent attention to details with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and take additional responsibilities as a member of the research team.

Additional information

Please send your application with a latest CV, cover letter and salary request in English by 31^st August 2022 at the latest. We may start interviewing candidates before application period closes. 

For further information, please contact Dr Anil Thotakura, Head of Immuno-oncology, +358 50 966 7229, during the following times: July 29^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, August 4^th, 19^th & 26^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

R&D Production Technician

Nanoform

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About Nanoform 

Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company listed on the Premier-segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki and Stockholm. Nanoform works together with pharma and biotech partners globally to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules’ formulation performance through its nanoforming services. Leveraging our in-house developed AI engine Starmap® we can also predict which customer molecules show most promise for our technology. Nanoform’s capabilities include GMP manufacturing, and its services span the small to large molecule development space with a focus on solving key issues in drug solubility and bioavailability and on enabling novel drug delivery applications.   

Title 

As part of our company growth we are seeking a R&D Production Technician to support the Bio-team. The Production Technician will report to the Bio-team leader. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland.  

 Job Purpose 

To produce nanoformed materials for customer and internal projects. The R&D Production Team in Nanoform will be working on a shift rotation.   

Key Responsibilities:

  · Run the production lines in a safe and effective manner following all applicable Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs)  

· Sample raw materials and finished goods in accordance with SOPs. 

· Produce shift reports and fill in tracking sheets as required. 

· Assembly and cleaning of the R&D production line and associated equipment according to standards and SOPs as required and record in log-books. 

· Adhere to health, safety and environment rules at all times. 

· Assist in the production and review of SOPs 

· Work with the QC, Pharmaceutical Development, and Engineering teams as required.   

Required Education and Experience  

· Ideally a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience in Pharmaceutical or Process industry. 

· Good technical knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures, methodology and standards. 

· Proven track record in product manufacture to high standards of safety and quality. 

· Capacity to produce clear records and data reports.   

Personal qualities we are looking for 

· You are a doer and have an accurate working style 

· You are flexible in working in a team as well as independently 

· You have an ability to work in a high-performance environment 

· Fluent English, both written and spoken   

What we offer to you 

· A great team to join with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. 

· Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit. 

· You will be part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the pharma industry. 

· We provide extensive learning opportunities. You are able to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new. 

· Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection. 

· Possibility to be part of a unique growth company in the pharma industry.   We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together.   

If you have any questions, please contact the Bio-team leader Maria Lume (maria.lume@nanoform.com)   

Please apply by submitting your application letter and CV to us latest by 4. September 2022. 

We will process the applications as they come and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.   

R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals

Nanoform

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About Nanoform 

Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company listed on the Premier-segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki and Stockholm. Nanoform works together with pharma and biotech partners globally to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules’ formulation performance through its nanoforming services. Leveraging our in-house developed AI engine Starmap® we can also predict which customer molecules show most promise for our technology. Nanoform’s capabilities include GMP manufacturing, and its services span the small to large molecule development space with a focus on solving key issues in drug solubility and bioavailability and on enabling novel drug delivery applications.   

R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals 

With a view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking an experienced R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist who shares our ambition to develop break-through products for nanoparticles, to join our Bio-team in the R&D unit. The position is fulltime, and it is focused on the characterization and development of biological nanoparticles. The position includes laboratory work. The scientist reports to the Bio-team leader. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland. The seniority of the applicant will be reviewed during the recruitment process.   

You will be responsible for  

• Designing and developing biopharmaceuticals and processes for drug products for R&D purposes 
• Planning, coordinating and ensuring timely execution of realistic protocols and reports for feasibility work following current Good Manufacturing Practices and company standards
• Evaluating product testing results and provide next steps for continued development 
• Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both internal and external parties
• Participating in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients
• Collaborating within cross-functional teams to ensure products are developed to targeted consumer preferences on time and agreed-upon cost targets
• Managing multiple development projects in a timely manner
• Staying current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies
• Providing support to the Pharmaceutical Development unit and QC  
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal experience   

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is a prerequisite
• Demonstrated skill in developing biopharmaceuticals
• Experience of Good Laboratory Practices
• Experience with nanoparticles
• Experience with the analytical characterization of large molecule formulations
• Knowledge of protein and nucleic acid chemistry, degradation pathways, and stabilization techniques  
• Knowledge of regulatory documentation, in particular ICH pharmaceutical guidelines
• Experience with various delivery routes and manufacturing processes
• A high degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity  
• Knowledge in the application of QbD concept in design, execution, and      interpretation of product and process development experiments 
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP)

Required Degree 

R&D Scientist:  

· Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with at least three years of relevant industry experience 

· Preferable: PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with relevant industry experience with at least three years of relevant industry experience

R&D Senior scientist:  

· PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with at least five years of relevant industry experience   

Personal qualities we are looking for 

· Excellent laboratory skills and experience working with biological compounds 

· Strong organizational skills, skillful experiment planning and attention to detail 

· Safe and productive work mindset 

· Excellent problem-solving skills 

· You can work in a high-pressure environment  

• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an interdisciplinary and evolving environment
• Good presentation and written/verbal communication skills
• Handling multiple projects and priorities at the same time in a timely manner
• Good teamwork skills, contributing to a good working environment

What we offer to you 

· A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues 

· Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit 

· Possibility to take responsibility and grow your competencies 

· Chance to be a part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the medical/healthcare industry 

· Opportunity to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new 

· Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection 

· Possibility to be part of a unique fast-growing company in pharma industry   

We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together!   

If you have any questions, please contact the Bio-team leader Maria Lume (maria.lume@nanoform.com)   

Please send your CV and application letter to us latest by 4. September 2022. 

We will process the applications as they come and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.   

Bioprocess engineer / Bioprocess technician / Laboratory technician

Hakulinkki

Biovian on vahvasti kasvava turkulainen bioteknologiayritys. Tarjoamme sopimusvalmistusta, -analysointia ja prosessikehitystä biotekniikkayrityksille, jotka kehittävät innovatiivisia geeniterapia tai biofarmaseuttisia tuotteita. Saatamme asiakasprojekteja laboratoriosta kliiniseen potilaskäyttöön asti taidolla, innolla ja sydämellä.

Yhtiön kasvaessa haemme useampaa henkilöä tuotanto- ja laboratoriotehtäviin. Tehtävässäsi tulet keskittymään joko lääkeaineiden

tuottamiseen, jossa työtehtäväsi on osallistua bakteerisolujen bioreaktorikasvatuksiin. Tehtävääsi kuuluvat myös liuos- ja mediumvalmistus sekä prosessikehitystyö.

tai

puhdistusprosesseihin, jossa työtehtäväsi on proteiinien ja geeniterapiatuotteiden puhdistuksen toteuttaminen Puhdistus tehdään pääasiassa kromatografiaa ja TFF:ää käyttäen.

Päätehtäväsi on

• Osallistua lääkeainetuotannon työhön, joka tehdään kehityslaboratoriossa ja puhdastiloissa.
• Prosessin aikana ottaa näytteitä sekä suorittaa ja tarkastaa prosessikontrollianalyysejä
• Osallistua materiaalien siirto- ja valmisteluprosesseihin
• Osallistua laitteiden sanitointeihin, kalibrointeihin ja kvalifiointeihin.
• Tuottaa tarvittava dokumentointi prosessista yhdessä tiimin kanssa

Työssä onnistuaksesi

Odotamme sinulta ammatillista loppututkintoa (esim. laborantti, bioanalyytikko, bioprosessi-insinööri tai vastaava) sekä käytännön kokemusta laboratorio- ja/tai puhdastilaympäristöstä.

Toivomme sinulta kokemusta lääketeollisuudesta ja lisäksi vahvaa osaamista jollakin alla mainitusta osa-alueesta sekä asiantuntemusta useimmista niistä:

• Laboratoriotyöskentely
• Aseptinen työskentely
• E. coli solukasvatus
• Rekombinanttiproteiininen tai virusvektorivalmisteiden puhdistaminen ja käytännön kokemus Äkta Pure -kromatografialaitteistosta
• Kokemus liuosvalmistuksesta
• Kokemus GMP:stä

Olet työskentelytyyliltäsi tarkka, järjestelmällinen, reipas ja toimelias henkilö. Sinulla on myös hyvät vuorovaikutus- ja ryhmätyötaidot.

Sinulla on hyvä suomen kielen taito. Työohjeet ja dokumentointi tehdään englanniksi, joten toivomme sinulta myös hyvää englannin kielen taitoa.

Mitä sinä saat meiltä?

Tarjoamme sinulle merkityksellisiä ja vastuullisia työtehtäviä lääkkeiden ja biologisten prosessien parissa. Pääset osaksi huipputiimiämme, joka koostuu monialaisista asiantuntijoista. Saat hyvän perehdytyksen tehtävään ja mahdollisuuden ammatilliseen kehittymiseen.

Työtehtävä on kokoaikainen ja vakituinen. Työtä tehdään Turussa Kupittaalla, jossa toimipisteemme sijaitsee.

Saat viihtyisän työpaikan, jossa työntekijöitä arvostetaan, sekä hyvät henkilöstöedut – tarjoamme työntekijöillemme esimerkiksi laajan työterveyshuollon, terveysvakuutuksen sekä hyvinvointi- ja liikuntaedun.

Kiinnostuitko?

Lisätietoja tehtävistä saat tuotantojohtaja Johanna Silvolalta (puh nro 040 350 8585) ja kehityspäällikkö Pekka Pohjanjoelta (puh nro 040 848 1040). Parhaiten tavoitat Johannan keskiviikkona 25.5. klo 8-9 ja tiistaina 31.5. klo 16-17 ja Pekan maanantaina 30.5. klo 12-13 ja keskiviikkona 1.6. klo 16-17.

Lähetä hakemuksesi (suomeksi tai englanniksi) palkkatoiveineen viimeistään sunnuntaina 5.6. Käymme hakemuksia läpi hakuaikana ja haastatteluja voidaan aloittaa jo ennen hakuajan umpeutumista. Tule mukaan työskentelemään kanssamme tulevaisuuden biologisten lääkkeiden parissa ja muuttamaan ideoita tuotteiksi!

Biovian Oy on vakiintunut turkulainen uuden sukupolven bioteknologiayritys, joka on erikoistunut bioteknologisten lääkeaineiden ja aseptisten lääkevalmisteiden sopimusvalmistukseen ja -analysointiin sekä prosessikehitykseen. Biovianin laboratorio- ja tuotantotilat sijaitsevat Kupittaalla Biocityssä ja Pharmacityssä. Monilla palkinnoilla huomioitu yritys toimii bioalan ytimessä, hyödyntäen modernia biotekniikkaa tuotteissaan ja palveluissaan. Biovian on investoinut uusiin teknologioihin, on tärkeä työllistäjä alalla ja on kasvattanut tasaisesti liikevaihtoaan, josta suurin osa (80 %) tulee viennistä. Lisätietoa yrityksestä www.biovian.com.

Analytical technician

Hakulinkki

Biovian on vahvasti kasvava turkulainen bioteknologiayritys. Tarjoamme sopimusvalmistusta, -analysointia ja prosessikehitystä biotekniikkayrityksille, jotka kehittävät innovatiivisia geeniterapia tai biofarmaseuttisia tuotteita. Saatamme asiakasprojekteja laboratoriosta kliiniseen potilaskäyttöön asti taidolla, innolla ja sydämellä.

Yhtiön kasvaessa haemme henkilöä analytical technician tehtävään mikrobiologiseen laadunvalvontalaboratorioomme. Analytical technician tehtävässä vastaat ympäristökontrollien aikataulujen noudattamisesta, otat ympäristökontrolleja ja analysoit ne.

Päätehtäväsi on

• Ympäristökontrolloinnin organisointi olemassa olevien aikataulujen mukaisesti
• Ympäristökontrollinäytteiden ottaminen tuotannot puhdastiloistamme (pinta- ja ilmanäyte)
• Näytteiden analysointi, eli mikrobipesäkkeiden luku maljoilta kasvatuksen jälkeen
• Tuloksien kirjaaminen, poikkeavista tuloksista eteenpäin ilmoittaminen ja poikkeamaselvityksiin osallistuminen
• Tuloksien trendidatan kerääminen ja raportointi
• Työohjeiden laatiminen ja päivittäminen

Osallistut myös muihin mikrobiologisen laadunvalvontalaboratorion tehtäviin, joita tehdään laboratoriossa ja laminaarikaapissa.

Työssä onnistuaksesi

Odotamme sinulta ammatillista loppututkintoa (esim. laborantti, bioanalyytikko tai vastaava) sekä käytännön kokemusta laboratorioympäristöstä.

Toivomme sinulta kokemusta lääketeollisuudesta ja lisäksi vahvaa osaamista jollakin alla mainitusta osa-alueesta sekä asiantuntemusta useimmista niistä:

• Laboratoriotyöskentely
• Aseptinen työskentely
• Osaamista mikrobiologian laboratorion töistä
• Kokemusta puhdastilapukeutumisesta
• Kokemusta GMP:stä

Olet työskentelytyyliltäsi tarkka, järjestelmällinen, reipas ja toimelias henkilö. Sinulla on myös hyvät vuorovaikutus- ja ryhmätyötaidot.

Työ on osittain fyysisesti vaativaa, joten työ edellyttää hyvää fyysistä kuntoa.

Sinulla on hyvä suomen kielen taito. Työohjeet ja dokumentointi tehdään englanniksi, joten toivomme sinulta myös hyvää englannin kielen taitoa.

Mitä sinä saat meiltä?

Tarjoamme sinulle merkityksellisiä ja vastuullisia työtehtäviä lääkkeiden ja laadunvarmistuksen prosessien parissa. Saat hyvän perehdytyksen tehtävään ja mahdollisuuden ammatilliseen kehittymiseen.

Työtehtävä on kokoaikainen ja vakituinen. Työtä tehdään Turussa Kupittaalla, jossa toimipisteemme sijaitsee.

Saat viihtyisän työpaikan, jossa työntekijöitä arvostetaan, sekä hyvät henkilöstöedut – tarjoamme työntekijöillemme esimerkiksi laajan työterveyshuollon, terveysvakuutuksen sekä hyvinvointi- ja liikuntaedun.

Kiinnostuitko?

Lisätietoja tehtävistä saat QC Manager Leena Pitkäseltä (puh nro 045 678 5827), parhaiten tavoitat Leenan keskiviikkona 25.5. klo 8-9 ja tiistaina 31.5. klo 16-17.

Lähetä hakemuksesi palkkatoiveineen viimeistään sunnuntaina 5.6. Käymme hakemuksia läpi hakuaikana ja haastatteluja voidaan aloittaa jo ennen hakuajan umpeutumista.

Tule mukaan työskentelemään kanssamme tulevaisuuden biologisten lääkkeiden parissa ja muuttamaan ideoita tuotteiksi!

Biovian Oy on vakiintunut turkulainen uuden sukupolven bioteknologiayritys, joka on erikoistunut bioteknologisten lääkeaineiden ja aseptisten lääkevalmisteiden sopimusvalmistukseen ja -analysointiin sekä prosessikehitykseen. Biovianin laboratorio- ja tuotantotilat sijaitsevat Kupittaalla Biocityssä ja Pharmacityssä. Monilla palkinnoilla huomioitu yritys toimii bioalan ytimessä, hyödyntäen modernia biotekniikkaa tuotteissaan ja palveluissaan. Biovian on investoinut uusiin teknologioihin, on tärkeä työllistäjä alalla ja on kasvattanut tasaisesti liikevaihtoaan, josta suurin osa (80 %) tulee viennistä. Lisätietoa yrityksestä www.biovian.com.

Principal Scientist

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About the job

Principal Scientist, Research and Development

Are you interested in producing new sustainable food ingredients with one of Europe’s hottest start-up companies? Would you like do impactful work to produce animal free egg white proteins with cutting edge technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Onego Bio might be just the place for you.

Onego Bio Ltd is a Finnish biotechnology company developing animal-free products such as egg white proteins. The company, founded in 2022, is a VTT spin-off that salutes the remarkable work done by VTT Biotechnology to create next level cell agriculture products and applications. Onego Bio has raised 10 million Euros in seed funding to commercialize a breakthrough technology to produce egg white without chickens. The Onego Bio Ltd shareholders include venture capital investors such as Agronomics and Maki VC. Get to know us better by exploring our webpage www.onego.bio

We are now looking for a principal scientist to join our R&D team.

In this position, you will play an essential role in developing, planning, and carrying out research projects with a project team and contribute towards our greater goal of providing animal free egg protein ingredients to the world. Ultimately, we aim to be part of building a sustainable food system with the help of our partners throughout the world. Towards this goal our R&D team will create microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi.

Read more about our past work on the topic:

• https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/finnish-startup-onego-bio-ltd-raises-eur-10-million-seed-funding-commercialize
• https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/vtts-technology-production-egg-white-protein-without-chickens-awarded-earto
• https://www.eu-startups.com/2022/03/10-fantastic-fast-growing-finnish-startups-to-watch-in-2022/

Your responsibilities as Principal Scientist:

• Scientific project work in the fields of protein production and fungal biology
• Using your expertise in molecular biology and strain engineering to create excellent fungal production strains for egg white proteins
• Developing strain screening technologies and workflows for filamentous fungi
• Further developing our fungal expression platforms using the newest innovations
• Project team management
• Working with our bioprocess team to improve the strains and bioprocess conditions

Who we are looking for:

• Proven, excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genome engineering, protein analysis, protein purification, and possibly genome analysis
• Completed PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, fungal biology, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience working with filamentous fungi
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Proven ability to effectively instruct other scientists or technical staff
• A person who exhibits effective leadership skills
• Someone with deep knowledge in the fields of fungal biology and strain development
• Industrial experience working in a biotechnology company would be a big plus

As a person, we hope that you:

• Love science and innovation
• Skillfully and precisely plan and perform experiments
• Self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to get projects accomplished
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills
• Work well with other team members and contribute to a good working environment
• Can tolerate pressure and maintain a good work-life balance
• Are flexible to take on a variety of tasks anticipated in a start-up company

With Onego Bio, you’ll enjoy: / What we offer you:

· Molecular biology with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce chicken ovalbumin could mitigate the environmental impacts of chicken-egg-derived ovalbumin according to recent study published in Nature Food (https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00418-2)

· Superb colleagues. With Onego Bio, you’ll join a small, focused group of top experts who foster a culture of trust, openness and sharing ideas.

· Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we will provide competitive salaries.

· Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a great quality of life. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year and occupational healthcare.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application letter as soon as possible but at the latest by 12 June 2022. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Chris Landowski, Chief Technology Officer, chris@onego.bio

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 21 May 2022 and 12 June 2022 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Laboratoriomestari

Hakulinkki

Haemme Jyväskylän yliopiston bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitokselle

LABORATORIOMESTARIA

määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen ajalle 1.6.2022-31.5.2024. Määräaikaisuuden perusteena on sijaisuus. 

Laboratoriomestarin tehtäviin kuuluvat solu- ja molekyylibiologian alojen tutkimusta ja opetusta tukevat tehtävät. Erityisenä vastuualueena on virologiaan ja mikrobiologiaan erikoistuneiden tutkimusryhmien tekninen avustaminen. Tähän sisältyy esimerkiksi elatusaineiden ja kasvatusliuosten valmistamista, bakteeri- solu- ja virusviljelyä, virusten tuottoa ja puhdistusta ja molekyylibiologian töitä. Työhön kuuluu myös laitteistosta ja työympäristöstä huolehtimista, tilausten tekemistä ja laboratoriokurssien valmistelua. Osallistut laboratorion ylläpito- ja kehitystyöhön yhdessä laboratorion muun henkilökunnan kanssa. Tarvittaessa laboratoriomestarin työtehtäviin voi sisältyä myös laboratoriossa työskentelevien opiskelijoiden avustamista ja neuvontaa.

Mitä odotamme hakijalta?

• Soveltuvaa laborantin tai laboratorioanalyytikon koulutusta
• Halua kehittää omaa osaamista, kykyä toimia osana kansainvälistä tutkimusympäristöä ja joustavuutta osallistua koko laitoksen toimintaan
• Tarkkaa työskentelytapaa, tiimipelaajan asennetta ja kykyä toimia itsenäisesti
• Tietoteknistä osaamista ja hyvää englannin kielen taitoa

Mitä tarjoamme?

Jyväskylän yliopistossa olet arvostettu yliopistoyhteisön jäsen. Pääset osaksi kansainvälistä ja monitieteistä yhteisöämme, jossa jokaisen hyvinvointi on tärkeää. Tarjoamme kampuksella ja sen läheisyydessä hyvät puitteet liikkuvaan ja hyvinvoivaan elämäntapaan. Palkkauksessa noudatamme yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaista palkkausjärjestelmää, jossa tehtävä sijoittuu muun henkilöstön vaativuustasoille 4-5. Palkka tehtävässä on noin 2100–2600 €/kk välillä. Tehtävässä noudatetaan kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.

Hakeminen

Sähköiseen hakemukseen tulee liittää

1. Hakemus/motivaatiokirje
2. Ansioluettelo (CV), jonka tulee sisältää kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot
3. Tutkintotodistus

Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään 15.5.2022 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella.

Lisätietoja antavat professori Varpu Marjomäki, varpu.s.marjomaki@jyu.fi, +358 40 5634422 ja apulaisprofessori Lotta-Riina Sudberg, lotta-riina.sundberg@jyu.fi, +358 40 8053931.

Product manager II / Sr PM (oncology)

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Senior Project Manager – Oncology, EMEA based role

Come discover what our 25,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We’re a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you’ll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you’ve dreamed of.

As a part of the Syneos Health team, you’ll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason – we improve patients’ lives around the world. Because to us, a patient isn’t just a number, they’re our family, friends, and neighbors.

Why Syneos Health

#SyneosHealthLife means we’re committed to our Total Self culture – where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person’s unique contributions make a difference.

We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it – you! We value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of you. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health – physical, mental and financial.

We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Equal Opportunities Plan. Its objective is to achieve the principle of equality of opportunity in Syneos Health’s employment practices ensuring that our workforce is truly representative of each gender and that every employee is respected and is able to work under equal conditions.

Job responsibilities;

The position provides customer focused leadership in managing and delivering the operational and financial aspects of one or more clinical projects from proposal development to final deliverables and ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to full scope, multiple protocol projects and/or global projects across various phases and functional areas with limited interaction from supervisor. May oversee less experienced Project Managers (PMs) and have line management responsibilities.

Project Leadership And Delivery

• Manages a project as Project Manager overseeing interdisciplinary clinical research programs ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as primary liaison between the Company and the Customer to ensure project launch, conduct, and closeout according to the Customer’s and the Company’s contractual agreement.
• Leads clinical team to ensure quality, timelines and budget management.
• Accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects
• Accountable for all project deliverables for assigned projects and/or project regions.
• Coordinates activities and deliverables of all project conduct partners and proactively identifies and manages issues.
  

Reporting And Communication

• Accountable for maintenance of project information on a variety of databases and systems.
• Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking/analysis tools.
• Responsible for project management components of inspection readiness for all aspects of the project conduct, including Trial Master Files.
• Provides oversight for development and implementation of project plans in accordance with Controlled Documents.
• Independently prepares, coordinates, and presents project material at internal and external meetings.
• Directs the activities of assigned Project Support staff; line manages and mentors other project management team members and clinical staff; facilitates team building and communication.
• Prepares project management reports for clients and management.
• Implements resource strategies to achieve project goals.
• Develops contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery of project goals.
  

Business Development

• Participates in bid defense meetings where presented as potential project manager/director.
• Develops strong relationships with current clients to generate new and/or add-on business for the future.
• Keeps a current awareness of business unit’s and assigned projects’ therapeutic environment and drug development trends
  

Management

• May train and support new Project Managers. Facilitates team training in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements, including therapeutic, protocol specific, and process training.
• May be required to line manage other project management team members and clinical monitoring staff
  

Qualifications

What we’re looking for;

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, drug development process and clinical monitoring procedures.
• Clinical research organization (CRO) and relevant therapeutic experience preferred.
• Strong ability to manage time and work independently.
• Ability to embrace new technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
• Flexibility and the ability to mentor and manage new staff and to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).
  

Get to know Syneos Health;

We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the world. That means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it most. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information;

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.

Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.

Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Syneos Health is willing to provide reasonable accommodations required for a medical condition or disability.

Technical support specialist, qPCR: Oulu, Finland

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Technical Support Specialist, qPCR: Finland

For an innovation based Life-Science Research company, a global leader in the field of developing most advanced technologies in Molecular Diagnostics sector, we are currently looking for an Technical Support Specialist who will provide training, demonstration & technical support on their state-of-the-art qPCR systems to the lab professionals in(bio) pharmaceutical, Hospitals, CROs & Academia research sector.

Region – Oulu, Finland

Requirements:

• Masters in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or similar streams
• Hands-on experience with qPCR is a must have
• Fluent Finnish & English
• Living in or willing to relocate to Oulu in Finland

Should you like to find out more about the function please get in touch with Paurush Dhiman via LinkedIn.

NonStop is one of the largest and fastest growing specialised life-sciences & Med-tech recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Switzerland and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences for all EU8 countries. Please visit our website for a full list of the niche markets we cover

Key account manager, haematology-oncology (Remote – Nordics)

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Job Description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases – often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Are you experienced in sales within the life science industry and looking for a Nordic opportunity within hematology/oncology?  Do you want to play a key role allowing you to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families by taking part in our exiting pursuit as we build our Nordic organisation and strive to serve many more patients with rare diseases in the Nordics?

We are looking for a self-driven, scientific, and digitally savvy person taking the lead for the Nordics within haematology/oncology as we are looking to expand our footprint in the Nordics.

The Jazz Commercial Ambition is to be the #1 partner of all HCPs involved with Jazz, be trusted, and recognized for our empathy, agility and relevance of action. Our KAMs play a pivotal role in fulfilling our commercial ambition. As such, the Jazz Vision for our KAMs is to be a cornerstone of Jazz interactions in-field and to be accountable for the definition and coordination of personalised, targeted, multichannel HCP engagement strategies to maximize outcomes for HCPs and patients along with the commercial development of our Jazz portfolio

Brief Description:

The role of the Nordic Key Account Manager (KAM) is to maximise the full sales potential of the Haematology/Oncology (H/O) product portfolio in the Nordics, achieving sales and related performance targets (as defined by the management team). This will be achieved through coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate patients have access to Jazz Pharmaceuticals H/O products. Developing professional working partnerships with relevant stakeholders to positively influence sales potential, future guidelines, funding, positioning of products and ensure effective implementation of peer to peer/advocacy programs.

The Nordic KAM will take full accountability for the preparation and execution of strong territory business and key account management plans as agreed with the management team, fully utilizing agreed processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Deliver sales and related objectives against targets
• Develop a partnership relationship with KOLs and stakeholders by being an expert in the Jazz Pharmaceuticals products and relevant disease areas as well as local/regional and national healthcare policy as appropriate
• Build customer networks that enable the rapid identification, diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Collaborate with market access on local and national reimbursement
• In close cooperation with the H/O Brand Manager; medical affairs and your manager develop, implement, and review cross-functional country and key account business plans for H/O Nordics which are aligned with the Nordic strategy and the H/O brand strategy plans. The plans are to be endorsed by the GM and the H/O Brand Manager.
• Monitor and evaluate performance against business plan and deliver within agreed matrix of activity (effective account call coverage and frequency) and budget (appropriate use of promotional spend) as agreed with the manager
• Work with medical, market access and marketing to enable customer access to Jazz Pharmaceuticals support programmes e.g., educational events, relevant symposia, peer to peer programmes
• Identify and capture opportunities for business growth e.g., key account potential, new projects or added value services
• Profiling (and regular updating of) key customers and accounts into currently available CRM system
• Accurate and timely reporting of customer and business records, through CRM system, using agreed performance measures
• Willingness and ability to assist with ad hoc business projects as defined and directed by the GM and/or the manager
• Behave ethically, responsibly, and professionally in accordance with Jazz Pharmaceuticals values and Nordic codes of practices

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous knowledge and experience of disease area essential
• Previous speciality pharmaceutical sales experience ideally with a proven track record in H/O or orphan disease area in at least one of the Nordic countries. Preferably outside of Denmark.
• Genuine interest in working across borders and with Nordic HCPs
• Experience in working cross-functionally; self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability as well as the ability to work in a cross-functional team in a dynamic environment.
• Efficient and skilled in working digitally with customer engagement
• Proven track record in negotiating and influencing within a healthcare setting to deliver agreed and measurable objectives
• Effective and persuasive communicator with excellent presentation skills
• Ability to access funding for new and existing drugs, with a demonstrable understanding of funding processes
• Advanced account management skills that demonstrate business acumen and an innovative approach to projects and solutions that bring added value to Jazz Pharmaceuticals and other stakeholders
• Experience in working with appropriate partners on joint projects that deliver benefits to all stakeholders, in particular patients

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fully valid driving license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (In English and one of the Scandinavian languages)

Description of Physical Demands

• Responsibilities may require working outside of “normal” hours, in order to meet business demands.
• The size of the Nordics will necessitate appropriate management of travel requirements to ensure coverage of customers.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.