Manager, Late Stage Process Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Are you ready to lead a skilled team in a fast-growing biopharma environment? We’re hiring a Manager for our Late Stage Process Development Department in Copenhagen.

About The Role

AGC Biologics is experiencing significant growth, with an increasing number of customers and projects, many of which are in late-stage development and preparing for commercial launch. We are also engaged in a variety of new and exciting customer projects while continuing to support ongoing processes at our facility for clinical and commercial supply.

In response to this expansion, we are seeking a new colleague with leadership experience in the biopharma field. You will lead a team of approximately 14 scientists and technicians responsible for executing late-stage processes, including robustness studies, qualification of scale-down models, process characterization, and supportive validation activities; such as viral clearance studies and production of LIVCAs/EOPs, as well as providing necessary analytical support.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead and support your team members while ensuring the efficient operation of the department. You will work closely with other managers to coordinate day-to-day staff activities and report directly to the department head. You are expected to foster a safe, positive, motivating, and productive working environment in alignment with AGC Biologics’ values. Additionally, you will conduct performance evaluations and set development goals for your team members.

The Department

Late Stage Process Development currently consists of around 40 team members divided into three teams. Each team comprises upstream, downstream, and analytical development scientists and technicians who work cross-functionally to bring new biopharmaceuticals closer to market.

We have an informal and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and a professional, flexible attitude across the organization.

Your Primary Tasks Will Include

• Lead a team of scientists and technicians.
• Monitor team participation, engagement, and performance to ensure effective collaboration.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and foster open communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily operations and balance workloads across multiple projects.
• Represent the department in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the team on customer and internal projects as needed.
  
  

This position offers extensive interaction with stakeholders across the organization and with global customers. You will engage directly with biopharmaceutical companies and play an active role in their projects. Each day will bring new challenges, making the work highly dynamic and rewarding.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• A relevant educational background, such as in biochemistry or process technology.
• Proven leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing both scientists and lab technicians is highly advantageous.
• Ability to guide the team in planning, executing, and reporting on late-stage studies.
• Preferred experience in process development, especially late-stage programs.
• Experience with audits/inspections and preparing regulatory documentation is an advantage.
• A flexible mindset and readiness to take on new responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  
  

Application

• Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
• For further information about the position, please contact: Lígia Gomes, Director of Late Stage Process Development at [email protected].
• Please note that applications are only accepted through our recruitment system. We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. The job posting will be closed once the position is filled.
  
  

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.