Leading Scientist in DSP Development and Modeling group in BTD (Biosimilar Technical Development) (d/f/m) / Vodilni raziskovalec v skupini DSP Razvoj in Modeliranje v Tehničnem razvoju podobnih bioloških zdravil (d/ž/m)

Job Description Summary The future is ours to shape. / Prihodnost je v naših rokah. Job Description Your knowledge and experience can become part of a groundbreaking project – we are establishing a new development center for biosimilars in Slovenia, setting new industry standards and shaping the future of healthcare. This is the largest investment in the region in the field of biosimilars, bringing together cutting-edge technology, innovative approaches, and experts from diverse disciplines. Join us and help create an environment where science meets vision and opens doors to exciting career opportunities. As a Leading scientist in DSP Development and Modeling group in BTD (Biosimilar Technical Development) (d/f/m), you will be responsible for leading project and functional activities and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in downstream process development. Your tasks will include independently planning, executing, and interpreting complex scientific projects using state-of-the-art approaches. In addition, you will manage operational tasks and support leadership activities in a dynamic environment. Your key responsibilities: Independent planning and execution of projects – from concept design to interpretation of results using advanced scientific approaches. Development and implementation of innovations – optimization of methods, processes, and technologies, as well as introduction of new equipment and techniques. Data analysis and interpretation – reviewing results, providing expert recommendations, and ensuring team output quality. Solving complex challenges – proactively identifying risks and finding innovative solutions to technical and scientific problems. Compliance and safety – strict adherence to regulatory requirements, quality standards, and safe handling of materials and equipment. Project and team leadership – coordinating project activities, representing the function in cross-functional teams, and leading smaller groups. Mentorship and team development – supporting less experienced team members, promoting knowledge sharing, and providing scientific guidance. Effective communication and documentation – preparing procedures, scientific reports, and publications, and ensuring accurate documentation in line with best practices. What you will bring to the role: Master's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or another relevant field. Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, or 3 years if holding a PhD. Proficiency in English. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. What we offer: Job location: Ljubljana Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period Expected weekly working hours: 40 *Pay range: €50,720 – €76,080 gross *Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data. Our compensation package additionally includes: Annual bonus (STI): percentage of annual salary Vacation allowance: in 2025 it was €2,430.99 net Christmas bonus: in 2025 it was €2,100 gross OurShare: every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme: The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary Allowance for shift work (15%); rotational shifts (20%), night shift work (70%), Sunday/public holiday work (50%), overtime work (30%) – if applicable for position Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage) A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities – if applicable for position Ready for your next career move? You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by June 5th 2026. Why Sandoz? Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world's medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us in helping to make healthcare fairer and faster. The future is ours to shape. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and to forming diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. #Sandoz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vaše znanje in izkušnje lahko postanejo del prelomnega projekta – v Sloveniji vzpostavljamo nov razvojni center za podobna biološka zdravila, ki bo postavil nove standarde v industriji in oblikoval prihodnost zdravljenja. Gre za največjo investicijo v regiji na področju podobnih bioloških zdravil, ki združuje najsodobnejšo tehnologijo, inovativne pristope in strokovnjake iz različnih področij. Pridružite se nam in soustvarjajte okolje, kjer se znanost sreča z vizijo ter odpira vrata kariernim priložnostim. Kot Vodilni raziskovalec v skupini DSP Razvoj in Modeliranje v Tehničnem razvoju podobnih bioloških zdravil (d/ž/m) boste odgovorni za vodenje projektnih in funkcionalnih aktivnosti ter prispevali k razvoju inovativnih rešitev. Vaše naloge bodo obsegale samostojno načrtovanje, izvajanje in interpretacijo zahtevnih znanstvenih projektov z uporabo najsodobnejših pristopov na področju razvoja procesov čiščenja in izolacije. Poleg tega boste upravljali operativne naloge in podpirali vodstvene aktivnosti v dinamičnem okolju. Vaše ključne odgovornosti: Samostojno načrtovanje in izvedba projektov – od oblikovanja koncepta do interpretacije rezultatov z uporabo najsodobnejših znanstvenih pristopov. Razvoj in uvajanje inovacij – optimizacija metod, procesov in tehnologij ter uvedba nove opreme in tehnik. Analiza in interpretacija podatkov – pregled rezultatov, podajanje strokovnih priporočil ter zagotavljanje kakovosti dela ekipe. Reševanje kompleksnih izzivov – proaktivno prepoznavanje tveganj in iskanje inovativnih rešitev za tehnične in znanstvene probleme. Skladnost in varnost – dosledno upoštevanje regulativnih zahtev, standardov kakovosti ter varno ravnanje z materiali in opremo. Vodenje projektov in timov – koordinacija projektnih aktivnosti, zastopanje funkcije v medfunkcijskih ekipah ter vodenje manjših skupin. Mentorstvo in razvoj ekipe – podpora manj izkušenim članom, spodbujanje izmenjave znanja in zagotavljanje strokovnih smernic. Učinkovita komunikacija in dokumentacija – priprava postopkov, znanstvenih poročil in publikacij ter natančno dokumentiranje v skladu z najboljšimi praksami. Vaš doprinos k delovnem mestu: Magisterij s področja farmacije, kemije ali druge ustrezne smeri. Minimalno 6 let ustreznih delovnih izkušenj oziroma 3 leta v primeru PhD. Aktivno znanje angleškega jezika. Poznavanje orodja Microsoft Office. Kaj nudimo: Lokacija dela: Ljubljana Vrsta pogodbe: pogodba za nedoločen čas s 6-mesečnim poskusnim obdobjem Predvideni tedenski delovni čas: 40 ur *Plačni razpon: 50.720–76.080 EUR bruto *Plača v Sandozu temelji na nivoju delovnega mesta, kvalifikacijah, specifičnih veščinah in znanjih ter delovnih izkušnjah. Visoko usposobljeni kandidati so običajno umeščeni okoli mediane plačnega razpona, manj izkušeni na spodnji del razpona, kandidati z izrazito močnimi ali nišnimi kompetencami pa višje. Pri umeščanju v plačni razpon upoštevamo tudi notranjo uravnoteženost plač in zunanje tržne podatke. Naš paket ugodnosti dodatno vključuje: Letni bonus (STI): odstotek letne plače Regres za letni dopust: leta 2025 je znašal 2.430,99 EUR (neto) Božičnica: leta 2025 je znašala 2.100 EUR (bruto) OurShare: Vsako leto bo zaposleni v družbi Lek d.d. upravičen do prejema delnic družbe Sandoz AG Prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje: družba Lek d.d. v celoti krije mesečni prispevek za dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje v višini 5,844 % vaše mesečne bruto plače Dodatek za izmensko delo (15 %); turnusno delo (20 %), nočno delo (70 %), delo ob nedeljah in praznikih (50 %), nadurno delo (30 %) – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto Kolektivno življenjsko in nezgodno zavarovanje (kritje velja 24/7) Hibridno delovno okolje, ki omogoča fleksibilnost in možnost dela na daljavo. – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto Ste pripravljeni na naslednji korak v karieri? Prijavo z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najpozneje do 5. junija 2026. Zakaj Sandoz? Sandoz je vodilni svetovni proizvajalec generičnih in podobnih bioloških zdravil – segmenta zdravstvene industrije, ki zagotavlja 80 % vseh zdravil na svetu po 30-odstotni ceni ter s tem vpliva na življenja več kot milijarde ljudi v več kot 100 državah. Čeprav smo ponosni na svoje dosežke, si prizadevamo narediti še več, da bi vsakdo imel dostop do temeljne človekove pravice – pravice do dobrega zdravja. Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza ter še večjemu številu ljudi omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil. Naš zagon temelji na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer so raznoliki načini razmišljanja dobrodošli in kjer se podpira osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju ter razvijati svojo uspešno kariero. Pridružite se nam in nam pomagajte povečati pravičnost in hitrost zdravstvenega varstva. Prihodnost je v naših rokah. Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti: Zavzemamo se za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo. #Sandoz Skills Desired Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Project Management Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!