Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire and lead a team and individuals within Quality Control? Do you have a background in chemistry and GMP? Do you want to be part of a company that not only contributes to people's lives and health every day – but is also on an exciting growth journey? Then you might be just the person we are looking for!

ABOUT US

PolyPeptide is one of the world’s leading independent contractual manufacturer of therapeutic peptides for medicine and cosmetics. As part of our company, you contribute to the important work of creating active substances for medicines that significantly improve people's health and well-being. We are a fast-growing company with bold ambitions and many opportunities for growth and development.

The PolyPeptide Group is present with sites in Switzerland, France, Belgium, India, Sweden, and US and employs approximately 1200 co-workers. The Group is listed on the Swiss stock exchange and manufactures more than a third of all approved peptide substances for medicine in the world.

OUR VALUES

Trust: We build and maintain trust in all our relationships – both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.

Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.

Excellence: We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Polypeptide's QC department in Limhamn currently consists of 48 competent and dedicated employees who are responsible for analysis of API and starting materials/raw materials, validation of analytical methods, stability testing, instruments and systems, specifications and methods. Our main analysis techniques are HPLC, GC, LC-MS and for traceability and documentation we use LIMS. The department consists of 5 teams with different areas of responsibility, where we are now looking for a department manager for the QC Starting & Raw Materials team.

Main Responsibilities

As Manager QC Starting & Raw Materials, you will lead a team of 16 employees with a focus on:

• Analysis and release of starting materials and raw materials for all sites within the PolyPeptide Group
• Validation and transfer of analytical methods

The role includes budget and personnel responsibility, as well as operational and strategic responsibility, and you will ensure that the team delivers according to set goals and timelines. Furthermore, you are responsible for employee development, salary setting and recruitment. You report directly to our Director QC.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D in analytical chemistry or related field
• Several years of experience working as an analytical chemist in GMP or equivalent quality system
• Years of experience leading an organization or team
• Good knowledge of most of the following techniques: HPLC, GC, MS, Titrering

Is a merit:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with GMP in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in change management is a merit as we are on an extensive growth journey during the next few years
• Previous experience from a leadership role in QC is highly meritorious

You are a highly driven person with a clear ownership of your and your department's tasks. You are an inspiring leader who has the ability to develop the organizations you are part of and are happy to challenge existing processes. As a manager, you have the ability to navigate and support employees in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to express yourself correct both orally and in writing in Swedish and English is a prerequisite

OUR OFFER

At PolyPeptide, we offer an inspiring work environment within a world-leading company that values a warm and supportive atmosphere, where employees and the business grow hand in hand. If you enjoy challenging yourself and are motivated by making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position today—we’d love to hear from you!

APPLICATION

The application deadline is 2025-01-31 but we work with ongoing selection and the position can be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not hesitate to send in your application today!

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Anders Danielsson, Anders.Danielsson@polypeptide.com.

You can get union information from the chairmen of Akademikerförbundet or Unionen, who can be reached on +46 40 36 62 00. We look forward to receiving your application!