Orion Corporation (Orion Pharma) is looking for a CMC Scientist to support the development of Orion Pharma’s biologics portfolio for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will contribute to both external manufacturing oversight and internal CMC activities, with a strong focus on supporting CMC execution across multiple programs. In addition to interactions with CDMOs, the role will play an important part in internal CMC coordination, documentation review, and regulatory submission support, helping to manage workload within the CMC team and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of CMC outputs.
Key Responsibilities
* CMC & CDMO Support: Support CMC activities across biologics programs in collaboration with internal CMC leads
* Participate in CDMO interactions related to manufacturing, documentation, and reporting, as appropriate
* Review CDMO-generated documentation (e.g. batch records, reports, CoAs) and support internal approval processes
CMC Documentation & Regulatory Support
* Contribute to the preparation, review, and compilation of CMC documentation for IND/IMPD submissions
* Support writing, reviewing, and consistency-checking of CMC sections, summaries, and supporting data packages
* Perform detailed data review to ensure alignment across reports, regulatory documents, and internal records
Internal Coordination & Team Support
* Support internal CMC meetings, tracking actions and following up on deliverables
* Help coordinate inputs across CMC, QA, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders
* Act as an additional CMC resource to help balance workload across the team during peak activity periods
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure CMC activities and documentation align with GMP requirements and internal quality standards
* Support QA interactions related to CMC documentation and approvals
* Contribute to continuous improvement of internal CMC processes and ways of working
This role can be based in Espoo in Finland or in Cambridge in the UK.
We offer
* A highly interesting R&D pipeline and enthusiastic working environment with opportunities to use your own strengths to build your competence and career.
* Exciting opportunity to innovate and have an impact on future therapies for patients.
* An excellent working atmosphere based on the appreciation of colleagues, continuous development, and mutual trust. Learn more about Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.
Our Expectations
* MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
* Experience in biologics CMC and/or CDMO management in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment
* Working knowledge of EU and US GxP requirements and relevant ICH guidelines
* Working understanding of GMP manufacturing, documentation, and regulatory CMC expectations
* Experience supporting IND/IMPD submissions is an advantage
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a matrix environment across multiple projects
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Additional Information
Please send your application with the latest CV, cover letter, and salary request in English by February 11, 2026. We will start reviewing applications during the application period. Approved medical examination, including drug testing, is required before employment. We will also carry out a security clearance before the employment of the selected person.
About Us
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years. We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future. Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more. We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.
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