Senior Professional

Application deadline: 04. Dec. 2025 
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 3967 

Experienced QC Chemist (Senior Professional) for our support function in the Quality laboratories

Are you an experienced QC Chemist looking for an opportunity to work with external production and external & internal laboratories? Do you want to help make a difference for millions of patients around the world? Then come and join us! 

LEO Pharma focuses on developing innovative medicines for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema. This is your chance to work at one of the world's leading dermatology companies.

In the Quality Laboratories, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference for people all over the world who suffer from serious skin diseases. You will be part of a team of 18 people who support both locally and globally. We are a team that thrives on solving complex challenges together, and you will play a key role in driving progress and ensuring compliance. At the same time, you can look forward to becoming part of a really good team in an open and informal environment with solid professionalism and space to have fun together. Simply put, a nice place to be.

Your role

You will be the catalyst of solving tasks related to analytical methods (CMO or internal), projects or improvements. By familiarizing yourself with the issues and contributing with your professionalism, together with the necessary sparring from the other specialists in the department and organization, you will successfully solve the tasks at hand.

Associated tasks:

• Ensure accordance with cGMP and regulatory requirements for all activities performed
• Responsible for the daily operation, efficient workflows, and adherence to deadlines for CMO-produced drug substances
• Analytical expert on methods applied in manufacturing processes at our CMO’s
• Evaluate and ensure implementation of changes related to QC for our CMO’s 
• Trouble shooting of OOS, OOT and deviations
• Work to establish and maintain efficient and professional relationships with external analytical laboratories and production sites
• Optimization of procedures both internal and external

This is an opportunity to work in a global environment where your expertise will drive innovation and quality. As you will have a broad contact globally with the rest of the organization in Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy and our CMOs all over the world. Occasional travel may be expected.

LEO Pharma's own laboratory has a wide range of analytical equipment, covering chemical analysis, biochemical tests and microbiology. You will be collaborating with external partners and internal teams to make a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.

Your qualifications

We are looking for an individual who possesses true passion for analytical chemistry and are solidly academically well founded. You are outgoing, self-driven and a good collaborator. Furthermore we will be expecting you to have:

• A Master of Science degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. 
• Senior practical experience working in the pharmaceutical industry with QC and analytical chemistry.
• Practical experience with OOS investigations, deviations and change control
• Solid experience with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Competencies in managing complex activities and optimizing work processes 
• Experience with cross functional work with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC as well as common chemical methods like titrations, pH, pharmacopeial test etc. 

In addition to this, it will be important that you can communicate effectively in English and understand Danish/Scandinavian.

Contact and application

For additional information, please contact Pernille Thomsen, Senior Manager, Quality Laboratory Support at PTODK@leo-pharma.com, mobile +45 20622399

You can expect to hear back from us after application deadline 04. December 2025.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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