Ardena Careers

Events

• Own external events from start to finish, including logistics and booth management
• Drive pre-event meeting campaigns ahead of every trade show
• Plan, coordinate, and promote webinars for lead generation
• Bring sites to life through internal team activities and celebrations
• Manage ordering and stock of merchandise and booth materials

Event Manager

Content Marketing Manager

• You write and produce content that gets read and shared — articles, posts, web copy, landing pages, and video — for social media, the website, and beyond.
• You create campaign materials and content that arm the sales team for outreach and follow-up, turning our expertise into assets that open doors.
• You plan and run promotional campaigns across all of our marketing channels, keeping the message consistent and the reach growing.
• You coordinate with internal subject-matter experts and ambassadors to source, shape, and sign off content that’s as accurate as it is engaging.
• You organise and coordinate video and photo recording — from planning the shoot to delivering the final edit.
• You keep Ardena connected from the inside: intranet posts, the company newsletter, and internal emails that people actually want to open.

Content & Communications Manager

Director

• You define and oversee all analytical development and GMP-compliant QC activities across small and large molecule projects, ensuring scientifically sound and phase-appropriate approaches.
• You plan and organize departmental activities and resources to consistently meet or exceed targets related to quality, productivity, timelines, and capacity.
• You drive the implementation of new analytical techniques, technologies, and digital solutions, in close collaboration with validation and maintenance, to expand the service offering and improve efficiency.
• You lead, coach, and develop Group Leaders and (Associate) Scientists, ensuring clear goal setting, strong performance management and continuous team development.
• You support the professional growth of team members through structured feedback, coaching, and targeted training initiatives.
• You collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Formulation Development, Production, Quality, Project Management) to resolve issues, define priorities, and translate these into clear, actionable plans.
• You provide strategic and technical input to client proposals, defining appropriate analytical strategies aligned with project scope and regulatory expectations.
• You are a member of and contribute to the local Management Team, actively supporting site strategy, operational decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You demonstrate the ability to strategically leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance Analytical Development performance, decision‑making, and innovation. You apply AI in a compliant, data‑driven manner to improve efficiency, quality and scientific insight, while guiding your team in responsible and effective AI adoption.
• You report to the Site Head of the Drug Development & Manufacturing Business Unit.

Director Analytical Development

• Central point of contact for all Quality-related matters within the organization
• Developing and implementing quality policies and procedures
• Leading the Quality department and ensuring necessary training and development of employees
• Supervising and participating in internal and external audits
• Analyzing quality data and reporting findings to the Management Team
• Collaborating with GMP Production, R&D, and analytical department to resolve quality issues
• Shaping strategy and processes for the Ghent site within the Ardena group
• Reconciling business objectives with legal quality requirements
• Ensuring AI is effectively embedded across quality processes

Quality Director

Business Development Rep

• Proactively develop business opportunities for contract manufacturing by prospecting for and calling on pharmaceutical and biotech companies
• Work with site leaders to successfully meet commercial Sales targets
• Partner with internal sales/marketing and technical support teams to quickly assess and qualify prospects
• Respond to incoming leads and inquiries from multiple-sources, and qualify through business analysis, customer evaluations, and strategic fit
• Engage in the preliminary selling stage of the sales cycle through close of project and beyond
• Effectively manage your deals through our CRM system
• Present the value proposition for Ardena's capabilities and services to customers, and facilitate on-site capabilities presentations and support customer onsite visits
• Increase the financial return of each project by maximizing each lead and educating the client on all of the solutions available throughout the Ardena network
• Ensure a successful transition to Project Management when appropriate, while maintaining strong client relationships leading to future business development opportunities
• Ability to attend local trade shows and conferences as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Director of Business Development

Research Scientist

• Lead the development of amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) and solubility-enhanced oral dosage forms using hot melt extrusion (HME) and spray drying as the primary technology platforms, from preclinical concept through clinical and commercial formulation.
• Apply expertise in solid oral dosage form development — encompassing formulation design, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer — across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.
• Define pilot plant batch manufacturing requirements, oversee study execution, and provide technical consultation during clinical and commercial batch manufacture.
• Collaborate with the preformulation team to characterize materials using DSC, TGA, XRPD, SEM, and hot-stage microscopy; interpret data and apply findings to formulation strategy.
• Author high-quality GDP-compliant technical documents including development reports, technical specifications, project risk assessments, and regulatory CMC submissions in accordance with applicable guidance and site SOPs.
• Design and interpret experiments using statistical analysis, design of experiments (DoE), and data visualization tools to support robust development decisions.
• Plan and organize assigned work across multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing effectively to meet scientific, regulatory, and client timelines.
• Develop formulation strategies and lifecycle plans that align with regulatory requirements and client objectives.
• Proactively acquire and apply new scientific principles and technologies with minimal direction.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements; maintain current training records for all required procedures.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior R&D personnel as required.
• Communicate scientific findings clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats to both internal teams and external clients.
• Manage difficult client discussions constructively, guiding conversations toward acceptable resolutions.
• Enhance Ardena’s scientific visibility through publications, webinars, conference presentations, and symposia.
• Support departmental goals by delivering high-quality technical work and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify and recommend emerging technologies with potential application to Ardena’s solubility enhancement service offerings.
• Understand the structure and content requirements of CMC regulatory filing packages; author and review formulation and analytical sections of regulatory submissions.
• Publish or present research findings internally and externally to advance scientific knowledge and Ardena’s profile.

Principal Scientist – Solubility Enhancement Technologies

• Ensure the site operates in full compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Ensure robust oversight of: batch certification, deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints and recalls, validation and qualification
• Drive a proactive quality culture focused on Right-First-Time and data integrity
• Translate corporate strategy into site-level quality objectives and KPIs
• Act as a business partner to General Manager, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Balance compliance, cost, cycle time, and customer expectations
• Support business growth by enabling: On-time product release, Inspection readiness, regulatory approvals
• Contribute to client interactions and proposals, ensuring quality positioning is competitive and credible
• Drive measurable improvements in: cycle time (e.g., batch release, deviation closure), Right-First-Time performance, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing quality organization
• Foster a culture of: accountability, ownership, cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure appropriate succession planning and capability development
• Coach teams on risk-based thinking and pragmatic GMP application
• Implement robust quality risk management (ICH Q9) practices
• Maintain a constant state of inspection readiness