Scientific Director
Bayer
Scientific Director
Are you ready to play a key role in Bayers Oncology strategy in the exciting field of radiopharmaceuticals?
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Are you ready to play a key role in Bayers Oncology strategy in the exciting field of radiopharmaceuticals?
We are seeking a highly qualified Scientific Director to our Product and Process Development team in CMC Radioharm, Oslo. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact for cancer patients by driving our rich Targeted Alpha Therapy portfolio forward in close collaboration with cross functional research, development and commercial product centric teams within Bayer, locally and globally.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in radiochemistry, drug product formulation, aseptic manufacturing and process development.
- Plan and run process development studies with the Technical Development Teams to generate data for regulatory submission from early clinical to launch phase.
- Oversee and support resource allocation of the highly competent Product and Process Development (PPD) team to meet the needs of the product centric global Product teams in close collaboration with CMC Project leads.
- Strongly interact with our Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) network to support seamless technology transfer and setup of manufacturing processes for the entire portfolio in close collaboration with Clinical CDMO Operations Lead.
- Be a scientific mentor and coach for the team to support continuous growth of the capabilities of the entire team within process development and scale-up of radiolabeling processes, purification, formulation and aseptic fill/finish.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and reliable processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Optimize current development processes to support acceleration of the portfolio.
- Drive robust process characterization and validation throughout the entire lifecycle of our products.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Radiochemistry.
- 10+ years of experience in CMC development. At least 5 years in radiopharmaceuticals (diagnostic or therapeutic) are preferrable.
- Demonstrated knowledge in aseptic manufacturing and technology transfer.
- High interest for and understanding of Design of Experiments and statistical study design.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, along with project management experience.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with all levels and functions in the organization in a very dynamic and agile operational environment.
- Fluent English/Norwegian
Preferred Skills:
Hands-on experience with development of therapeutic and imaging radiopharmaceuticals. Experience from and/or understanding of radiopharmaceutical analytical method development.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development of radiopharmaceutical products in early development, late clinical stage, and commercial phases.
- Work in a very collaborative and dynamic environment locally and globally
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
If you are passionate about advancing the field of radiopharmaceuticals and have the leadership skills to drive success, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now to become a key player in our mission to deliver high quality product to cancer patients.
The position will be located at Bayer AS main offices at Lysaker in Oslo, Norway.
For more information see: https://www.bayer.no
Contact details
The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the consulting company Borka Consulting AS. If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Cecilie Fraas Borka, phone +47 928 55 352 / cecilie@borka.no
How to apply
If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission Science for a Better Life, we encourage you to apply now, at the latest December 19th 2025.
Please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English. We will review the applications on continuous basis. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier.
Functional area: CMC Radiopharmaceuticals
Seniority level: Professional
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- Team
- Pharma
- Locations
- Bayer Norway
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
- Last application date
- 19 December, 2025
Colleagues
Bayer Norway
Workplace & Culture
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
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