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Crystallisation Process Development Chemist/Chemical engineer, Process Chemistry R&D

Requisition ID:

7681

Location:

Copenhagen, Danish Capital Region, DK

Crystallisation Process Development Chemist/Chemical engineer, Process Chemistry R&D

We are looking for a talented synthetic organic chemist or talented chemical engineer with an interest in crystallization and associated isolation processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to join Process Chemistry R&D.
The role will be key to the manufacture of APIs of the desired purity, solid form, morphology and particle size distribution which will in turn have a direct impact of the pharmaceutical product (solid dosage form) The position offers unique challenges with impact on projects from discovery to commercial implementation of our small molecule Active pharmaceutical ingredients API.
This offers a great opportunity to be part of a great team and to play a key role in supporting Lundbeck’s development pipeline (small molecules) and help develop new medicines to treat Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases.

Your new role

As crystallization process development chemist/engineer in the department of Process Chemistry R&D you will join a dynamic team who have the responsibility of enabling the progression of Lundbeck’s rapidly expanding pipeline.
In this position you will have the unique opportunity to influence many different parts of the development value chain, from route scouting to scale up of chemical processes under and eventual transfer to commercial production.

Your key responsibilities include:

Develop reliable crystallization processes that ensure control of purity, solid form and particle size distribution for active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.

Support the scale up of our crystallization in our internal facilitates or at CMOs.

Develop technical engineering solutions to novel process techniques for facilitating out of the ordinary task (like milling, filtration and drying).

Ensure we develop sustainable chemical processes that are suitable for commercial production.

Coordination with our external CMO to ensure the progression of our pipeline.

Representing Process Chemistry R&D in cross functional development teams.

Ensure data is generated to support regulatory filing for e.g.
collaboration on the API control strategy.

Your future team

Process Chemistry R&D is part of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) organization, where our goal is to scale-up and implement new synthetic processes as well as the GMP manufacture of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).
The production of development candidates will be internally or using capacity at one of our CMOs due to the dynamic nature of our pipeline.

Your future team is international with a strong teamwork culture where collaboration within the unit and the whole CMC Area is vital to their success.

Process Chemistry R&D is located at two sites in Denmark (Valby and Lumsås), the holder of this position will be located at our Valby site with some travel to our Lumsås site.

What you bring to the team

Hold a PhD or are about to complete a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline with a focus on controlled crystallization of organic compounds.

Have experience in scale up of chemical processes.

You demonstrated expertise in crystallization process development and scale-up with an emphasis on control of polymorph, purity, bulk properties and particle size.

Familiarity with process analytical technologies in the context of crystallization process development is desired.

Have experience in scale up of chemical processes.

Knowledge or experience of GMP is an asset, but not essential.

Show initiative, work in an organised and flexible manner.

Enjoys working under strict timelines and is goal orientated.

Good communication skills, it is essential that the candidate has a desire and ability to communicate and collaborates effectively with colleagues and members of other departments.

You are fluent in written and spoken English.
Fluency in Danish is a plus.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives.
We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders.
We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve.
Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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If you have questions, please contact Stig Holden Skov, Process Development Specialist on HOLD@lundbeck.com.

Applications must be received by 20 May 2026.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders.
Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real.
Our commitment is real.
Our impact is real.

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders.
Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real.
Our commitment is real.
Our impact is real.

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