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.

Position Overview:

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.

Additional info

The position is located at Bayer AS’ main offices at Lysaker in Oslo, Norway.

Application and Questions Regarding the Position:
The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the life sciences recruitment company Borka Consulting AS.

Questions:
For more information about this position before submitting your application, please contact:

Cecilie Fraas Borka, phone +47 928 55 352 / email: 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.

Please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English.

Please submit your application via this link or via the "Apply here" button below

Application Deadline:
December 19th 2025. We will review the applications on continuous basis. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier.

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.

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About Bayer
At Bayer we always start by listening — because our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Their needs, along with the challenges facing society, inspire us to develop ideas and solutions that truly improve people’s lives. As part of the Bayer team, every employee is committed to understanding and supporting our customers in order to deliver products and innovations that matter — today and in the future.

Bayer Nordic is our regional organization for Northern Europe, with operations in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). We are more than 1,400 passionate employees dedicated to making a difference.

In the Nordic region we host two global R&D and production sites, located in Finland and Norway. Our Turku-based facility is one of Bayer’s global pharmaceutical production hubs, manufacturing medicines for over 130 countries worldwide. In recent years, Bayer has increased its investments, research activities, and partnerships across the Nordic region, strengthening our role as one of the most significant life science companies in the area.

Why Bayer?
Because we are pioneers in the fields of human and plant health. Because we invent solutions that contribute to a sustainable future for our planet. And because a career at Bayer allows you to put your passion into practice and make a real impact.

Workplace & Culture
At Bayer we are visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a future where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We pursue this mission with energy, curiosity, and dedication — always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining what is possible.

There are many reasons to join us. If you are eager to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds, and want to make a real difference, there is only one choice: Bayer.

More information about the company:

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