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Join Our Team as Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

 

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can work with cutting-edge products and make a positive difference? We are expanding and actively seeking a committed individual like you to join us in the role of QA&RA Specialist.

 

This position holds a cross-functional nature, making you a vital team member involved in both design and development projects. Additionally, you will provide crucial support to our operations team in areas such as quality management and regulatory affairs.

 

We are looking for you that thrives in an entrepreneurial life science company. Come and be a part of a team that values diversity, fosters creativity, and works together to achieve greatness.

 

About Symcel

Symcel is a Swedish Medtech company providing analytical instrument solutions and services for measuring cell metabolism with high sensitivity. Our goal is to develop the fastest detection of live bacteria. We focus on two regulated markets with different time to market. Rapid sterility testing starting with cell & gene therapies is closest to market and we are in pre-commercialization phase. Longer term vision for in-vitro diagnostics of severe infections with FDA approval planned for 2028.

 

We are located at Karolinska Institute campus in Solna with modern facilities including product development, production, R&D labs, sales, and marketing. We are in commercial phase with our first lab tools offering for R&D and in development of several new. Company growth is accelerating with global instrument use within R&D and clinical applications.

Symcel is home to a mix of business drivers, engineers, and scientists. All with the common aim to bring our technology to use for tackling some of the world’s most acute health challenges. This includes developing rapid bacterial detection solutions for markets like cell & gene therapy as well as infection diagnostics. We are a highly educated and international team of +25 full-time employees, and we are steadily growing. Our working language is English.

Discover more about Symcel and our technology by browsing through our website www.symcel.com

 

What you will do at Symcel

In your role as a QA&RA Specialist at Symcel, you will play a pivotal role as a key member of the Operations team. Your responsibilities will extend to close collaboration with the product supply team and engagement in post-market customer interactions. Additionally, you will contribute your expertise to ongoing development projects, particularly in verification and validation planning. Your role also involves shaping the regulatory strategy and overseeing its realization for Symcel products.

Your main responsibilities

As QA&RA Specialist, you will:

 

  • Manage, maintain, and improve our quality management system including quality policy, risk policy and quality goals.
  • Coordinate customer feedback issues, providing timely solutions to keep our customers satisfied.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve processes and product quality.
  • Collaborate with Product, Development and Market teams to establish and improve validation programs and customer interactions for compliance assessments.
  • Support Engineering team in V&V planning and performance.
  • Lead and oversee the regulation process for Symcel products on the various markets, including filing necessary applications and handling of Regulatory Affairs related interactions such as with Notified Bodies and government agencies.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards.
  • Keep the organization aware of new regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct risk management within the company and support process owners
  • Together with the Management team ensure that the quality and products are continuously improved to be at the leading edge within cell-based microcalorimetry.


About You

For this role, we believe your enthusiasm for collaborating with cross-functional teams and prioritizing customer needs is a crucial asset. Your outstanding communication and collaboration abilities, coupled with your flexibility, proactivity, curiosity, and goal-oriented mindset, align well with the demands of this position.

Maintaining adherence to good documentation practices and upholding standards of order and tidiness are foundational aspects of this role.

Your proven ability to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects, tasks, and programs while aligning with business priorities is a significant advantage.

Additionally, your comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements and the regulatory landscape in the life science industry, encompassing ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GxP or equivalent standards, is deemed essential for success in this role.

 

 

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

  1. Educational Background: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in science, or related field or equivalent.
  2. Experience from working within quality and regulatory affairs management with minimum 5 years of working experience.
  3. Organized: Laying to keep order and tidy.
  4. Cross functional Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, prioritizing customer needs, cost-efficiency, and the reliability of solutions.
  5. Self-motivated: Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving goals and taking the initiative.
  6. Effective communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
  7. Good documentation practices: Demonstrates sound practices in documenting work and processes.
  8. Proficient in English: Confident in both written and spoken English.

 

These qualification and skills will be essential for success in the role and contribute to the efficient operation and growth of the company.

Meriting

  • Experience from eQMS Greenlight Guru
  • Familiar with GxP, ISO 13485, IVDR
  • Experience from Medtech/biotech/IVD industry
  • Experience from QC environments in pharma and biotech within especially bioprocessing and release testing of products including sterility tests etc.

Application

The application deadline for this position is April 15, 2024; however, we will be reviewing and processing applications on a rolling basis. We are eager to fill this role, and we encourage applications from candidates who are already situated in the Stockholm-Uppsala region.

To apply for the position, please send your application to the following email address: careers@symcel.com

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products and make

a positive impact on customer experiences? Symcel, a dynamic Swedish Medtech company
specializing in analytical instrument solutions, is expanding and invites dedicated individuals
to join as a Test Engineer and Technical Writer.

About Symcel
Symcel is a Swedish Medtech company providing analytical instrument solutions and
services for measuring cell metabolism with high sensitivity. We are located at Karolinska
Institute campus in Solna with modern facilities including product development, production, R&D labs, sales, and marketing. We are in commercial phase with our first lab tools offering and in development of several new products including a rapid IVD solution for severe infections. Company growth is accelerating with global instrument use within R&D and clinical applications.
Symcel is home to a mix of business drivers, engineers, and scientists. All with the common
aim to bring our technology to use for tackling some of the world’s most acute health
challenges. This includes developing rapid bacterial detection solutions for markets like cell & gene therapy as well as infection diagnostics. We are a highly educated and international team of +25 full-time employees, and we are steadily growing. Our working language is English.

Learn more about Symcel and our technology at www.symcel.com

 

What you will do at Symcel
This unique role within our product management team you will collaborate closely with engineering and the customer support team in post-market customer interactions. Not only will you become a technical expert, but you'll also significantly contribute to creating comprehensive technical documents.


Your responsibilities will include:

Technical Documentation: Create user-friendly manuals, technical documents, and product
guides.
Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure product functionality, reliability, and
performance.
Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize customer
disruption.
Product Enhancement: Work on improving product performance and optimizing features.
Feature Validation: Participate in validating new features, aligning them with quality
standards and user requirements.
Process Improvement: Contribute to ongoing improvements in product development
processes.

About You:
We are looking for individuals with a passion for hands-on technical tasks, problem-solving,
and enthusiasm for creating comprehensive documentation for customer use.


Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
Education: Master of Science in Engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in service and/or R&D engineering.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with
the ability to convey highly technical information in a clear and engaging manner.
Problem-Solving Ability: Proficient in practical problem-solving, with attention to detail.
Self-Motivation: Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
Documentation Practices: Demonstrates sound practices in documenting work and
processes.
Collaboration: Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams to reach set goals
Goal-Driven: Possesses a proactive personality and a relentless drive to achieve objectives.

Application
We will be reviewing and processing applications continously. We are eager to fill this role,
and we encourage applications from candidates who are already situated in the Stockholm-
Uppsala region.
To apply for the position, please send your application to: careers@symcel.com

Join Our Team as Purchase and Delivery Specialist

Are you seeking a thrilling opportunity to work with cutting-edge products and leave a meaningful impact? We're currently seeking a dedicated individual like you to fill a temporary position as a Purchase and Delivery Specialist.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in our team, engaging in various production and R&D projects. Moreover, you'll offer essential support to our operations team in logistics.

If you thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of an entrepreneurial life science company, we want you to join us. Become a valued member of a team that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and collaborates to achieve remarkable results.

 

About Symcel

Symcel is a Swedish MedTech company providing analytical instrument solutions and services for measuring cell metabolism. Our objective is to supply instruments capable of rapidly detecting live bacteria, specifically designed for sterility testing in cell and gene therapies, as well as for in-vitro diagnostics of severe infections.

 

We are currently 30+ full-time employees representing an international team with main office located at Karolinska Institute campus in Solna and local representation in Copenhagen and Boston. Our working language is English.

 

Discover more about Symcel and our technology by browsing through our website www.symcel.com

 

What you will do at Symcel

In the role as a Purchase and Delivery Specialist, you'll hold a central position in supporting both operations and development by managing supply requirements and ensuring the timely delivery of products, all while closely collaborating with our customers.

 

Your main responsibilities

  • Plan and lead packaging & delivery activities to ensure the products are shipped and installed at customer’s sites.
  • Plan and lead purchase activities to support production, service, and development.
  • Be responsible for keeping Symcel inventory updated.
  • Managing and providing couriers with necessary information via web pages, software, and completion of paperwork for worldwide shipments.
  • Monitor the costs and delivery times of purchased items in accordance with the budget.
  • Ensure relevant purchase and delivery documentation are maintained and kept safe.


About You
For this role, we believe you are a hands-on, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person who enjoy cross-functional collaboration and put customer needs in focus. Your outstanding communication and collaboration skills, along with your flexibility, proactive attitude, curiosity, and goal-oriented mindset, make you an ideal fit for this position.

Your proven ability to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects, tasks, and programs while aligning with business priorities is a significant advantage.

 

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience from working within purchase, supply chain, logistics with minimum 3 years of working experience.
  • Organized: Laying to keep order and tidy.
  • Hands-on: Like to get to grips with things and work hands-on.
  • Proficient in English: Confident in both written and spoken English.

 

These qualification and skills will be essential for success in the role and contribute to the efficient operation and growth of the company.

Application

The application deadline for this position is April 15, 2024; however, we will be reviewing and processing applications on a rolling basis. We are eager to fill this role, and we encourage applications from candidates who are already situated in the Stockholm-Uppsala region.

To apply for the position, please send your application to the following email address: careers@symcel.com

Join Our Team as Sales Manager

Are you seeking to make a difference in an innovative, fast growing medtech company with a cutting-edge technology? We're currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill a position as Sales Manager.

In this role, you'll be an essential part of our commercial team contributing to the achievement of sales targets, filling the pipeline, expanding the customer base, penetrating new markets, and securing strong customer partnerships.

If you thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of an entrepreneurial life science company, we want you to join us. Become a valued member of a team that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and collaborates to achieve remarkable results.

 

About Symcel

Symcel is a Swedish medtech company in an exciting commercial scale-up phase and with offices in Stockholm, Boston and Copenhagen. 86 MSEK has just been raised allowing the company to launch the world’s fastest system for the detection of live bacteria. Symcel’s latest system delivers a brand-new solution for testing sterility in the growing cell and gene therapy (C&GT) market using the unique properties of the calorimetry-based detection system paired with machine learning and in-depth application knowledge.  

We are currently 30+ full-time employees representing an international team of 16 nationalities. We are business drivers, scientists, and engineers with a passion for enabling the measure of life faster and better than existing technologies. Our working language is English.

Discover more about Symcel and our technology by browsing through our website https://symcel.com/

 

Your main responsibilities

  • Lead generation: Use various strategies and tools to identify potential leads from different sources such as social media platforms, networking events and conferences followed by proactive outreach presenting and explaining the features and benefits of the company´s solutions.
  • Develop and Execute Sales Strategies: Prepare comprehensive sales plans that align with the company's goals and sales targets. Implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets, fill the pipeline, expand the customer base and penetrate new markets.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships. Understand customer needs and offer solutions and support that meet those needs.
  • Closure of deals: Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve sales targets.
  • Customer Support: Make sure that any problems and issues from customers are handled, solved, and answered correctly and within a reasonable time.
  • Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Forecast future sales and formulate sales reports for management. Use data and analytics to guide decision-making and strategy adjustments.
  • Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with Application, Marketing, Product Development, and Customer Service teams to ensure to tailor solutions to client needs and a consistent and cohesive approach to sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Market Awareness: Keep up to date with market trends, industry changes and competitive landscape to understand client challenges and opportunities and to share insights with relevant company functions.

 

About You
For this role, we believe you excel in customer outreach, lead generation and closure of deals, working with customers on a long-term basis. You have experience being part of a scale-up company and/or introducing a completely new technology within life science.

You are an energetic, proactive person, with a customer centric mindset and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Proven Sales Experience: 10+ years of successful international sales experience, including selling capital equipment or tools offerings in the life science industry. Experience from the cell and gene therapy area is an advantage but not a requirement.
  • Proven Experience in Lead Generation/prospecting: Demonstrated ability in proactively generating high-quality leads.
  • Experience from regulated markets: Preferably a few years of experience selling solutions to customers with regulatory requirements.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, partners, and Symcel colleagues.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends, sales data, and financial reports to inform strategies and decisions.
  • Customer Service Orientation: A strong focus on customer satisfaction and the ability to manage customer relationships and expectations.
  • Education: Master's degree in life science
  • Proficient in English: Confident in both written and spoken English.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to adapt to new sales technologies and tools.
  • Travel flexibility: Willing and able to travel at least 5-8 days per month mainly within Europe.

 

Application

We will be reviewing and processing applications continuously with a deadline of the 30th April. We are eager to fill this role, and we encourage applications from candidates who are already situated in the Stockholm-Uppsala or Copenhagen region.

To apply for the position, please send your application to the following email address: careers@symcel.com

Join Our Team as Senior Marketing Manager

Are you seeking to make a difference in an innovative, fast-growing medtech company with a cutting-edge technology? We're currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill a position as Senior Marketing Manager.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in our commercial team, enhancing company and technology awareness, generating and maturing leads as well as penetrating new markets and expanding the customer base in close collaboration with Sales, Product Management and Applications.

If you thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of an entrepreneurial life science company, we want you to join us. Become a valued member of a team that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and collaborates to achieve remarkable results.

 

About Symcel

Symcel is a Swedish medtech company in an exciting commercial scale-up phase and with offices in Stockholm, Boston and Copenhagen. 86 MSEK has just been raised allowing the company to launch the world’s fastest system for the detection of live bacteria. Symcel’s latest system delivers a brand-new solution for testing sterility in the growing cell and gene therapy (C&GT) market using the unique properties of the calorimetry-based detection system paired with machine learning and in-depth application knowledge.  

We are currently 30+ full-time employees representing an international team of 16 nationalities. We are business drivers, scientists and engineers with a passion for enabling the measure of life faster and better than existing technologies. Our working language is English.

Discover more about Symcel and our technology by browsing through our website https://symcel.com/

  

Your main responsibilities

  • Develop and Execute Marketing Strategies: Prepare comprehensive marketing plans that align with the company's goals and sales targets. Implement marketing strategies to enhance company and technology awareness, the maturation of leads, penetration of new markets and expansion of the customer base.
  • Marketing campaigns: Develop and oversee marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
  • Digital Marketing: Manage digital marketing efforts, including website, SEO, email campaigns and social media, to disseminate technical content, generate sales lead and investor care.
  • Event management: Plan, execute and follow-up on events like conferences, user meetings and webinars.
  • Collaterals: Responsible for the creation and delivery of engaging and effective marketing collaterals and content (Brochures, blogs, LinkedIn posts, newsletters and posters) in collaboration with Sales, Product Management and Applications aligned with new company branding.
  • External Collaborations: Build relationships with key customers, industry players, agencies, and vendors.
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Product Management and Applications to ensure the right positioning and messaging of various both academic and industry related applications-,continuously optimising on behalf of customer feedback.
  • Market Awareness: Keep up to date with market trends, industry changes and competitive landscape to understand client challenges and opportunities and to adjust marketing strategies and campaigns. Insights are to be shared with relevant company functions.
  • Budget Management: Prepare marketing budgets, monitor and analyse costs ensuring funds are allocated optimally to various campaigns and activities.
  • Analysis and reporting: Monitoring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

 

About You
For this role, we believe you excel both working on a strategic marketing level as well as on an operational hands-on level. You have experience working in a scale-up company and/or introducing a completely new technology within life science.

You are an energetic, proactive person, with a customer centric mindset and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Proven Marketing Experience: 10+ years of successful international marketing experience from the life science industry. Experience from marketing capital equipment or in a start-up is an advantage.
  • Experience from regulated markets: A few years of experience from marketing solutions to customers with regulatory requirements is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools: A few years of experience working e.g. SEO, social media and e-mail marketing.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and optimize marketing initiatives and their outcome as well as assessment of sales and market data.
  • Creativity: creative thinking
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, partners, and Symcel colleagues.
  • Proficient in English: Confident in both written and spoken English.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in life science supplemented with commercial degree or a Master’s degree in life science.
  • Travel flexibility: Willing and able to travel at least 10-15 days per year within Europe and the US.

 

Application

We will be reviewing and processing applications continuously until April 30th. We are eager to fill this role, and we encourage applications from candidates who are already situated in the Stockholm-Uppsala region.

To apply for the position, please send your application to the following email address: careers@symcel.com