Words from HR Manager
“The competence of our employees creates our success.”
“The competence of our employees creates our success.”
Why should you choose Galenica? The answer is simple. At Galenica you will be an crucial part of our team, working with important pharmaceuticals, with high expectations and developing goals. At the same time, you will also be able to fully be yourself and get to socialize with interesting, competent and kind individuals who will enrich your life.
Take the chance to get to know four of our collages, maybe one of them will become a close friend or an inspiring colleague, as they reflect on their background and everyday work at Galenica.
First name: Magnus
Current position: Head of Pharmaceutical Development
Educational background and year of graduation: Pharmacy degree, University of Gothenburg 2005
Work experience: After graduating, I worked in the supply and manufacture of medicinal products under government auspices. At Galenica, I have previously worked as an R&D Scientist and Senior Scientist in pharmaceutical development. Since 2017, I have been working as Production Manager, responsible for the manufacturing of clinical trial materials and contract manufacturing of medicinal products for commercial use.
Started working at Galenica: April 2008
How did you start your journey at Galenica?
Since galenics was what I found most interesting during my education, it was hard not to be attracted to Galenica AB. The company needed staff to work on vaccine development. This matched my background well as I was an exchange student, at Monash University in Melbourne, studying vectors for oral DNA vaccines. My first assignment at Galenica involved ball milling of active substance and its characterization by laser diffraction. In the next project, I worked with formulation and process development for an adjuvant.
What does a typical working day look like for you?
Generally, I start the day by tuning in to make sure my team is up and running with the activities that are planned. In the morning, pulse meetings or work sessions are then completed. After lunch, it is common to gather parts of my team for follow-up and planning, either of line-related activities or production deliverables. The day often ends with review/approval of various quality-related documents.
What is the best/most fun thing about working at Galenica?
New needs and challenges arise constantly in projects and line-related work. Usually Galenica has a diversified project portfolio and I grow in my own knowledge as I get to address new issues.
First name: Elsa
Current position: Scientist 1
Educational background and year of graduation: MSc in technical nanoscience, graduation 2019
Work experience: During my education, I found the courses dealing with chemistry and pharmaceuticals to be the most exciting. After graduation, I therefore chose to apply to the pharmaceutical industry and ended up at Galenica.
Started working at Galenica: April 2019
How did you start your journey at Galenica?
I started working as a Lab Technician in the Analytical department immediately after graduation. Pretty soon I moved on to become an R&D Scientist which is a position that suits me well where I get to develop all the time.
What does a typical working day look like for you?
It varies a lot, some days I work mostly in the laboratory, while other days there is more desk work with planning, evaluation, and compilation of results. I analyze different types of formulations to support formulation development, develop analytical methods, and perform analyzes of stability samples. In addition, I am responsible for some of Galenica’s equipment.
What is the best/most fun thing about working at Galenica?
I really enjoy the mix of practical work in the lab and working at the desk. I feel that I am constantly developing and learning more. There are many different projects that are run at Galenica and they are all different, which means that you always learn something new. Last but certainly not least, I get along very well with my colleagues, it’s never far from a laugh!
First name: Zarema
Current position: Laboratory Technician
Educational background and year of graduation: Pharmaceutical and Food Technician, 2021
Work experience: After many years in healthcare, I made a career change and have since worked as a Laboratory assistant in a microbiology lab before joining Galenica.
Started working at Galenica: January 2022
How did you start your journey at Galenica?
My background and experience in healthcare sparked my interest in working in the pharmaceutical industry, and that has been fulfilled at Galenica. As a relatively new collegue at Galenica, my journey has just begun, and I look forward to an interesting and fulfilling experience where the journey itself is the goal.
What does a typical working day look like for you?
I assist in various projects, ranging from conducting lab experiments to ordering materials for the projects. I also manage lab operations, which includes organizing and maintaining order in the lab, calibrating equipment, ordering and registering chemicals and raw materials, and liaising with suppliers.
What is the best/most fun thing about working at Galenica?
Being involved in projects and having the sense of contributing to the development of future medicines that will help people in need. Not to mention, it’s a great workplace with wonderful colleagues and a pleasant sense of community.
First name: Anna Karin
Current position: Principal Scientist Semi Solids
Educational background and year of graduation: Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry, Surface and Colloid Chemistry 1999, Master of Science in Chemistry 1994
Work experience: After graduation, I worked for many years in formulation development of cosmetic and dermatological products. After a few years as a section manager in a pharmaceutical company, I decided to return to the specialist role and joined the Pharmacy Department at Galenica in 2007.
Started working at Galenica: September 2007
How did you start your journey at Galenica?
My first project at Galenica was to develop Ovixan cream with everything from ingredient selection, packaging and manufacturing process. I then followed the product all the way to launch. An amazing and exciting journey with clinical trials, scale-up, regulatory filing and finally working closely with the Sales and Marketing Department when the product was launched in 2012.
What does a typical working day look like for you?
Today, I have a specialist role as Principal Scientist in Semi Solids formulations, which include creams, gels, ointments, etc. I work closely with the Pharmacy and Analysis Department on development projects within my area of expertise and drive the Semi Solids technology area. This includes, for example, competence development, new technologies, external collaborations and external monitoring, where there is currently strong focus on the environmental and sustainability profile of products.
What is the best/most fun thing about working at Galenica?
I’ve always found the creative, hands-on work of formulation development in the lab to be most enjoyable. For skin medications, there are many elements that need to work together, including the product’s efficacy, safety, stability, preservation, adaptation to packaging and, not least, the cosmetic experience of the product. Then I feel a little extra proud when I see a proprietary product on the pharmacy shelf or get positive feedback from patients.
