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: 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.
