Ready to put your Sattline coding expertise to the test and solve complex automation challenges? Do you thrive in a GMP-driven environment where precision matters and your work have a direct impact on production performance?
At Syntese, you will have the opportunity to become the key Sattline application specialist at one of Ferring's important API manufacturing sites. Through development and maintenance of the application layer in our OT systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring stable, reliable, and efficient production while contributing to the future digitalization of our manufacturing environment.
Syntese – Part of Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical leader in reproductive medicine, maternal health, and specialty areas within gastroenterology and urology. Our company operates 15 manufacturing sites worldwide. One of these sites is Syntese, located in Hvidovre, Denmark, where we manufacture Mesalazine 24/7. Mesalazine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used in our formulations for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. We are globally recognized for producing Mesalazine of exceptional and consistent quality. In doing so, we help thousands of people in Denmark and millions worldwide who live with chronic intestinal inflammation such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. At Syntese you will work on-site, alongside approximately 140 engaged and highly skilled colleagues in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Ferring +You – Our collaboration
Your immediate team consists of three highly experienced colleagues: the Head of IT/OT, a Systems Analyst, and an OT Hardware Specialist. Together, you form a small but highly capable team where knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.
The team works closely with Production, QA, Compliance, and Engineering to ensure stable operations while driving innovation and modernization initiatives.
"While maintaining a stable production environment is our first priority, we are also investing heavily in the future. We are expanding our use of production data, strengthening IT/OT integration, implementing AVEVA PI, and preparing for a new SAP platform. This role offers the opportunity to work with both today's critical systems and tomorrow's technologies."
– Hassan Aslam, Head of IT/OT
Your day at Ferring
As our Sattline Application Specialist, you will also play a key role in ensuring the stability and performance of the Distributed Control System (DCS) at our manufacturing site, supporting daily operations and driving system improvements.
You will have hands-on responsibility for the Sattline application layer, including:
Analyzing batch execution and process logic to troubleshoot production issues
Identifying root causes of process deviations within the Sattline application code
Developing, implementing, and testing code changes to support process improvements and optimizations
Leading or participating in automation, digitalization, and process optimization initiatives. Ensuring all changes are handled in accordance with GMP, validation, and change control requirements
As the site's primary Sattline application specialist, you will have significant influence on technical decisions, system enhancements, and the overall evolution of the OT environment. You will also contribute to system lifecycle management and business-critical projects, including upgrades and continuous improvement of the control system landscape.
In addition, the site is exploring future modernization initiatives, including potential migration to ABB 800xA and integration of new production infrastructure.
Behind our innovation – there’s you
You bring strong technical Sattline expertise and with your analytical mindset, you support production by ensuring stable and efficient control systems.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for automation, you continuously expand your knowledge and stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
In addition, you have:
Experience developing and troubleshooting Sattline application code, including batch logic, alarms, and sequencing in a regulated environment
Hands-on experience with Sattline or similar DCS/SCADA platforms (e.g., PROCOS, DeltaV, or ABB 800xA), including configuration and application programming
The ability to translate process changes into robust, compliant control solutions with proper testing and documentation
Experience working in a GMP-regulated industry (pharma, chemistry, or food)
A relevant technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience
Behind our purpose – there’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply by the link in the job ad. Kindly include a few lines regarding your motivation for applying in the CV.
Please note that we review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match.
Please note that we are unable to offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be located within the Øresund region.
Note to agencies: This search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us unsolicited profiles.
About Ferring:
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology, and urology.
Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Read more at ferring.com.