Alvotech is looking for a temporary (6 months contract with the possibility of extension) Payroll Specialist The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with Icelandic labor laws, collective agreements, tax requirements, and internal policies. The role works closely with HR, Finance, managers, external payroll providers, and government authorities to deliver a high-quality payroll service to employees. Key responsibilities and minimum requirements according to job level: • Process monthly payroll accurately and on time. • Review and validate payroll data, including salaries, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, allowances, and deductions. • Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy within HR and payroll systems. • Calculate final settlements, vacation pay, and other employee payments. • Support payroll-related month-end and year-end activities. • Ensure compliance with Icelandic labor legislation, tax regulations, social security requirements, and collective bargaining agreements. • Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and union requirements. • Prepare and submit payroll-related reports and declarations to authorities and third-party providers. • Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports. • Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll, taxation, benefits, vacation accruals, and deductions. • Provide guidance and support on payroll-related matters in a professional and confidential manner. • Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll administration. Competencies required to fulfill the employee responsibilities and work assignments: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience. • Strong knowledge of Icelandic payroll practices, taxation, pension administration, and labor market requirements. • Experience working with payroll and HR information systems. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll reporting. • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • Fluent in Icelandic and English, both written and spoken. Additional competencies required to fulfill key management responsibilities: • Experience supporting multinational payroll operations. • Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and union requirements in Iceland. • Experience with payroll process improvement and automation initiatives. • Experience working in a complex or fast-paced organizational environment. Specifics of the role: • The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with Icelandic labor laws, collective agreements, tax requirements, and internal policies. Minimum education and experience required for the role: Education: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience: • Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience At Alvotech, we are building a global biotechnology company with a clear purpose: to expand access to high-quality, affordable biologic medicines for patients worldwide. Our people are central to that mission. Across our global teams, we bring together expertise in science, manufacturing, quality and commercial operations to shape the future of biosimilars. We offer a dynamic, fast-moving environment where curiosity, initiative and ownership are encouraged. Rooted in Icelandic values and operating on a global stage, we value collaboration, diversity and integrity across everything we do. Our teams work on meaningful challenges, contribute directly to patient impact, and grow alongside the business. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking to take your next step, Alvotech offers the opportunity to do work that matters, in a company driven by purpose and scale. If you do not see a role that matches your experience today, we still welcome general applications from individuals who share our ambition and want to help improve access to biologic medicines worldwide. If you have any technical issues, please contact: hr@alvotech.com
Key responsibilities and minimum requirements according to job level: Contribute to the documentation and management of microbial control strategy for DS and DP production processes from Incoming good to final product. Provide Sterility assurance and Microbiology expertise to operations to ensure manufacturing meets cGMP standards and regulatory expectations. Provides oversight to facility and quality systems state of compliance with internal requirements and appropriate regulations and participates in the development of action plans to correct deficiencies and improve quality processes. Provides microbial and aseptic expertise to lead and support EMI, Deviations, CAPAs and complaints related to DS and DP manufacturing. Supports site internal inspections, Regulatory and Client audits. Author/review/approve GMP documents including but not limited to SOPs, batch records, protocols, reports and specifications. Be an SME author of deviations, CAPAs and change controls relating to sterility assurance and microbiology as required in span of expertise. Responsible for own continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of new regulatory requirements as well as technical developments relevant to own area of expertise. Proactively share knowledge for the benefit of others. As a trained trainer, train, coach, and mentor, help to provide guidance and support for less experienced member of staff. Accountable for ensuring quality metrics and KPIs are maintained in control for areas of responsibility. Responsible for handling and support of Environmental Monitoring and Personnel Monitoring excursion investigations. Accountable for the following functions and responsibilities: Planning & Scheduling of Microbiological sampling, testing, resource allocation and responsible for associated KPIs. Supporting site wide microbiology program and projects Support all QMS workflows and Microbiological test record reviews for batch disposition. Act as a backup for all activities related to Microbiology laboratory and associated documentation. Lead / support EMPQ, EM trending and reporting Handling EMIs and PMIs Support site Gowning regime Support site Cleaning regime Lead Disinfectant Efficacy Studies and Implementation Lead site Contamination Control Strategy Lead Viral and Microbial control strategies Support Audit readiness sitewide Support Smoke Studies Planning and Reporting Lead Microbial Risk Assessments Support in ensureing Cleanroom behaviour – Aseptic Behaviours Support Cleanroom behavior training Support APS Planning, Risk Assessment, Protocol writing and Reporting Competencies required to fulfill the employee responsibilities and work assignments: An employee shall follow the job description that pertains to his/her position. In addition, an employee shall follow the SOPs that pertains to his/her position Keeping training overdues to a minimum. An employee shall adhere to and set an example for the Company’s etiquette in all matters of behavior and manners. The employee shall take the initiative when solving a task assigned to him/her and do whatever is necessary to solve it. It is important that an employee has the company values at the heart in his/her work. An employee shall be actively involved in tasks that involve other departments in the company, in addition to other tasks assigned to him/her. At Alvotech, we are building a global biotechnology company with a clear purpose: to expand access to high-quality, affordable biologic medicines for patients worldwide. Our people are central to that mission. Across our global teams, we bring together expertise in science, manufacturing, quality and commercial operations to shape the future of biosimilars. We offer a dynamic, fast-moving environment where curiosity, initiative and ownership are encouraged. Rooted in Icelandic values and operating on a global stage, we value collaboration, diversity and integrity across everything we do. Our teams work on meaningful challenges, contribute directly to patient impact, and grow alongside the business. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking to take your next step, Alvotech offers the opportunity to do work that matters, in a company driven by purpose and scale. If you do not see a role that matches your experience today, we still welcome general applications from individuals who share our ambition and want to help improve access to biologic medicines worldwide. If you have any technical issues, please contact: hr@alvotech.com
About the role: Alvotech is looking to hire a Scientist or Senior Technician for the BioAnalytics Laboratory in Stockholm (Sweden). This role offers the opportunity to join a new team dedicated to the analysis of PK, immunogenicity and biomarker samples originating from Alvotech’s sponsored clinical trials. We are seeking a flexible and motivated technician or scientist with experience in bioanalytical method development, method validation or clinical sample analysis working in a regulated laboratory. Your expertise will be crucial in running the bioanalytical laboratory in compliance with global standards. Key Responsibilities: Performance (execution, documentation, troubleshooting) of bioanalytical method development and method validation (Quantitation of drug concentration (PK), Immunogenicity (ADA/NAB), Biomarker) Analysis of samples (PK, Immunogenicity, Biomarker) from clinical studies in compliance with the study plan, SOPs and relevant international guidelines Support of report generation (development reports, transfer plans/reports, validation plans/reports, study sample analysis plans/reports) QC check of validation and sample analysis data Support of sample management (sample receipt, aliquotation, labeling, tracking etc.) Support of QM/QA processes (deviations, CAPA, SOP generation/update, inspections/audits etc.) Support of maintenance / qualification of relevant laboratory equipment General laboratory work to maintain laboratory operations such as autoclaving, preparing buffers/media, ordering, cleaning the workplace, etc. Job Requirements: Training as a Technician / Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) / Bachelor with at least 2 years of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, immunology, biochemistry, biotechnology) Experience in the development or validation of bioanalytical assays or the analysis of clinical samples, e.g. for the quantitation of drug in serum (PK samples) or detection of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) Experience with immunological/bioanalytical methods, e.g. ELISA , Electrochemi-luminescence (ECL) by MSD Industry experience from work in a regulated environment (e.g. GCP, GLP) at a bioanalytical service provider is beneficial Knowledge and/or practical experience in cultivation of primary cells and/or cell lines under sterile conditions in a cell culture laboratory (Good Cell Culture Practice) is beneficial Fluency in English, both written and spoken What we offer: Meaningful Work: Tackle inspiring challenges with passionate colleagues on projects that make a real difference in people’s lives. Global Growth: Join a fast-growing, international company with a diverse and inclusive culture. Collaborative Environment: Work in a positive, flexible, and innovative setting that values teamwork and creativity. Career Development: Benefit from support for personal growth, internal mobility, and ongoing training opportunities. Cultural Exchange: Take advantage of exchange opportunities with our Reykjavik, Iceland lab for short or long-term stays. Well-being & Perks: Enjoy wellness benefits, on-site changing rooms, and a stocked office with snacks, fruit, and great coffee. Community & Celebration: Participate in regular social events and celebrate team milestones together. At Alvotech, we are building a global biotechnology company with a clear purpose: to expand access to high-quality, affordable biologic medicines for patients worldwide. Our people are central to that mission. Across our global teams, we bring together expertise in science, manufacturing, quality and commercial operations to shape the future of biosimilars. We offer a dynamic, fast-moving environment where curiosity, initiative and ownership are encouraged. Rooted in Icelandic values and operating on a global stage, we value collaboration, diversity and integrity across everything we do. Our teams work on meaningful challenges, contribute directly to patient impact, and grow alongside the business. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking to take your next step, Alvotech offers the opportunity to do work that matters, in a company driven by purpose and scale. If you do not see a role that matches your experience today, we still welcome general applications from individuals who share our ambition and want to help improve access to biologic medicines worldwide. If you have any technical issues, please contact: hr@alvotech.com
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