Introducing Patheon in Linz

Introducing Patheon in Linz

What you should know about Linz 1 4 2 5 3 Linz is home to more than 90 schools of all different types, several universities and technical colleges of higher education. Linz offers all facilities and amenities of a modern city yet is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery of mountains and cyrstal clear lakes. Climbing, Skiing, Swimming, Wind/Kitesurfing, Waterskiing and much more is within reach of a 30 to 60 minute drive. Futuristic architecture sits alongside ancient churches and open green spaces, making for a stimulating life in Linz. 6 Linz was the European Capital of Culture in 2009 and in 2014 was accepted into the international network of UNESCO Creative Cities (UCCN) as a City of Media Arts. Linz is home to more than 200.000 inhabitants coming from all cultural backgrounds. The old town of Linz has a large choice of shops, bars and cafes, where the famous Linzer Torte, reputed to be the oldest cake in the world, can be sampled.

Working in Linz Getting the right visa Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland can reside up to 3 months without permit. EU/EEA Citizens who want to stay longer than 3 months need to prove that they have an income coming from employment or self employment and health insurance is covered for themselves and their family. Expats from Non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a residence and working permit after 6 months. Cost of Living Linz, as a major economic hub in Austria, can offer a thriving economy and a high standard of living, with many booming industries that can meet the needs of plenty of jobseekers. Austria, a member of the European Union since 1995, is one of the richest countries in the EU and Linz is one of its major economic centers. Important Industries Upper Austria s industrial sector is advanced, and there are many important industrial companies including; VoestAlpine AG, BMW Engine Plant, Primetals Technologies Austria, Rosenbauer International, Borealis and Siemens Österreich AG. Taxes In Austria payroll taxes will be charged. Depending on the salary, progressive tax rates go from 25% up to 50% (55% only for income higher than 1Mio ). EU average Useful Websites: www.help.gv.at

Living in Linz Linz residents enjoy a good quality of life. The city is a hub for industry and arts projects and events, and there is a high rate of employment. The city offers many local amenities, from cinemas to restaurants, and a wide choice of housing and schools. Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and the country s thirdlargest city, with over 200,000 inhabitants. Situated on the Danube, it has a culture mile along the river, which stretches from the Lentos art museum and Brucknerhaus concert hall to the Ars Electronica Center on the northern bank of the river. The city is situated close to the Czech border and is in close proximity to lush countryside and hills. There is a large selection of events and cultural institutions. Among the most well-known are the Ars Electronica Festival and the open-air multimedia event, Klangwolke. The Botanical Gardens are home to approximately 10,000 different species of plants including rare wild plants, cacti and orchids. The 4.2km hectare park also hosts open-air summer concerts. The old town of Linz has a large choice of shops, bars and cafes, where the famous Linzer Torte, reputed to be the oldest cake in the world, can be sampled. The Linzer Schloss Museum is also located in the old town, with exhibitions about Upper Austria. The terrace of the museum offers wonderful views over Linz. A popular space for locals to relax is the Hauptplatz (main square), with the 20-meter-high Holy Trinity, a baroque column completed in 1723, at its center. There are good transportation connections to the neighboring countries Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Languages Spoken: German English

Site information Specialising in process development from early clinical phase, up to commercial production of drug substances (APIs, intermediates, etc) the site in Austria plays an essential role in the global network of Patheon. We support emerging pharma clients as well as global key players in the pharma industry in all phases of chemical, technical and regulatory challenges. On a yearly basis, we run approximately 100 isolated steps in our multipurpose facilities under full cgmp.

Our key competences are in chemical process engineering, upscaling and large-scale chemical production, operating under strict quality regime (cgmp, ISO). We can handle High Potency compound up to Category 3A (OEL 1-10 μg/m³). What makes our site special: Micro and Flow reactor technology to solve challenging synthetic issues Synthesis and handling of polymers for Pharma application GMP high pressure hydrogenation What kind of problems we solve: One stop shop: API development from early clinical phase up to commercial production Optimization and upscaling of chemical processes Quick and reliable Kg production with high quality standard Large scale commercial production Registration, validation, support for filing, support to launch product Getting there: Visiting Address: St.-Peter-Strasse 25 A-4020 Linz Phone +43 732 6916 0 Closest Airport Linz Danube (LNZ) Closest Train Stop Hauptbahnhof Linz Copyright, Google Maps

Working at Patheon Helpful links: Patheon careers About Patheon Patheon sites What I like best about working for Patheon are the challenging and diverse tasks we focus on every day together as a team. Whenever you face a problem you can rely on the help of colleagues and supervisors. The site management in Linz clearly cares for the human behind the job. Leisure activities like excursions, one-day-trips and sightseeing are offered during the year and boost the friendly and jovial working atmosphere. Katrin, Apprentice Chemical Process Engineer Patheon has been a great accelerator for my personal and professional growth. Working in a dynamic international environment, I quickly learned that hard work can open up not only site-based job rotation but also exciting new opportunities in the Patheon international network. Lorena, Monza-Groningen I prefer to work with a global corporation like Patheon. It offers many new perspectives on a daily basis. Patheon is a strong market player which I like very much. I am in daily contact with many different technical crews at the site and being first point of contact when it comes to problem solving and working together in a team to find the right solution, is a key part in my job. As a supervisor, I enjoy supporting my team with constructive leadership and taking care of their training and development on the job. Heinz, Shiftmaster +43 732 6916 0 patheon.com doingbusiness@patheon.com