Senior Scientist (m/f/x) Development and Pre-commercial Service

At our plant in Halle/Westphalia, we produce drugs for the treatment of various cancers and other life-threatening diseases.
In the role of Senior Scientist (m/f/d) Development and Pre-commercial Services, you’re responsible for the development and optimization of the conjugation and purification platform for the Halle (Westphalia) site. This will support our new pre-commercial suite in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) development. You will ensure technical and scientific expertise, further development, innovation and continuous improvements of the technological platform.
Furthermore, the tasks include:

• Lead of the scientific proposition for the site
• Managing a team of operators in manufacturing pre-commercial or commercial products
• Support people development and promote a culture of collaboration
• Establishment of development capacities and subsequent support at all sites
• Continuous development in close cooperation with our customers
• Oversee the change control process with customers and internal teams
• Identification of opportunities for improvement
• Responsibility for compliance with regulatory requirements and GMP standards to drive high quality and safety standards
• Risk and CAPA management and related remediation strategy development
• Regular reporting and escalation to the leadership team
• Support and development of new technologies such as digital twin or enhanced DOE analysis
• Coordination and control of scope changes
• Conduct presentations and participate in conferences and meetings in the scientific community

What you'll bring:

• PhD in biotechnology, chemistry or biology required
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a research or development environment
• Experience in interacting with customers and with Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative initiatives and promote a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software tools
• Fluent in German and proficient in written and spoken English

Benefits

• An attractive salary and 30 days' vacation
• An efficient and pleasant working environment in a team that is looking forward to meeting you!
• In-house modern canteen with an attractive subsidy
• Job bike leasing
• Free company sports, e.g. yoga, squash and fitness courses

We offer interesting opportunities to committed and talented people. Gender, age, skin color, origin, sexual orientation and disabilities do not play a role - on the contrary: we promote diversity and believe that diversity is an enrichment.
We look forward to receiving the documents relating to your professional career directly via our online system.