Serve as the scientific Subject Matter Expert for lifecycle management of blood plasma products
Collaborate cross-functionally with production sites, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, business units, and other R&D teams
Lead and provide scientific guidance for continuous process optimizations, process transfers, root cause analyses of investigations, change requests, regulatory submissions, and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Manage, coordinate, perform, and continuously improve multiple complex laboratory operations and analytical tasks
Coach and mentor team members in laboratory excellence, critically review experimental data, and ensure high-quality scientific interpretations and conclusions
Prepare, review, and present reports, presentations, and scientific insights in accordance with internal standards to both internal and external stakeholders
Coach, mentor, and supervise Scientists, Associate Scientists, and technical staff, supporting their growth and development

University degree (MSc or PhD) in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, including industrial experience in a GxP-regulated setting
Expertise in downstream processing, protein characterization, and/or product and process improvement, ideally within a plasma-derived product portfolio
Solid understanding of GxP principles, laboratory methodologies, and regulatory processes
Experience with scientific software platforms, MS Office 365, generative AI, and statistics/data analysis
Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality scientific results and effectively solving complex experimental and technical challenges
Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive, results-driven, and collaborative mindset
Proficient in German and English (oral and written)

Senior Scientist – Scientific Operations Services – R&D Plasma

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