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Associate Director Electrophoresis (all genders)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   hybrid   |   Job ID: 8295 

 

 

As Associate Director Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) you will lead a team of specialists to develop CE-based assays for release and characterization analytics of mainly RNA-based pharmaceuticals. You will coordinate, plan, and communicate development work packages and timelines to support clinical projects. You will be responsible for development of comprehensive strategies and concepts in the field of capillary electrophoresis. As team leader, you will be also responsible for further development and expansion of the team.

 

Your main responsibilities are: 

  • Independent coordination of scientific projects and planning of necessary activities for project progress of CE methods development. Reporting of progress to the unit, department, project partners, internally and externally

  • Development of overarching analytical strategies and concepts for the characterization of mainly nucleic acids by CE and contribution of innovative ideas for further development of existing projects

  • Technical contact person for CE for the unit, other departments/subsidiaries and external parties by supporting e.g. technology transfer to quality control units including corresponding documentation or method trouble shooting

  • Management and coordination of the CE team. Establishment of new processes and implementation within the team and beyond

 

What you have to offer: 

  • Preferably a PhD in Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or Biology or a related field with at least 3-5 years of work experience 

  • Hands-on experience in analytical method development with capillary electrophoresis, preferably with nucleic acids as analytes

  • Relevant work experience in pharmaceutical industry and first experience with team leadership

  • Experience in working with proteins, ADC, and lipids are a plus

  • Very good knowledge of German and English

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike 
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6781 9855 211 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

Job ID 8295 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

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