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Senior Director Analytical Excellence (All genders)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 8283 

 

 

The Senior Director Analytical Excellence will ensure scientific excellence in analytical method development by establishing systematic approaches and state-of-art tools. This covers the definition of phase-appropriate requirements on method development, establishment of state-of the art tools to ensure method fit for purpose - characterization or QC routine testing. Being accountable for the analytical excellence within analytical development, the Senior Director will guide teams to perform successful analytical method development, root-cause investigations, and troubleshooting activities.

 

 Your main responsibilities are:

  • To ensure that analytical method target profiles are set-up fit for intended purpose and method development is phase appropriate
  • To propose, develop, and establish tools for method development and robustness studies which can be applied for different technologies and leverage from prior knowledge of the analytical platform
  • To guide teams by development and troubleshooting of analytical methods by applying state-of-art tools and systematic approaches
  • To support teams on hand-over of analytical methods to other functions (QC) and other sites
  • To identify critical issues related to method performance and robustness and proactively implement activities for their resolution
  • Representation of the analytical development organization in governance and review meetings to share guidance or as analytical SME
  • Development of internal guidelines to ensure harmonized analytical method development across programs and technologies and enabling analytical teams by training

 

What you have to offer:

  • An advanced degree in natural sciences (pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, biology or equivalent)

  • Profound professional experience in the analytical development of pharmaceuticals covering different modalities and throughout preclinical and clinical stages

  • Proven knowledge in analytical method development, validation, and related robust studies applied during pharmaceutical product lifecycle

  • Strong team leadership experience, typically gained through at least 10 years of experience with line management responsibilities and in matrix organizations

  • Broad knowledge of analytical methods and technologies for biologics. Experiences with different modalities as DNA, RNA, peptides and antibodies are a plus

  • Solid know-how of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical development

 

 

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 8283 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

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