(Associate) Principal Scientist Bioanalytics 80-100%

Lonza; Basel; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

An agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance recognition programs

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Basel/St. region seeks an Associate Principal Scientist in Bioanalytics to lead pharmaceutical development projects within Development Bioanalytics (DevBA). You will steer work packages, deliver analytical results, and ensure on-time closeout and reporting for diverse modalities.

The role requires a PhD in life sciences, expertise in CBA and analytical methods, and excellent communication. English fluency is essential; other languages are a Plus.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Science, or related Life Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Bio-Pharma as a researcher or technical expert with potency assays for modalities.
• Strong setup, optimization, transfer and troubleshooting of cell-based assays (CBA).
• Broad knowledge of analytical techniques including mammalian cell culture and ligand-binding assays (ELISA, enzyme assays, SPR).
• Good knowledge of analytical method guidelines (ICH Q14 / Q2).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability and ability to handle complexity.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical development projects within Development Bioanalytics (DevBA).
• Deliver work packages on time, provide analytical results and reports.
• Independently address risks and resolve issues with timely communication to stakeholders.
• Represent DevBA in Lonza internal and customer meetings as SME.
• Support stakeholders to maintain planning tools.

Kenntnisse

PhD required

Bioanalytics

Cell-based assays

Analytical methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Ausbildung

PhD in Biochemistry/Biotech/Analytical Sci

Tools

ELISA

SPR

Cell culture

QA/QC methods

Jobbeschreibung

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product (DP) focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the (Associate) Principal Scientist Bioanalytics position.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Responsible for leading and managing pharmaceutical development projects of drug entities within Development Bioanalytics (DevBA) from various customers and in different pre-clinical development phases.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of work packages for assigned projects. This includes on-time close out/authorization and provision of required analytical testing results, documents and reports (e.g. establishment and pre-validation, non-GMP batch release and stability studies), leading investigation in compliance with ISO standards.
• Accountable to independently and proactively address risks and resolve issues of deliverables on time for mitigation, including good communication to all stakeholders potentially affected.
• Represents DevBA in Lonza internal project meetings and customer meetings for complex topics as SME (Subject Matter Expert).
• Supports the relevant stakeholder (e.g. APL) to maintain all relevant planning tools.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Science, or related Life Sciences field, or equivalent relevant experience, is required.
• Experience working within the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry as a research or technical expert preferably using potency assays for various modalities (Monoclonal Antibodies, Bi/trispecific Antibodies, Enzymes, Peptides, recombinant proteins, ADCs, etc...).
• Strong expertise in the set-up, optimization, transfer, and troubleshooting of cell-based assays (CBA), as well as broad knowledge of analytical techniques including mammalian cell culture and ligand-binding assays such as ELISA, enzyme assay and SPR.
• Good knowledge in guidelines for analytical methods (ICH Q14 / ICH Q2).
• Excellent communication skills, team player, flexibility and ability to manage complexity.
• Fluent in English is a must. Any other languages are a plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.