Associate Principal Scientist Bioanalytics 80-100% (f/m/d)

Lonza; Basel; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Lonza in Basel is seeking an Associate to Principal Scientist Bioanalytics to lead pharmaceutical development projects across pre-clinical stages. You will ensure delivery of work packages, generate reporting data, and drive quality through robust analytical testing, including method transfer and investigations.

The role requires a PhD and 2–3 years of industry experience with potency assays, strong knowledge of cell-based assays, ELISA, enzyme assays, and SPR.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Science, or related Life Sciences.
• 2–3 years industrial experience in Life Sciences as a research or technical expert.
• Experience with potency assays for modalities (e.g., mAbs, Bi/trispecifics, enzymes, peptides, recombinant proteins, ADCs).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical development projects in Development Bioanalytics (DevBA) from customers and pre-clinical stages.
• Accountable for on-time delivery of work packages, provision of analytical testing results, documents and reports.
• Proactively address risks and resolve issues with clear communication to all stakeholders.
• Represent DevBA in Lonza internal and customer meetings as SME.
• Support stakeholders to maintain planning tools.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Analytical techniques

Excellent communication

English fluency

Education

PhD in Biochemistry / Analytical Science / Life Sciences

Tools

ICH Q14 / Q2 guidelines

Job description

Switzerland, Basel

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.
• Minimum 2-3 years of industrial experience within the Life Sciences or a related field, 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.

Reference: R79369