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

Lonza; Schweiz; Sur place; Vertraulich; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

An agile career and dynamic work style

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

performance

Résumé du poste

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist Bioanalytics to lead pharmaceutical development projects within Development Bioanalytics (DevBA) from various clients and in different preclinical phases.

You will be accountable for delivering work packages on time, providing analytical results and reports, addressing risks, and representing DevBA in internal and customer meetings as SME, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Analytical Science.
• Minimum 2–3 years of industrial experience in Life Sciences.
• Experience with potency assays across modalities (mAbs, Bi/trispecifics, enzymes, peptides, recombinant proteins, ADCs).
• Knowledge of analytical methods guidelines (ICH Q14 / ICH Q2).

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical development projects in Development Bioanalytics (DevBA).
• Deliver work packages on time and provide analytical results and reports.
• Assess and mitigate risks and resolve issues affecting deliverables.
• Represent DevBA in internal and customer meetings as SME.
• Support planning tools and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexibility

Ability to manage complexity

Fluent in English

Formation

PhD in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Analytical Science

Description du poste

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.