Leading Scientist (m/f/d)

Sandoz in Deutschland; Holzkirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 838.000 - 1.567.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 vacation days

Vacation payment 1200€

Capital-forming benefits 40€/month

Company pension

Flex-hybrid (50% in office)

Zusammenfassung

Sandoz is seeking a senior scientist to independently design and execute analytical methods for biologics characterization, including monoclonal antibodies and ADCs. You will lead DoE-based method development, supervise qualification activities, and advance digitalization efforts across CDS systems.

You will collaborate with global teams, prepare analytical documentation for regulatory submissions, and apply scripting to automate data processing, while mentoring scientists in a fast-paced,

Qualifikationen

• PhD in bioanalytical chemistry or MSc with significant instrumental analytics experience.
• Proven expertise in analytical characterization of biopharmaceuticals (proteins, ADCs).
• Experience with method development and method qualification.
• Proficiency in Chromeleon and chromatography software.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and optimize analytical methods for biologics characterization.
• Coordinate method development and DoE-based qualification activities.
• Support regulatory submissions with analytical sections and data integrity.
• Automate data processing and visualization using Python or R.

Kenntnisse

Analytical method development

Python/R scripting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication & presentation

Ausbildung

PhD in Bioanalytical Chemistry or related

MSc with 6 years in instrumental analytics

Tools

Chromeleon

HPLC/UPLC

ESI-MS / ion mobility MS

CIEF / CE-SDS

Jobbeschreibung

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, optimize and execute analytical methods for the characterization of biologics (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, ADCs and other complex molecules) using techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC techniques, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, cIEF) and other physicochemical analytical methods.
• Contribute to scientific discussions, investigations and problem-solving activities within the analytical group to support project-related strategic decisions. Interpret analytical results, evaluate data, draw scientifically sound conclusions and review and approve raw data generated by others.
• A main focus of the role will be the coordination and supervision of method development and qualification activities according to state-of-the art method development principles including Design of Experiments (DoE) and method robustness (ICH_Q14).
• Skills in techniques as ESI-MS, ion mobility MS, HCP-MS are beneficial for the role.
• Act as a subject matter expert in global workstreams supporting strategy development, troubleshooting methods and scientific decision-making
• Participate in global and local digitalization initiatives like LIMS Implementation and drive administration, configuration and continuous improvement of the Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) to support compliant and efficient analytical laboratory operations.
• Author development reports, study protocols, analytical procedures, method development reports, qualification/pre-validation reports and analytical method handover documents. Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions, including the drafting of analytical sections and responses to regulatory authorities, particularly for topics related to structural and physicochemical characterization. Act as a technical expert during audits, inspections and health authority interactions as required.
• Develop and apply scripting/programming solutions (e.g., Python, R or similar tools) to automate, improve and accelerate analytical data processing, evaluation, visualization and statistical analysis
• Conduct literature reviews and scientific assessments, drive knowledge sharing and support the implementation of best practices. Train, mentor and coach scientists and laboratory personnel. Present scientific results internally and externally and contribute to publications, conference presentations, regulatory interactions and intellectual property activities.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices data integrity requirements and applicable quality standards. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of analytical activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum: Degree with ideally PhD in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Chemistry or other natural sciences and with 3 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; or Master of Science with 6 years relevant experience in the area of instrumental analytics.
• Excellent knowledge in analytical characterization of biopharmaceutical products (proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, etc.) applying physico-chemical methods, ideally experience on characterization of ADCs.
• Excellent knowledge in Method Development and Method Qualification
• Excellent knowledge of chromatography software (i.e. Chromeleon) and computer tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; willingness to work in interdisciplinary, international teams, strong record of creativity, problem solving and productivity in projects.
• Good knowledge in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, R) to drive automated data analysis and statistical evaluation is a strong advantage.
• Business fluent language skills in English
• The job will be based in Holzkirchen and requires on-site presence for most of the days.

As part of your application, please submit your current CV as well as proof of your highest educational qualification (e.g., diploma, master’s degree, doctorate). Additional documents such as employment references may be uploaded optionally but are not mandatory.

Compensation Structure & Criteria

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

• Job location: Holzkirchen, Germany
• Starting pay range: EUR 75,100 - 140,400
• Variable compensation:5% performance-based bonus
• Additional benefits include: 30 vacation days per year (in full time), 1.200€ vacation payment (in full time), €40/month in capital-forming benefits (in full time), company pension, flex-hybrid working 50% per week in the office, access to our learning & development platforms Skillsoft & Learnlight, Access to our employee share program “OurShare”
• Pay frequency: Monthly
• Expected weekly working hours: 40 hours
• Contract type: full time

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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