Scientist AD

HAL Allergy Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 leave days

Pension contribution

Health insurance

Job summary

HAL Allergy in Leiden seeks a Scientist Analytical Development to develop and validate analytical methods, lead technology transfer to Quality Control, and guide a small lab team. You will combine hands-on assays with scientific leadership to advance analytical capabilities supporting product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage projects across QA, QC, Process Development, and Regulatory Affairs, staying current with regulatory changes and innovations in analytical science.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical product development.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including ELISA, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, immunoblotting, and protein determination.
• Experience with analytical method development, optimization, and technology transfer to Quality Control.
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Strong scientific writing and reporting skills and excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimizing, and implementing analytical methods for new and existing products.
• Leading technology transfer activities from Analytical Development to Quality Control laboratories.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for analytical methods and providing scientific guidance across the organization.
• Performing and overseeing biochemical and immunological assays such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, protein determination, immunoblotting, potency assays, and chromatography-based techniques.
• Coaching and guiding a small team of laboratory technicians.
• Participating in multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to the development and improvement of products and processes.
• Ensuring analytical methods meet regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Preparing study plans, scientific reports, and project documentation.
• Managing Analytical Development projects and aligning stakeholders across QA, QC, Process Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Monitoring scientific and compendial developments to ensure continued compliance and innovation.

Skills

Analytical method development

Scientific writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Quality systems

Team coaching

Education

MSc in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Tools

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Immunoblotting

Chromatography

Protein determination

Job description

Are you a scientist with a passion for analytical method development and a strong background in biochemistry or molecular biology? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of science, quality, and product development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As a Scientist Analytical Development, you will play a key role in developing, improving, validating, and implementing analytical methods that support the development and lifecycle management of our products. You will combine hands-on laboratory work with scientific leadership, project management, and collaboration across multiple departments.

As part of the Analytical Development team, you will contribute directly to the advancement of analytical capabilities that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, optimizing, and implementing analytical methods for new and existing products.
• Leading technology transfer activities from Analytical Development to Quality Control laboratories.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for analytical methods and providing scientific guidance across the organization.
• Performing and overseeing biochemical and immunological assays such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, protein determination, immunoblotting, potency assays, and chromatography-based techniques.
• Coaching and guiding a small team of laboratory technicians.
• Participating in multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to the development and improvement of products and processes.
• Ensuring analytical methods meet regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Preparing study plans, scientific reports, and project documentation.
• Managing Analytical Development projects and aligning stakeholders across departments including QA, QC, Process Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Monitoring scientific and compendial developments to ensure continued compliance and innovation.

You have

You are a scientifically driven professional who combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative mindset.

We are looking for someone with:

• An MSc degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical product development.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including ELISA, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, immunoblotting, and protein determination.
• Experience with analytical method development, optimization, and technology transfer to Quality Control.
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Strong scientific writing and reporting skills.
  Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

You thrive in a dynamic environment and are known for your ability to balance scientific rigor with practical execution.

You are:

• Result-oriented
• Accountable and reliable
• Collaborative and approachable
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• An analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Technically curious and innovation-driven
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Our offer

• You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
• A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
• You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden, where we work on the full project pipeline from development to commercial production.
• Being part of a company that is geared towards helping people live happier and healthier lives.
• A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
• 30 leave days.
• Company contribution to a pension package and health insurance.

HAL Allergy, for those who seek pharmaceutical innovation

HAL Allergy is one of the European top players in the development, production and distribution of allergen immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases. We focus on the development and manufacturing of modified allergen extracts for the therapeutic and diagnostic purposes of respiratory and food allergies. With all our activities the patient’s well-being is always top of mind. At Hall Allergy we foster open discussions, an entrepreneurial spirit and close collaborations within the teams and with our international colleagues summing up to more than 300 highly specialized people across various positions. If you too would like to become a part of an innovative and challenging pharmaceutical manufacturer, then this is your perfect opportunity!

HAL Allergy is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HAL Allergy is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.