Group Leader (f/m/d) - Liquid Chromatography

Purpose

As a Group Leader in Drug Product Characterization at Coriolis Pharma, you will take on a central leadership role within our scientific operations. You will be responsible for guiding a team of experts in liquid chromatography (LC) to deliver high-quality analytical services for biopharmaceutical development. Your mission is to ensure the smooth execution of client projects, drive scientific excellence, and foster team growth—all while aligning operational performance with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of highly motivated scientists focused on characterizing biopharmaceutical molecules using liquid chromatography (HPLC)
• Build and expand the team both qualitatively and quantitatively, including recruiting new talent
• Oversee onboarding, performance reviews, and individual development plans
• Act as the disciplinary manager for your team members
• Responsible for the group’s sales and revenue targets
• Ensure operational success and effective project execution
• Manage resources including capacity planning and KPI tracking
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Unit, Finance, Technical Support)
• Promote innovation and maintain cutting‑edge expertise in LC techniques (SEC, IEX, RP)
• Support implementation of innovation and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with quality and regulatory standards within the group

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in (bio)chemistry, biology, pharmacy, medical sciences, or a related field; PhD is a strong advantage
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within an interdisciplinary and international scientific environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Solid expertise in project and resource management, including strategic planning, prioritization, delegation, and risk management
• Hands‑on experience in drug product characterization using liquid chromatography (LC) technologies (e.g., SEC, IEX, RP) is highly desirable
• Strong business acumen with a results‑driven mindset and the ability to align scientific excellence with commercial goals
• Inspirational leadership style: lead by example, foster innovation, and promote a collaborative team culture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits & Culture

Our success & development is created by the people working together at Coriolis. We put People first! That’s why we have a growth mindset, and value personality, collaboration and community to create an empowering and inspiring working space with focus on quality and customers. Join our team of around 200 employees and grow in a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team. We offer an attractive workspace at the Martinsried site.

Coriolis Pharma is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, citizenship or gender identity, color, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, age or individual preferences. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar.

Contact

Dominik Schwemmer
Senior Business Partner – Talent & Development, People, Organization & Culture Unit
Coriolis Pharma Research GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 89 – - 0
Fraunhoferstraße 18b, 82152 Martinsried

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