Process Expert (m/f/x) Bioconjugation

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Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

For our development and production site in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

The Process Expert Bioconjugation will contribute to the establishment of a new drug substance development and production unit for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC). This role will support the establishment of a new bioconjugation process development laboratory and, once the laboratory is operational, perform process transfer activities to the site in Pfaffenhofen.

You will support the establishment of the new laboratory as expert for the bioconjugation process as well as the associated equipment. Once the laboratory is up and running, your task will be to perform bioconjugation process development and technology transfer activities at the site. You will collaborate closely with other departments for the process development and troubleshooting.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support the planning of the new biotechnological process development laboratory for biotechnological active substances, in particular antibody-drug conjugates, with a focus on specific requirements for processes and equipment, including regulatory aspects.
• Contribute to the local build-up of scientific and technical know-how on bioconjugation process development, characterization, and trouble shooting.
• Perform technical transfer activities to GMP manufacturing suite, including process development and analytical tasks.
• Closely collaborate and communicate with relevant stakeholders, in particular the process development lab in Japan, to implement and advance development projects in the new laboratory (once established).
• Perform PCS studies for regulatory submissions.
• Support development project as Subject Matter Expert concerning scientific and regulatory aspects.
• Cooperate with scientists and experts from other departments and research groups within the global organization.
• Lab maintenance, incl. analytical equipment such as HPLCs.
• Material (raw materials, consumables and waste) logistics.

Education And Experience

Personal skills and professional experience:

• PhD or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• GMP/GLP Experience beneficial: Experience working in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environments.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of bioconjugation techniques and chemistries (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates).
• Proficiency in analytical methods for characterization and quality control of bioconjugates.
• Experience in the development, optimization, and scale-up of bioconjugation processes.
• Familiarity with purification and analytical techniques related to bioconjugates.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines pertinent to bioconjugate production.
• Trouble shooting in process flow and perform process validations.

Additional Skills And Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to drive innovation in bioconjugation techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in laboratory practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, regulatory, and production departments.
• Independent & goal-oriented working style, organisational skills, and high level of commitment.
• Very good knowledge of German and English.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

What we offer

• Work-Life-Balance
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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