Senior Scientist, Molecular Characterization and Method Development (w/m/d) — CSL Behring

Role overview

Position Purpose Senior Scientist with high level of experience in protein biophysics to characterize a variety of therapeutic proteins.

The incumbent applies a strong technical background in biomolecules characterization to exciting interdisciplinary projects working in a collaborative team environment on state-of-the-art instrumentations.

He/she will partner with other scientists and external partners to develop fit-for-purpose analytical assays, suggest workflows and provide technical support and training to enable critical process decision-making and support continuous drug development activities.

In this position, a high level of knowledge of biophysical techniques is essential to deliver phase appropriate analytical assays and to support enhanced product characterization.

The Senior Scientist will contribute to translate innovative platforms and new technologies into fully developed, possibly automated methods.

Scientific enthusiasm, creativity, hands-on lab experience and commitment will be essential for the successful achievement of team and organizational goals and timelines.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Responsible for designing and performing experiments as well as for interpreting results from biophysical and chromatography-based techniques to support characterization of new plasma-derived product and commercialized product.

• Development and implementation of novel analytical methods according to analytic quality by design principles and phase-appropriate qualification according to project and product demands.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for biophysical and chromatography related topics to provide scientific input to multiple projects and for the implementation of new technologies.

• Support the transfer of qualified methods from R&D to regulated environment at the appropriate site (QC, CROs).