Associate Principle Scientist Bioanalytics

Associate Principle Scientist Bioanalytics

Lonza

Basel, Switzerland

What you will do:

• Responsible for leading and managing pharmaceutical development projects of drug entities within Development Bioanalytics (DevBA) from various customers and in different pre-clinical development phases;
• Accountable for the successful delivery of work packages for assigned projects. This includes on-time close out/authorization and provision of required analytical testing results, documents and reports (e.g. establishment, pre-validation, non GMP batch release, non GMP stability), leading investigation in compliance with ISO standards;
• Accountable to independently and proactively address risks and resolve issues of deliverables on time for mitigation, including good communication to all stakeholders potentially affected;
• Represents DevBA in Lonza internal project meetings and customer meetings for complex topics as SME (Subject Matter Expert);
• Supports the relevant stakeholder (e.g. APL) to maintain all relevant planning tools.

What we are looking for:

• PhD Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Science or related Life Science subject is required;
• Experience working within the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry as a research or technical assistance;
• Knowledgeable in several analytical methodologies, including mammalian cell culture, preparation of primary cells, ligand-binding assays (ELISA, SPR and CBA);
• Good knowledge of cGMP documentation;
• Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible and able to manage complexity;
• Fluent in English is a must. Any other languages are a plus.