Manager EDS Bioconjugates

Manager EDS Bioconjugates

Lonza

Oss, Netherlands

As a Manager EDS Bioconjugates you will lead a team that supports the preparation of ADCs for external collaborations with biotech/pharma companies. You will work closely with the business development colleagues and will be involved in early partnering discussions. Key tasks include; first point of contact for partners, planning and tracking of the different projects, communicate progress with the partners and support and supervise the team where required. In addition you will be responsible for the reporting of projects (internal and external) as well as keeping other project related documentation up to date.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a team of Scientists, Senior Research Associates and Research Associates within the EDS Bioconjugation team. This includes performance review, goal setting, implementation of personal development plans and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Support BD team during initial partnering calls as subject matter expert.
• Define, draft and/or provide input for workplans related to external collaborations in conjunction with ADC preparation.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and tracking of external collaboration projects.
• Provide communication with customers regarding timelines, costs and progress of projects.
• Ensures timely delivery of high-quality ADCs to customers within the agreed timelines and costs.
• Ensure timely delivery of project-related documentation including certificates of testing (CoTs) and final reports.

What we’re looking for:

• PhD degree in Bioorganic or biomedical engineering or related fields.
• 5-10 years of experience with project management in an operational setting (biotech, pharma, CDMO).
• Strong commitment to project deliverables and customer focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical skills (qualitative & quantitative).
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong team player mentality and ability to motivate people.
• Experience with various bioconjugation chemistry techniques and preferably hands-on experience with handling antibodies.
• Creative and problem solving personality.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• 3-4 days onsite in Oss.