(Senior) Bioanalytical Principal Investigator LBS/GLP Study Director

(Senior) Bioanalytical Principal Investigator LBS/GLP Study Director

Celerion

Zürich, Switzerland

In this role, you will take scientific and operational ownership of regulated bioanalytical studies and method validations. You will serve as the primary client contact, lead study execution from planning through reporting, and play a key role in delivering high-quality data to support drug development programs worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

Study Leadership & Scientific Oversight

• Lead and oversee GLP/GxP-compliant bioanalytical studies and method validations within the Ligand Binding Services (LBS) department;
• Act as Study Director and/or Principal Investigator with full responsibility for assigned studies or study phases;
• Develop and approve study plans, validation protocols, analytical reports and associated study documentation;
• Review, evaluate and approve analytical data to ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance;
• Ensure all study activities are conducted in accordance with applicable SOPs, regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Client Management

• Serve as the primary scientific and operational contact for assigned clients;
• Provide regular project updates and maintain strong communication throughout the study lifecycle;
• Support client meetings, scientific discussions and audits as required.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate laboratory activities and ensure efficient study execution;
• Train, mentor and support assigned laboratory personnel;
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous enhancement of laboratory operations and quality standards;
• Support bioanalytical data management activities and documentation review processes.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior-Level Candidates

• Lead complex or strategic client programs;
• Provide scientific mentoring and guidance to junior Principal Investigators and laboratory staff;
• Act as a subject matter expert for ligand-binding and cell-based assay technologies;
• Contribute to business development activities, client presentations and scientific initiatives.

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; PhD is advantageous;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in bioanalysis or quantitative analytical sciences;
• Hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays and/or cell-based assays;
• Experience working in a regulated environment (GLP, GCP, GMP and/or ISO standards);
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Study Director, Principal Investigator or equivalent scientific leadership role;
• Knowledge of biomarker, pharmacokinetic (PK), immunogenicity (ADA) or biologics bioanalysis;
• Good German language skills;
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients.