Associate Director ELISA / SPR / Cell-based bioassaysLead a high-performing analytical lab team driving cutting-edge bioanalytical CMC testing (ELISA, SPR, cell-based assays) in GMP-regulated drug development. Shape operations, inspire people, and deliver scientific excellence while partnering closely with customers and senior leadership.Lead an analytical lab operations team, focusing on providing services incl. ELISA, SPR and Cell-based bioassay testing in the context of CMC analytical drug developmentPersonnel management of multiple Analytical Managers, Scientists, Lab Technicians and ensure high-performance team executionDefine priorities across lab sub-areas, ensuring effective workload distributionOversee laboratory capacity planning, recruitment, and career developmentPromote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellenceEnsure budget adherence and cost-efficient operation of laboratoriesIdentify opportunities for cost-saving and process optimizationAct as the primary liaison between the analytical team and senior leadershipRepresent the company in interactions with customersEnsure all analytical activities align with health, safety, environmental and GMP/ISO 9001 quality standardsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiencyLead audit preparations and interactions, CAPA implementationsBackground in CMC bioanalytical drug development testing (ELISA, SPR, Cell-based bioassays) under GMPEducational background in biochemistry, analytical sciences or a related fieldIndustry experience (> 5 years) in biopharmaceutical drug development environment, with a strong background in GMP/ISO-regulated analytical testingProven industry leadership experienceExpertise in regulatory compliance, analytical method development, and operational excellenceDemonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in analytical workflow processesHigh-level problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skillsStrong ability to engage with customersStrong communication skillsFluent in English (additionally German is beneficial) jidc397e40a jit0418a jiy26a