Associate Director ELISA / SPR / Cell-based bioassays
Lead 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 development
Personnel management of multiple Analytical Managers, Scientists, Lab Technicians and ensure high-performance team execution
Define priorities across lab sub-areas, ensuring effective workload distribution
Oversee laboratory capacity planning, recruitment, and career development
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence
Ensure budget adherence and cost-efficient operation of laboratories
Identify opportunities for cost-saving and process optimization
Act as the primary liaison between the analytical team and senior leadership
Represent the company in interactions with customers
Ensure all analytical activities align with health, safety, environmental and GMP/ISO 9001 quality standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiency
Lead audit preparations and interactions, CAPA implementations
Background in CMC bioanalytical drug development testing (ELISA, SPR, Cell-based bioassays) under GMP
Educational background in biochemistry, analytical sciences or a related field
Industry experience (>5 years) in biopharmaceutical drug development environment, with a strong background in GMP/ISO-regulated analytical testing
Proven industry leadership experience
Expertise in regulatory compliance, analytical method development, and operational excellence
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in analytical workflow processes
High-level problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Strong ability to engage with customers
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English (additionally German is beneficial) jidc397e40a jit0418a jiy26a