Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

For our development and production site in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Teamlead (m/f/x) Process Bioconjugation

The position:

The Teamlead Process Bioconjugation (m/f/X) will be a key contributor to the establishment of a new drug substance development and production unit for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) and will lead a team of up to 4-8 employees. This includes the establishment of a new bioconjugation process development laboratory within an existing building as well as the construction of a GMP bioconjugation area as part of a new biotechnological development and production building at the Pfaffenhofen site.
During the project phase your primary role will be to support the establishment of the new laboratory as well as the production facility as expert for the bioconjugation process as well as the associated equipment. You will also contribute to the establishment and training of the future team of scientists operating the bioconjugation process development laboratory.
Once the laboratory and production facility are up and running, your responsibility will be to contribute to the management of bioconjugation process development and technology transfer activities at the site. Furthermore, you will be to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and to collaborating with other departments to support bioconjugation process development and troubleshooting with good quality.

Your primary role will be to support the establishment of the new laboratory as well as the production facility as expert for the bioconjugation process as well as the associated equipment. You will also contribute to the establishment and training of the future team of scientists operating the bioconjugation process development laboratory.
Once the laboratory and production facility are up and running, your task will be to contribute to the management of bioconjugation process development and technology transfer activities at the site. You task will be to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and to collaborating with other departments to support bioconjugation process development and troubleshooting with good quality.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Support the management of the planning of the new biotechnological process development laboratory as well as a GMP production area for biotechnological active substances, in particular antibody-drug conjugates, with a focus on specific requirements for processes and equipment, including regulatory aspects
• Contribute to the local build-up of scientific and technical know-how on bioconjugation process development, characterization, and trouble shooting
• responsible for recruitment and drive training of the future laboratory staff (scientists and technicians)
• Lead and build up the organisation in cooperation with the management
• Leading role in technical transfer to GMP manufacturing suite
• Drive local process development as a part of global organization
• Closely collaborate and communicate with all relevant stakeholders, scientists and experts from other departments and research groups within the global organization to implement and advance development projects in the new laboratory (once established)
• Support development project as Subject Matter Expert concerning scientific and regulatory aspects
• Responsible for regulatory compliance, policy development and risk assessment

Professional experience and personal skills:

Education and Experience:

• MSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field; PhD advantageous
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and managing scientific teams in a laboratory setting and also in managing project teams
• In-depth knowledge of bioconjugation techniques and chemistries (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates) and also Experience in the development, optimization, and scale-up of bioconjugation processes
• Proficiency in analytical methods for characterization and quality control of bioconjugates
• Familiarity with purification and analytical techniques related to bioconjugates.GMP/GLP Experience: Experience working in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environments & understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines pertinent to bioconjugate production
• Very good knowledge of German and English

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and technicians
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, regulatory, and production departments
• Experience in managing complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within timelines and budgets
• Independent & goal-oriented working style, organisational skills and high level of commitment
• Ability to drive innovation & contnous improvement in bioconjugation techniques and manufacturing processes

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu