Unit Head Analytical Sciences
Core
Lead a team of ~30 scientists in analytical method development, qualification, validation, transfer, and testing for new vaccine candidates in biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, and molecular biology.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Unit Head) with active scientific contribution
Builds
Analytical methods and testing capabilities for pre-clinical and clinical vaccine candidates
Domain
Biopharma / Vaccines R&D
Required skills
People management, team development, performance management, GMP compliance, laboratory operations, analytical method development, budget management, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hands-on experience with HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, DLS, DSC, SPR, BLI, sequencing, PCR, broad cross-technology expertise
Technologies
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, DLS, DSC, SPR, BLI, sequencing, PCR
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of analytical scientists, conduct performance management, provide expert guidance on analytical methods and troubleshooting, oversee daily laboratory operations, manage laboratory budget and resources, ensure adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements, drive innovation in testing approaches, contribute to scientific knowledge through publications, collaborate with QA and regulatory affairs, develop strategic vision for the platform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
