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External Project Manager/Principal Scientist - CMC Analytics (all genders)
As an External Project Manager/Principal Scientist - CMC Analytics (all genders), you will lead analytical projects for new chemical entities and manage external partner activities from pre-clinical phases to market. You will independently drive complex projects, shape innovative analytical processes, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. Apply your expertise in analytical chemistry and actively contribute to the continuous development of our CMC Analytics cluster.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will lead analytical project activities for new chemical entities and support manufacturing processes at external partners, covering all stages from (pre-)clinical phases to market, while ensuring alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements (e.g. ICH, FDA, EMA, pharmacopoeias)
You will independently manage complex projects and represent Analytical Development in cross-functional project teams
Overseeing and guiding external analytical development activities including experiment planning, data generation, and preparation of analytical reports (e.g. specifications, stability studies), as well as interpretation and presentation of results in relevant committees is also part of your role
You will prepare and review registration documents and responses to regulatory inquiries
You will be responsible for the validation of analytical methods and coordination of method transfers
You will provide analytical support for manufacturing process transfers, e.g. to internal development or production functions
You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders such as Chemical Development, NBE Analytics, QA, affiliated companies, and CDMOs
You will actively contribute to the continuous development of the CMC Analytics cluster by fostering innovation and efficiency in analytical activities
You will supervise academic theses (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD projects)
You will support in-licensing activities
WHO YOU ARE
You hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Analytical Chemistry, (Bio)chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
You have several years of proven professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in analytical development
Experience in managing external suppliers is is part of your profile
You possess deep expertise in instrumental analysis, particularly HPLC; experience in peptide analysis is a plus
You demonstrate advanced knowledge of regulatory guidelines and quality standards (e.g. ICH, GMP)
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are part of your profile
You think strategically, act service-oriented, and enjoy working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
You have excellent written and spoken English skills; German language proficiency is an advantage
WHAT WE OFFER
Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!
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YOUR APPLICATION
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 856076

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