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:

Senior Process Manager (m/f/x) Bioconjugation

The position:

The Senior Process Manager Bioconjugation will be a key contributor to the establishment of a new drug substance development and production unit for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC). This includes the establishment of a new bioconjugation process development laboratory with-in 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.

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
• Support recruitment and drive training of the future laboratory staff (scientists and technicians)
• Leadership 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 to implement and advance development projects in the new laboratory (once established)
• Support development project as Subject Matter Expert concerning scientific and regulatory aspects
• Cooperate with scientists and experts from other departments and research groups within the global organization

Professional experience and personal skills:

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Master's degree with extensive and relevant experience may also be considered
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and managing scientific teams in a laboratory setting
• GMP/GLP Experience: Experience working in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environments

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of bioconjugation techniques and chemistries (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates)
• Proficiency in analytical methods for characterization and quality control of bioconjugates
• Experience in the development, optimization, and scale-up of bioconjugation processes
• Familiarity with purification and analytical techniques related to bioconjugates.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines pertinent to bioconjugate production

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and technicians
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within timelines and budgets
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively
• Trouble shooting in process flow and perform process validations
• Responsible for regulatory compliance, policy development and risk assessment
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control strategy
• Data acquisition to support manufacturing and regulatory submission

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to drive innovation in bioconjugation techniques and manufacturing processes
• Commitment to continuous improvement in laboratory practices and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with global crossfunctional teams, including R&D, quality, regulatory, and production departments
• Independent & goal-oriented working style, organisational skills, and high level of commitment
• Very good knowledge of German and English

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