Associate Director Potency Assays - Method Lifecycle Management (Mainz, RP, DE, 55131)
About this opportunity
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11880
About the Role:
As Associate Director Potency Assays – Method Lifecycle Management, you will provide analytical expertise for potency assays supporting late-stage and commercial projects across a global network. You will help ensure that methods are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle and comply with applicable GMP requirements.
Your Contribution:
• Provide technical and analytical expertise in the field of potency assays for late-stage and commercial projects across a global network
• Be responsible for the design and performance of method validation and transfer strategies, as well as method lifecycle activities, including the exchange of critical reagents, method performance assessments, and laboratory investigations
• Participate in strategic and technical project discussions, working cross-functionally with CMC team members and external partners
• Evaluate and review technical and regulatory submission documents in a timely manner to support the approval and market launch of development products
• Act as an analytical SME, providing expert knowledge for regulatory filings and contributing expertise to health authority questions and responses to regulatory submissions
A good match:
• University degree in a scientific/life-science-related field, PhD desirable
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in QC (ideally analytical development) within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical expertise in potency assays, including substantial hands-on experience with cell-based assays (CBA)
• Experience with GMP-compliant analytical methods, including method validation, transfer, and lifecycle management
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong intercultural communication skills and the flexibility to collaborate across time zones and global sites
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, German language skills are desirable
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11880 (please always specify if you have any questions)
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