Pharmacist - Supervisor Viral Clearance Studies (m/f/d)

Beschreibung

• Lead and organize a small Viral Clearance team of scientists (Study Directors) and technicians (Technical Officers)
• Oversee daily operational activities and supervise the group to ensure optimal group performance, supporting and deputizing when needed
• Provide guidance and develop staff including performance reviews
• Optimize and adjust study planning together with project management and other supervisors to get a detailed and structured study execution
• Identify areas of improvements and process optimizations of work flows
• Actively promote good communication and cooperation within the department as well as between different groups at the Charles River Cologne site
• Report to Head of Viral Clearance

• Plan, support and document GLP-complaint Viral Clearance studies in a very careful, reliable and organized way
• Support the technical staff in the implementation of GLP-compliant Viral Clearance studies
• Supervise and ensure the care and maintenance of the GLP system (including preparation of SOPs, assuming responsibility for devices/infrastructure, qualifying devices, validations, etc.)
• Ensure the quality of the department’s work according to current GLP standards
• Manage potentially infectious material, cell cultures, viruses and GMOs in accordance with the Protection Against Infection Act, the Animal Pathogens Ordinance, the Biomaterial Ordinance and the Genetic Engineering Safety Guidance
• Communicate with domestic and foreign clients

• University degree in natural science, e.g. Pharmacy, (Bio-)Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology
• A minimum of two years as a scientist, preferably within a service company in a biotech sector, CMO or CRO
• A minimum of two years as a team lead is preferred
• Knowledge of the quality assurance standards, preferably GLP
• Expertise (theoretical/practical) in the fields of cell biology, virology, microbiology
• First experience with chromatography and Aekta systems is preferred
• Good ability to build trustful and open working relationships in all layers of a (matrix) organization
• Very good communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate with various target groups
• Experience in leading and motivating people.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to drive operations in a fast-changing environment
• Fluency in both English and German (oral and written)
• Demonstrated computer knowledge (e.g. MS Office)

• a position with varied, demanding activities in a future-oriented company
• intensive training
• flexible working hours and adequate remuneration
• active participation in your field of activity in a motivated team