Biologist - Team Lead, Innovation, Media Development (M/F/D)

Alvotech Germany (Juelich) is specialized on early research and development work and is the center of excellence for early development within the Alvotech family. The Pilot, Innovation and Excellence (PIE) team is working on early biosimilar development of a diverse portfolio of biotherapeutics including monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, and other novel biological modalities. New technologies are assessed and evaluated and transferred to the other R&D teams.

At our location in Germany (Jülich) we are currently searching for a

Principal Scientist / Manager Pilot, Innovation and Excellence (m/f/x)

Role
The principal scientist is responsible for the investigation of new process concepts and technologies within the PIE team in Jülich. Furthermore, the candidate is responsible for media development within the PIE team to develop in-house media and feeds. This position will support laboratory work in close collaboration with other scientists and technicians, also at the Reykjavik site. The candidate will perform upstream experiments with various equipment, process and document the data and will be assigned as a manger to technical staff.Key responsibilities:

• Work with Head of PIE Juelich to design and execute successful media/feed screening and optimization projects
• Be team lead and advocate for DoE experimental design, setup and training
• Manage and provide continuous training and support to direct reports
• Setup team meetings as required
• Review team performance and report out to Head of media development
• Independent planning and execution of experimental work according to study plans
• Ensure media development team work according to Alvotech SOPs
• Data analysis, compilation, and presentation in group meetings
• Advise Head of media development of all staffing/recruiting resources needed
• Ensure that all written reports for media development team are completed on time
• Write and review standard operating procedures (SOPs), execution of equipment (re-) qualifications, handling of deviations, CAPAs and change controls.

Your profile:

• Preferably PhD but at minimum a master degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Min. 5 years of scientific or industry experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry)
• Strong background in cell culture metabolism
• Represent Alvotech at scientific forums and work cross functionally with appropriate internal teams to collate internal data and develop scientific presentations/posters
• Modify and improve current in-house cell culture media formulations
• Willingness to travel abroad (e.g. Iceland) for training or meetings

Personal Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a changing and dynamic work environment
• Works in a collaborative, constructive and efficient manner with colleagues across the organization
• An innovative and creative thinker who can turn theoretical ideas into a successful project
• Eager to collaborate and share knowledge/skills within the organization

Why us?Alvotech is a multinational workplace with employees from all over the world, benefiting from the diversity and the great talent that all of the employees bring into their work. We are a dynamic company that is expanding and growing at a fast pace which involves a lot of Alvotech is committed to being at the cutting edge of technology by using some of the best equipment and processes in the industry. With the core mission of improving people´s lives by providing live changing treatments to patients worldwide, the purpose of all Alvotech employee´s work is clear. We already have a powerful group of people that are experts in their fields and we are excited to have more great colleagues to join us.