Scientific Group Leader, R&D Analytical BiochemistryFulltime

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that offers customers from various industries a unique range of analytical services to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the world's largest companies to ensure the products delivered are safe, theirs Ingredients are authentic and labeling is accurate. The company is a leading global provider of analytics for food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products as well as contract research (CRO) services.Eurofins Professional Scientific Service (PSS) is a global insourcing solution for our customers. Together with the customer, we define a project for the required services that our Eurofins employees should provide at the customer's location. During the ongoing project, the responsibility for project management, the previously defined laboratory services and the deployment of our employees in this project lies with Eurofins PSS.Job DescriptionTo manage a new PSS team on the site of our client, a leading international pharmaceutical company in Bern, we are currently looking for an Analytical Scientific Group Leader (Protein Biochemistry). Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Leadership Role:Co-ordinate and manage the PSS team to ensure that laboratory productivity, quality, documentation, working hours, safety and excellence are managed to maximum efficiencyTo ensure that the customer receives the best possible service by continually reviewing best practice with regard to commercial and quality issues and ensuring 100% ethical working standards and GLP/ GMP complianceDeveloping, coaching, motivating and building team morale through effective teamwork and the use of reward and recognition systems to celebrate team successesCommunicate regularly with customer and Eurofins management to ensure information is shared effectively and actions are taken immediatelyScientific and Technical Leadership:Provide scientific and technical leadership for assigned projectsPlan, execute, document, and report investigations related to quality deviations, production deviations, technical complaints, and manufacturing process changes for our client’s productsExperimental Activities and Support:Plan, execute, and document lab experiments to support the implementation of technical changes and new materials in the production processSupport ad hoc teams with experimental activitiesReporting and Documentation:Regularly report the status of investigations and projects to leadershipWrite, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Ensure proper archiving of all relevant documentations in compliance with applicable guidelines and SOPsQualificationsMaster's or PhD degree in biochemistry or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industryStrong scientific background in protein biochemistry, protein purification, blood coagulation, plasma protein products, manufacturing processes, protein analytics, particles characterization, and quality assuranceExcellent leadership skills (at least 3 years' experience)Fluent English, both oral and written, German is a plusAbility to communicate clearly and build strong working relationships with colleaguesDesirable experience working in a GMP regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industryExperience in project-oriented, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environmentsProficiency in electronic data evaluation, general computing, and software applicationsAdditional InformationPermanent contract with Eurofins PSSA responsible and varied job (different techniques, leadership)Opportunities for development and career progressionVarious training courses focusing on soft skills and leadershipInteresting client projectsCompetitive salary packageDiscretionary annual bonusFlexible working hoursFull use of canteen facilities on customer siteThe opportunity to work on life-saving productsIf this position could be of interest to you or if you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to reach out to Rianne Fridman-Heezen  Personnel & Administration Specialist PSS Switzerland.Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Research