Director & Head of Functional Qualification NBE (all genders) - full-time/part-time possible

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Director in NBE Research (m/f/d) to join our Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering department. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee NBE-based research projects in the exciting fields of Oncology and Immunology. You will develop and implement assay strategies that are crucial for advancing immuno-oncology and immunology, utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as multicolor FACS and Western Blot. Your expertise will guide the functional screening of bi- and multispecific antibody derivatives, showcasing your strong background in antibody engineering. Collaboration and communication will be key, as you will work closely with your team and various departments to drive innovation. Building and maintaining robust networks within the scientific community and industry will be essential for your success. You will also manage outsourcing initiatives to enhance our research capabilities. Familiarity with laws and regulations according to genetic engineering will be beneficial in this role. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the field of biopharmaceutical research, we encourage you to apply.

Who You Are:

• You hold a PhD in a relevant field with a strong track record in antibody engineering, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and patents.
• You have at least 7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical research.
• You possess strong expertise in leading cross-functional project teams to progress biological entities into clinical development.
• You have extensive experience in antibody discovery and engineering, including bi- and multispecific antibodies and Fc engineering.
• You demonstrate expertise in cytokine biology and engineering, as well as assay development for immuno-oncology and immunology.
• You are familiar with functional screening of bi- and multispecific antibodies and single domain antibodies.
• You have strong networking skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in managing outsourcing projects and familiarity with laws and regulations according to GenTG is a plus.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!