Our cross-functional team of cell culture professionals is looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available for full-time. It is a hybrid role, flexibly requiring presence on-site in Bielefeld and occasionally in Ulm (or vice versa), and with the opportunity to work some days remotely.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
Develop the strategy for our CHO upstream platform, especially for cell culture media and processes, consistent with our Product and Technology Roadmaps and aligning with the company's complex, functional long-term objectives
Design and lead tactical plans based on Division/Corporate strategy, advising program leads and the Senior Advanced Therapy Solutions leadership team on strategic plans
Develop, collaborate, and influence internal and external expert committees on an international scale
Maintain technical expert relationships with CHO or media customers and research partners, ensuring effective customer communication
Establish new internal and external collaborations as well as development and research programs
Ensure successful technical application of research projects, particularly in key areas crucial for the technology base of Sartorius
Consult and advise a global team of Senior Scientists, Managers in R&D, Scientists, and Product Management
Evaluate, analyze, and present project results in internal and external meetings
Represent Sartorius as a Key Opinion Leader and Subject Matter Expert in Committees, Conferences, Panels, and Consortia
What will convince us
You have a PhD in Science specializing in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
You should have several years of significant work experience in the biotech industry, ideally focusing on CHO processes and media, with both hands-on and strategic expertise
As a recognized expert (KOL, SME) in the technology area of CHO cell lines, processes, and cell culture media, you should have a proven track record in the industry, including publications and patents
Your experience in the industry and respective technology areas of Sartorius, with a proven track record, is essential
You must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with English being required and German desired
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and challenge existing systems and processes is crucial
We value creative and innovative thinking, along with strong communication and people/stakeholder management skills
You should have good organization and time management abilities, effectively working under pressure while being an analytical and conceptual thinker capable of solving complex problems
A willingness to travel approximately 25% is required
Identify with our core values: Sustainability, Openness and Joy
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Shape the future: Bring in your subject matter expertise in CHO and cell culture media to accelarate our offering and have a direct influence on our product development
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers
Attractive remuneration and company car for private usage
Work life balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network
We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers