Senior Scientist MS&T (m/f/d) - Pharma

Become part of Lohmann Animal Health GmbH in Cuxhaven and join our dynamic team. As part of Elanco, we have been a world-leading specialist in the production of poultry vaccines for more than 50 years, exporting our products to over 70 countries worldwide. Expand your passion for animal health at Elanco – and join us as a Senior Scientist MS&T (m/f/d).

As a Senior Scientist in TS/MS - Technical Services / Manufacturing Science – you are part of the scientific heart of production, serving as the vital bridge between Research & Development (R&D) and commercial manufacturing. Our team ensures that manufacturing processes are robust, validated, and state-of-the-art to guarantee a continuous supply of high-quality vaccines.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Technical Leadership

Lateral Leadership: Lead and inspire diverse cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering) to achieve project milestones through influence and collaboration.

Process Scale-up: Drive the seamless transfer and scale-up of vaccine manufacturing processes from pilot to industrial level, ensuring deep alignment with GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage complex data analysis to optimize equipment utilization and strategic staffing requirements.

Operational Excellence: Champion a continuous improvement mindset by implementing operational standards, managing critical deviations, and leading Root Cause Investigations (RCI) and CAPA processes.

Risk & Compliance: Maintain the validated state of manufacturing processes and lead technical risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) to ensure robust business continuity and high-quality outcomes.

Strategic Sourcing: Execute the technical implementation of secondary suppliers, ensuring full compliance with internal and external quality and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Communication

Strategic Partnership: Act as a key technical consultant for cross-functional departments to develop and maintain scalable, cost-effective, and safe production processes.

Audit Excellence: Represent the technical site functions during regulatory inspections and lead expert discussions with auditors.

Technical Diplomacy: Synthesize complex technical challenges into clear, strategic updates for site leadership and global stakeholders.

YOUR PROFILE

Essential Qualifications

Education: University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.

Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical environment, specifically within pharmaceutical production.

Compliance & Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Global Quality Standards (FDA, EU-GMP) and a solid understanding of aseptic processes.

Languages: Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both German and English, with effective communication skills in multicultural settings.

Analytical & IT Skills: Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); experience with statistical software (e.g., JMP) is highly desirable.

Desired Skills and Abilities

Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with business goals.

Conflict Resolution: Effectively resolving conflicts and fostering a positive team environment.

Change Management: Leading and managing change effectively within the team and across departments.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborating with other departments, such as Production units, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Responding effectively to changing priorities and demands.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and make sound decisions.

YOUR BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary package and participation in the company's success through our bonus scheme.

Autonomy & Growth: Room for personal initiative and independent action within a modern, growing global pharmaceutical company.

Career Development: Access to our internal global career network with exciting development and training opportunities.

Dynamic Environment: Work in a diverse and interesting environment where your contribution directly impacts animal health worldwide.

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