Research Scientist (f/m/x)

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Job Description

The Research Scientist is responsible for driving new, innovative programs to improve the process, and product quality of plasma-derived therapies, optimized for patients. This includes evaluation and process development of new products, alternative fractionation technologies and extraction of new plasma proteins.

Tasks:
PDT R&D focuses first and foremost on developing therapies that will improve the health care outcomes of patients Takeda aims to serve. Research Scientists within PDT Process Development will be accountable for:

Explores innovative methods / projects / programs to improve the quality and efficient production of plasma-derived therapies for global and local distribution (50%)

Evaluates new indications, new fractions, new products (including, potentially combinations), and any other process development within plasma to ensure maximal potential of the product to improve health (10%)

Keeps plasma purification and related techniques at industry state of the art standard & tests new innovative technologies and leads projects through PD in alignment and cooperation with CMC lead (10%)

Oversight, design and coordination of project related experimental lab work in internal and external labs (e.g. writing experimental study plans and reports; communication of results within the team and across other functions, hands-on contribution to lab studies) (10%)

Supporting technology transfer and scale up activities for processes, as well as providing support to manufacturing and liaises with other R&D functions, GMS/Biolife on joint projects to ensure smooth collaboration (10%)

Coaching & mentoring of other PD colleagues in your area of expertise to enhance statistical capabilities, exchange, process development knowledge and effectiveness in our team (10%)

Education and Experience Requirements

Master or Doctoral degree of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical/process engineering or related fields is preferred

5+ years of Pharm Sci pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience is required

Scientific knowledge in process development and about plasma derived therapies fractionation and purification processes

Good statistical competencies and computer skills (protein modelling; process models)

Good presentation skills

Good oral and written English and German communication skills required

Ability to work independent and as part of a collaborative team

The incoming scientist must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable with ambiguity

Locations

AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 72

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time