Job Description Summary
The role is part of Biopharma Technical Development and will be based in Holzkirchen, Germany. Our Analytical Characterization Department applies a wide range of analytical methods and interesting strategic decisions in order to investigate physicochemical properties of our biosimilar products and to support biosimilar development from early stage until market entry. You will be supporting the characterization of DS / DP through various project phases from clone selection to process characterization, method transfers, comparability studies, similarity and submission. Center of all our activities is the cooperation of all team members and the contribution of each individualJob Description
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Independently design, develop, optimize and execute analytical methods for the characterization of biologics (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, ADCs and other complex molecules) using techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC techniques, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, cIEF) and other physicochemical analytical methods.
- Contribute to scientific discussions, investigations and problem-solving activities within the analytical group to support project-related strategic decisions. Interpret analytical results, evaluate data, draw scientifically sound conclusions and review and approve raw data generated by others.
- A main focus of the role will be the coordination and supervision of method development and qualification activities according to state-of-the art method development principles including Design of Experiments (DoE) and method robustness (ICH_Q14).
- Skills in techniques as ESI-MS, ion mobility MS, HCP-MS are beneficial for the role.
- Act as a subject matter expert in global workstreams supporting strategy development, troubleshooting methods and scientific decision-making
- Participate in global and local digitalization initiatives like LIMS Implementation and drive administration, configuration and continuous improvement of the Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) to support compliant and efficient analytical laboratory operations.
- Author development reports, study protocols, analytical procedures, method development reports, qualification/pre-validation reports and analytical method handover documents. Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions, including the drafting of analytical sections and responses to regulatory authorities, particularly for topics related to structural and physicochemical characterization. Act as a technical expert during audits, inspections and health authority interactions as required.
- Develop and apply scripting/programming solutions (e.g., Python, R or similar tools) to automate, improve and accelerate analytical data processing, evaluation, visualization and statistical analysis
- Conduct literature reviews and scientific assessments, drive knowledge sharing and support the implementation of best practices. Train, mentor and coach scientists and laboratory personnel. Present scientific results internally and externally and contribute to publications, conference presentations, regulatory interactions and intellectual property activities.
- Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices data integrity requirements and applicable quality standards. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of analytical activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
- Minimum: Degree with ideally PhD in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Chemistry or other natural sciences and with 3 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; or Master of Science with 6 years relevant experience in the area of instrumental analytics.
- Excellent knowledge in analytical characterization of biopharmaceutical products (proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, etc.) applying physico-chemical methods, ideally experience on characterization of ADCs.
- Excellent knowledge in Method Development and Method Qualification
- Excellent knowledge of chromatography software (i.e. Chromeleon) and computer tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; willingness to work in interdisciplinary, international teams, strong record of creativity, problem solving and productivity in projects.
- Good knowledge in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, R) to drive automated data analysis and statistical evaluation is a strong advantage.
- Business fluent language skills in English
- The job will be based in Holzkirchen and requires on-site presence for most of the days.
As part of your application, please submit your current CV as well as proof of your highest educational qualification (e.g., diploma, master’s degree, doctorate). Additional documents such as employment references may be uploaded optionally but are not mandatory.
Compensation Structure & Criteria:Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.
- Job location: Holzkirchen, Germany
- Starting pay range: EUR 75,100 - 140,400
- Variable compensation:5% performance-based bonus
- Additional benefits include: 30 vacation days per year (in full time), 1.200€ vacation payment (in full time), €40/month in capital-forming benefits (in full time), company pension, flex-hybrid working 50% per week in the office, access to our learning & development platforms Skillsoft & Learnlight, Access to our employee share program “OurShare”
- Pay frequency: Monthly
- Expected weekly working hours: 40 hours
- Contract type: full time
Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.
The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.
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Skills Desired
Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Project ManagementSkills Required
- Degree in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Chemistry, or another natural science; ideally a PhD with at least 3 years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, or an MSc with at least 6 years of relevant instrumental analytics experience.
- Excellent knowledge of analytical characterization of biopharmaceutical products using physicochemical methods.
- Experience characterizing proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, and ideally antibody-drug conjugates.
- Excellent knowledge of analytical method development and method qualification.
- Excellent knowledge of chromatography software, particularly Chromeleon, and computer tools.
- Good scripting or programming knowledge, such as Python or R, for automated data analysis and statistical evaluation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams.
- Business-fluent English language skills.
- Willingness and ability to work primarily on-site in Holzkirchen, Germany.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.
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What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
