JOB DESCRIPTION:
Join Abbott Biologicals – Shape the Future of Influenza Vaccines
At Abbott Biologicals, part of Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals Division, we’re advancing global health through the development and production of essential active ingredients, including influenza vaccines, at our state-of-the-art facilities in Weesp and Olst. We are now looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Scientist to join our Competence Center Influenza (CCI) and help shape the future of vaccine innovation.
Your Impact
As Senior Scientist, you will lead scientific initiatives that support and improve influenza vaccine production. You’ll work at a strategic level, designing solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and contributing to regulatory documentation. This is not a hands-on lab role, but a high-level scientific position requiring broad expertise and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scientific projects and troubleshoot production or QC challenges
- Design and oversee experimental plans, monitor progress, and report findings
- Contribute to CMC documentation and regulatory submissions (eCTD)
- Represent CCI in cross-functional teams and drive improvement initiatives
- Support the annual influenza vaccine update process
What You Bring
- Master’s or PhD in a relevant scientific field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong background in CMC and scientific writing
- Solid understanding of vaccine production and analytical techniques (e.g., USP/DSP, protein characterization, molecular biology)
- Strategic mindset with excellent communication and project leadership skills
- Fluency in English. Dutch is a plus but not required
- Preferably full-time availability (40 hours/week)
Why Join Us
- Work on life-saving products with global impact
- Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative scientific team
- Enjoy a strategic role with influence across development and production
- Grow your career within a leading global healthcare company
Apply today
Ready to take the next step in your scientific career? Apply now and help us redefine the future of influenza vaccines.
All applications need to include a CV and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered!
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Research and Discovery
DIVISION:EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:Netherlands > Weesp : WHS 02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
Top Skills
What We Do
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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