Group Leader Quality Control - Immunology

Innovative and committed to patients worldwide. CSL Behring is a leading global biotechnology company committed to its promise to save lives. At our location in Bern, with over 1'400 employees, we develop and produce life-saving therapies for people with severe and rare diseases worldwide. For our Biochemical Quality Control team, we are looking for a committed leader as Group Leader Quality Control - Immunology (100%) (m/f/d) In this responsible leadership role, you will lead our immunology laboratory within Quality Control and, together with your team, ensure the timely execution of release-relevant analyses. In addition to technical and personnel leadership, you will take on a central role in the further development of the laboratory, the optimization of processes, and the introduction of new technologies and methods. In doing so, you will work closely with internal specialist departments and international locations and make an important contribution to the quality and safety of our products. Competencies and responsibilities • Technical and personnel leadership of a team of nine employees in the field of immunology within Quality Control. • Ensuring the timely, GMP-compliant execution of release-relevant biochemical and immunological analyses for end products, in-process, and stability samples. • Promotion and further development of employees through coaching, target agreements, constructive feedback, and an open, appreciative team culture. • Planning and prioritization of laboratory activities as well as ensuring efficient resource use to guarantee daily operations. • Responsibility for the continuous optimization of laboratory processes, methods, and workflows, as well as support in the introduction of new technologies and analytical devices. • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP) as well as responsibility for deviations, OOX results, CAPAs, and quality-relevant documentation. • Close cooperation with internal specialist departments and international locations to ensure consistent and high-quality analytics. • Support of audits and authority inspections as well as representation of the specialist department towards internal and external stakeholders. • Promotion of a culture of continuous improvement and identification of efficiency potential within the laboratory. Qualifications and professional experience • Completed studies (Master or PhD) in biochemistry, biology, or a comparable natural science discipline. • Several years of professional experience (ideally 4-5 years) in a GMP-regulated laboratory in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life science industry. • Sound knowledge of biochemical and immunological analytical procedures. Ideally, you bring experience with methods such as nephelometry, polyacrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, chromogenic assays (FXIa and protease activity), or hemolytic cell assays. However, a solid methodological foundation and the willingness to learn further procedures are important to us. • Initial leadership experience or demonstrable experience in the technical leadership and development of employees. • Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements in the GMP environment as well as a strong awareness of quality and compliance. • Business fluent German skills as well as good English skills in speaking and writing. • Analytical and structured way of working as well as the ability to set priorities reliably even in a dynamic environment. • High social competence, assertiveness, and empathy in dealing with employees and various stakeholders. • Resilient, solution-oriented personality with strong communication skills and enjoyment of continuous improvement. About this position • As Group Leader Quality Control - Immunology, you take responsibility for an experienced team and, together with your employees, ensure the timely execution of release-relevant analyses. • In addition to daily operations, you actively shape the further development of the laboratory, promote your employees, and drive the optimization of processes, methods, and technologies in a GMP-regulated environment. Do you see yourself in this position? Then we would be pleased to receive your CV, your work certificates, and your diplomas/certifications as part of your application. CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/. At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse work