Associate Liaison Scientist R&D in Heidelberg bei Octapharma

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for our patients.

This position is tied to the 2-year International Early Career Program (starting in October 2024), that can support you to kick-start a career at Octapharma via international intra-group rotations and developmental sessions. See more program information here https://www.octapharma.com/career/international-early-career-program

What will you be doing as Associate Liaison Scientist R&D?

• Proactive network building within plasma and recombinant R&D and clinical departments
• Support of recombinant & plasma R&D projects, especially in the coordination of joint R&D effort
• Special scientific and laboratory tasks in different R&D Groups
• Planning, coordination and evaluation of CRO work
• Active participation in discovery project planning (from literature surveys to work package design)
• Rotation to other sites within the Octapharma Group

Who you are?

• Recent university graduate, PhD degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, biophysics, life sciences or related disciplines
• Maximum 3 years of working experience (excluding internship)
• Willing and curious to potentially further develop towards people leader or business professional role
• Willing to move internally for work assignments within Octapharma
• Professional personality and flexible team player with potential, aligned with Octapharma's core competencies and strategy
• Strong self-reflection and active communication skills
• Experience in recombinant protein work is of advantage
• Fluency in English, good knowledge of German (additional languages a plus)

What’s the best thing about working with us?

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• A permanent position in a dynamically growing company
• Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
• Work in modern, state-of-the art equipped labs
• Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid annual leave
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings and digital solutions

Apply Today!

If you have questions about the position, contact Ms. Dorothee Schaupp, Head of Human Resources; +49 6221 1852 546.

If you proceed in the process

The next step is to conduct a phone interview and have the opportunity to participate in an assessment center.

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