Global Head of Characterization BioAnalytics (Biopharma)

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Salary: €129,040–€193,560 per year

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines through immunoscience, AI, data, and digital platforms.

What you will do

• Lead a new global organization of BioAnalytics groups across multiple sites and countries.
• Develop and implement extended characterization strategies for antibodies, nanobodies, multispecifics, and viral and nonviral gene therapy modalities.
• Define critical quality attributes and connect them to analytical and integrated control strategies.
• Manage resources, budgets, forecasting, priorities, and deliverables across a complex biologics pipeline.
• Build teams, develop scientific talent, harmonize processes, and ensure operational and scientific excellence.
• Advance analytical platforms, support CMC dossiers and global submissions, and transfer high-performance analytical methods to Manufacturing & Supply.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years leading an analytical characterization function.
• Extensive experience in extended characterization of large molecules and late-phase development.
• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of CMC for biological drug development, process and formulation development, Quality by Design principles, and ICH guidelines.
• Experience with global submissions, regulatory agency interactions, analytical project leadership, organizational change, and matrix environments.
• Fluent English required.

Nice to have

• Advanced scientific network in academia and industry.
• Track record of publications and patents.
• Familiarity with digitalization and the evolution of AI in CMC.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment with opportunities for promotion and international career development.
• Rewards package and employee benefits based on contribution and impact.
• Healthcare, prevention, wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work at the intersection of drug discovery, AI, data, and digital platforms.
• Patient insights are incorporated early into drug development and study design.