Scientist GMP ADC Manufacturing

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Date: 4 Aug 2025

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas:
The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

For our development and production site in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

The Scientist GMP manufacturing ADC will be a key contributor to the establishment of a new drug substance production unit for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) at the site in Pfaffenhofen.

Your primary role will be to support the establishment of the new production facility as expert from GMP perspective, including the generation of the required GMP documents. Once the facility is up and running, your task will be to contribute to all operations and maintenance in this GMP bioconjugation facility. You task will include to ensure performance of your tasks in compliance with the regulatory requirements and collaborating with other departments to support manufacturing with good quality.

• Contribute to the planning of the new GMP production area for biotechnological active substances, in particular antibody-drug conjugates, with a focus on specific requirements for GMP processes, workflows, and equipment.

• Develop and establish manufacturing instructions in the GMP regulated environment.

• Appropriately manage equipment and regulatory aspects such as segregation and clean room requirements (e.g. zone concept and material flow).

• Support the planning of the construction project for the GMP production suites (in alignment with the overall construction project).

• Cooperate with other departments such as Antibody production, Quality Management and Research & Development.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in bioconjugation or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven track record in GMP-regulated environment.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of bioconjugation chemistries and techniques (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates).
• Knowledge of purification, characterization, and analytical methods for biocompounds.
• Thorough understanding of GMP regulations and guidelines.
• Experience in the generation of GMP documents.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams, including quality, regulatory, and production departments.
• Promote quality culture within the organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Optimization based on CAPA and challenges to new manufacturing technology.
• Independent & goal-oriented working style and high level of commitment.
• Very good knowledge of German and English.

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas.

If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.