Senior / Principal Scientist Peptides Analytics Part-time NEW

The Position

Within the Drug Product Chemicals department at the Biberach site, you will oversee the development of quality control methods and specifications for new drug products. The focus is on the development of therapeutic peptides in parenteral dosage forms. You will be working in a rapidly growing pharmaceutical area, that opens up new treatment options. This position requires working on-site with occasionally remote working options only. The position can be filled either as Senior Scientist Analytical or as Principal Scientist Analytical.

This position is limited for 2 years. This position is part time eligible with 80%.

Tasks & Responsibilities

In your new role you will be responsible for the development/validation of specifications and quality control methods for parenteral products of synthetic peptides as Drug & Device Combination Products.

As a technical manager, you will lead a team of analytical technicians and actively support them in the implementation of the above-mentioned main tasks.

In addition, you will plan and monitor stability tests under GMP and derive the shelf-life for clinical and commercial supplies based on the data obtained.

You will supervise release testing of batches of investigational medicinal products under GMP and support the Head of Quality Control function in ensuring product quality.

Moreover, you will coordinate the transfer of drug product analytical methods to internal and external quality control units and work closely with international colleagues from process development, production and quality control.

In interdisciplinary CMC teams, you will actively contribute to product development and plan the necessary work packages timely aligned with manufacturing process development until the product is ready for the market.

Furthermore, you will contribute to the analytical development documentation for regulatory approvals, answer inquiries from authorities and help prepare documentation for regulatory interactions.

Additional tasks for Principal Scientist Analytical role:

Your main task/responsibility will be the development of a holistic control strategy for parenteral products of synthetic peptides as Drug & Device Combination Products.

As a Principal Scientist Analytical you will represent the discipline of product analytics in interdisciplinary development teams and plan the necessary work packages in close cooperation within the teams until the products are ready for the market.

Additionally, you will also be responsible for the preparation of internal guidance documents for parenteral development, peptide development or the development of Drug & Device Combination Products.

Requirements

Completed master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy, ideally supplemented by a doctorate in the field of therapeutic peptides and several years of relevant professional experience.

Expertise in manufacturing, control and/or regulatory requirements for therapeutic peptides.

Knowledge in the field of drug product development.

Leadership skills as well as the ability to work under pressure, a confident manner and a team-oriented way of working in interdisciplinary project teams.

Fluency in German and English.

Additional requirements for Principal Scientist Analytical role:

Several years of relevant professional experience in an international context.

Strong expertise in manufacturing, control and/or regulatory requirements for therapeutic peptides.

Good knowledge of pharmaceutical product development.

Management experience in the line or matrix.

Ready to Contact Us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process – please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application – The job posting is presumably online until March 11th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to March 4th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting calendar week 11.

Step 3: On-site interviews calendar week 13.