CSL Behring AG
EMEA, CH, Kanton Bern, Bern, CSL Behring
10 hours ago
Director, Analytical Strategy (Recombinant)
- 30 April 2026
- 100%
- EMEA, CH, Kanton Bern, Bern, CSL Behring
Job summary
Join CSL Behring as an Analytical Strategy Director, leading drug development.
Tasks
- Design and manage global analytical strategies for programs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and oversee submissions.
- Drive innovation in analytical methods and technologies.
Skills
- PhD in relevant field with 12-15+ years of experience required.
- Expertise in LC-MS/MS, immunogenicity, and biomarkers essential.
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills needed.
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About the job
The Analytical Strategy Director is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for designing and overseeing analytical strategies that support drug discovery, development, and regulatory approval. This position ensures robust, compliant, and innovative analytical approaches across preclinical, clinical programs and LCM.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and lead the global analytical strategy aligned with program and corporate goals
- Provide scientific and regulatory guidance for analytical plans across all development phases (discovery → post-marketing)
- Drive innovation in analytical technologies, platforms, and workflows
- Represent analytical function in cross-functional governance and decision-making forums
Scientific Oversight:
- Oversee development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods (e.g., LC-MS/MS, ligand binding assays, biomarkers, immunogenicity)
- Ensure high-quality data generation for PK, PD, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies
- Review and approve analytical study designs, reports, and regulatory documentation
- Troubleshoot complex scientific and technical challenges
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH, GLP, GCP)
- Lead analytical sections of regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA, BLA, MAA)
- Interface with regulatory agencies and respond to health authority queries
- Maintain inspection readiness and quality standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, Biomarkers, and Clinical Operations
- Support translational strategy and dose selection decisions
- Manage external CROs, academic collaborators, and technology vendors
Leadership & Management:
- Lead and mentor analytical scientists and project leaders
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Build and scale analytical capabilities and infrastructure
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- PhD in analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related field (or MSc with extensive experience)
- Typically 12–15+ years in bioanalysis within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments
- Deep expertise in LC-MS/MS, ligand binding assays, biomarkers, and immunogenicity testing
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and analytical validation standards
- Proven leadership and strategic program experience
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
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CSL Behring ist ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen, das hochwertige Therapeutika für Menschen mit seltenen und ernsten Krankheiten entwickelt und vertreibt. Mit unseren Medikamenten für die Therapiegebiete Immunologie, Hämatologie, Herz-Kreislauf und Stoffwechsel, Atemwegserkrankungen und Transplantationsmedizin halten wir unser Versprechen, die Lebensqualität von Patienten in mehr als 100 Ländern zu verbessern. Erfahren Sie mehr über CSL Behring .
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