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Catalent

Global contract drug formulation, manufacturing, packaging

R&D Project Leader / Senior Scientist

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Full-timeDüsseldorf, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, or a related life science discipline is required.
  • Strong knowledge of developmental biology and pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) biology is required.
  • Proven experience in targeted genetic modification of pluripotent stem cells is required.
  • Several years of hands-on experience with iPS cells, particularly in directed differentiation, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in independent project management is required.
  • Leadership and/or organizational experience is required.
  • Scientific excellence demonstrated through first-author publications is required.
  • A structured, responsible, and results-oriented working style is required.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
  • Excellent communication skills in an international environment are required.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required.
  • German language skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead publicly funded research and development projects, including scientific, organizational, and administrative accountability.
  • Prepare project plans, grant applications, and scientific reports.
  • Present project results to clients, project partners, and stakeholders.
  • Provide scientific guidance and mentoring to students and project team members.
  • Develop and optimize methods for targeted genetic modification of iPS cells.
  • Advance differentiation processes for cell therapy applications.
  • Develop and optimize analytical methods in collaboration with Quality Control.
  • Execute client projects and manufacture cell products under R&D conditions.
  • Organize and support daily R&D laboratory operations.
  • Prepare scientific publications and presentations.
  • Transfer iPSC-based workflows into GMP-compliant processes.
  • Author standard operating procedures, manufacturing instructions, and testing procedures.
  • Support risk assessments, deviations, corrective and preventive actions, and change controls.
  • Participate in investigations of quality events and laboratory deviations.
  • Conduct GMP training sessions and contribute to the Quality Management System.
  • Establish and further develop the gene-editing platform and lead strategic research programs in iPSC-based cell therapies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a GMP-regulated environment and/or the field of cell therapy is advantageous.

About the Company

Catalent

Global contract drug formulation, manufacturing, packaging

Catalent provides end-to-end contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer health products. Its offerings cover drug formulation, large-scale manufacturing, clinical supply, and packaging under long-term partnerships, coordinating through a connected supply chain to move products from development to market. It differentiates itself with a broad, integrated service platform and long-standing customer relationships that help clients accelerate development and ensure reliable supply. The company aims to help clients bring products to market efficiently while balancing quality, cost, and sustainability across the product lifecycle.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin Township, NJ
Founded
1996

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