Scientist

Scientist

Location: Oss

Synaffix is a biotech company with a clinical-stage platform technology that enables best-in-class antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies and other targeted therapeutics under a technology out-licensing business model. Synaffix was fully acquired by Lonza in June 2023. Aimed at enabling innovative medicines for patients in areas of high unmet medical need, Synaffix has forged a growing number of collaborations with top tier biotech and pharma companies by enabling best-in-class therapeutic candidates for their pipelines.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a Scientist you will lead a team that supports the preparation of ADCs for external collaborations with biotech/pharma companies. You will drive continuous improvement of existing methods and implement, and standardize new conjugation methodologies transferred from R&D that can be applied in the Bioconjugates team. Key tasks include; planning tracking and reporting of projects (internal/external), communicate progress with customers and other key stakeholders, support and supervise team members where appropriate. In addition you will be responsible for keeping other project related documentation up to date.   

What you’ll do:

• Manage (Sr.) Research Associates within the Bioconjugates team, incl performance review, personal development and providing timely constructive feedback.

• Where required support in the execution of customer projects

• Oversee the planning, coordination and tracking of customer projects

• Support transfer of new technologies coming from R&D to the Bioconjugates teams for subsequent application in external collaboration projects

• Proactively seek collaboration and alignment within the Lonza network

• Ensures delivery of good quality materials to customers within the agreed timelines, specifications and costs

• Delivery of project-related documentation including project reports, CoTs and other relevant documentation.

• Take on the assigned responsibilities in designated tasks & projects

• Adhere to company policies and quality & safety standards

• Perform other duties as assigned and mutually agreed upon.

What we’re looking for:

• MSc chemical biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related fields

• Minimum 3 years experience with various bioconjugation chemistry techniques and preferably hands-on experience with generating ADCs.

• Acquainted with project management in an operational setting

• Strong commitment to project deliverables and customer focused

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Strong analytical skills (qualitative & quantitative)

• Ability to work autonomously

• Strong team player mentality and ability to motivate people

• Experience with various bioconjugation chemistry techniques and preferably hands-on experience with generating ADCs

• Creative and problem-solving personality

• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team

​Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.