Teamlead (m/w/d) - Innovation & Evaluation - R&D

Job-ID: 62650
Location: Wien, AUT
Job Level: Management
Category: Research and Development
Employment Type: Permanent position

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of scientists and laboratory technicians, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to ensure robust experimental design, sound data interpretation and high scientific standards
• Ensure efficient planning, coordination and continuous improvement of laboratory operations and team-related processes
• Oversee and maintain external scientific collaborations with academic institutions, research partners, and strategic stakeholders
• Ensure that project documentation, reports and scientific outputs are delivered in a timely manner and meet high quality standards
• Promote a culture of innovation, scientific excellence as well as continuous improvement within the team
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation for the team

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, ideally within R&D, innovation or product evaluation
• Strong scientific expertise in plasma-derived products, protein biochemistry, analytical characterization and/or formulation sciences
• Experience in designing, supervising and critically evaluating experimental studies
• Solid understanding of GxP principles, laboratory standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to guide and develop scientific teams
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities with a structured and proactive working style
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Your department - where you make an impact

• We, the Research & Development department, conduct preclinical and clinical research to develop new products and ensure their safe and effective use. Our ultimate focus in our daily work is on increasing patient health and safety.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 5.598,85 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Johanna Proksch, MA

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien

T: +43 (1) 610 32 - 4299

Want to find out more about us?

Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

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