Principal Scientist (m/f/d) Protein Engineering
BoehringerPRD · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Full-time · Senior
- €91K–€91K per year
- 3–5 years
Lead and mentor a team of scientists, driving the design, engineering, and optimization of next-generation therapeutic proteins, including multispecific antibodies and other innovative biologic modalities.
Compensation
The remuneration for this position starts at EUR 90.900 gross annual target salary per year (full time).
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of scientists, ensuring high standards of laboratory safety, data quality, and professional development.
- Drive the design, engineering, and optimization of multispecific antibodies and other therapeutic proteins, applying innovative protein engineering strategies.
- Provide scientific and project leadership across portfolio projects, managing multidisciplinary teams from exploratory research through candidate selection.
- Collaborate with Oncology scientists, internal experts, and external partners to translate emerging biological insights into differentiated protein-based therapeutic concepts.
- Apply protein engineering expertise, leveraging computational, structural, and data-driven approaches to optimize activity, selectivity, stability, expression, and developability.
Requirements
- PhD in Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field