Senior Scientist (m/f/d) - Scientific Operations Services - R&D Plasma
Octapharma · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- €4K per month
As a Senior Scientist in Scientific Operations Services, you will contribute your scientific expertise to the life-cycle management of plasma-derived medicinal products, supporting product quality and manufacturing processes.
Compensation
The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.355,55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time).
Responsibilities
- Contribute as a scientific expert to the life-cycle management and continuous improvement of plasma-derived medicinal products
- Collaborate across functions and locations with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Business Units and other R&D teams
- Lead and support scientific investigations and improvement initiatives, including process optimization, technology transfers, root cause analyses, change requests and regulatory submissions
- Plan, coordinate and conduct complex laboratory studies and analytical activities, ensuring reliable data and scientifically sound conclusions
- Support scientific excellence by reviewing experimental results, sharing expertise and contributing to continuous improvement of laboratory practices
Requirements
- University degree (at least MSc, PhD preferred) in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline
- Nice to have: plasma-derived products
- Nice to have: commercial process support
- Nice to have: generative AI