Scientist (m/f/d) for Vaccine Formulation Development and Fill-Finish

Vor 7 Tagen


Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease, Shigella and Zika.

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a (Senior) Scientist (m/f/d) for Drug Product (DP) Manufacturing and Fill and Finish (F&F) to join our team in Vienna. In this role you will support the technical development for DP manufacturing of early stage, late stage and commercial manufacturing of Valneva´s vaccine candidates and commercial products.

  • Lab-scale Experimentation & Formulation Development: Plan and execute early/mid-stage experiments for vaccine candidates (e.g., proteins, virus, conjugates) and adjuvants with minimal supervision. Provide data interpretation and recommendations to project teams.
  • Drug Product Filling Support: Offer technical support for vaccine filling processes in mid to late-stage development, assisting with a newly built drug product filling line and external CMO partners.
  • Scientific & Project Planning: Lead biologic formulation development, drug product process development, primary packaging, technology transfer, scale-up, and validation activities in alignment with project timelines and organizational goals.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Valneva Technology departments and external partners, to align priorities across various functional teams.
  • Support for Manufacturing & Process Design: Provide technical support for drug product filling across all stages (early, late, and commercial) including process design, scale-up, clinical manufacturing, and review of process changes and deviations.
  • Project Management & Risk Assessment: Manage technical aspects of commercial manufacturing, including process improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introductions. Lead risk assessments and implement solutions to address complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Due Diligence & Practical Assessments: Support due diligence activities, particularly for parenteral manufacturing, ensuring practical assessments and recommendations.
  • Application of Scientific Principles: Use experimental and process modeling approaches to solve challenges across various unit operations, applying scientific and engineering principles.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines, preparing documentation (BMRs, SOPs, reports, risk assessments, etc.) in accordance with change control policies and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Requirements

  • PhD in bioprocess manufacturing, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical technology
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Vaccine or Biologic Product Development
  • Highly skilled in parenteral formulation development, lyophilization, suspension, adjuvantation, micro and nanoparticle stabilization, surface adsorption
  • Experienced with product development, process tech-transfer, supporting regulatory submissions, handling queries from regulatory authorities
  • Knowhow of biophysical characterization techniques such as DLS, UV-Vis, HPLC-SEC and familiar with analytical outcomes of bioanalytical methods such as ELSIA, Western Blot, PRNT etc.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of drug product manufacturing process operations such as mixing, sterile filtration, and aseptic fill/finish, QbD, awareness of primary packaging (vials, pre-filled syringes)
  • Knowledge and understanding of cGMP DP manufacturing guidelines and CMC documentation requirements and by various regulatory authorities
  • Knowledge and understanding of Good Data Management Practices, statistical analysis of batch process data, PAT
  • Fluent in English, German is an advantage

Benefits

Working at Valneva offers the opportunity to be part of a global biotech company with a strong vision for making a positive impact. The company fosters an open, appreciative culture with an innovative mindset and provides engaging assignments. It also offers an international environment with flat hierarchies and regular company events.

You can expect the following benefits:

    • Work Life Balance: flexitime & compensation days
    • Financial perks: Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
    • Lifelong learning: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning & German/English courses for free
    • Health & Wellbeing: Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs

 

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 60.000 gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.



  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Talentor Austria GmbH Vollzeit

    Company OverviewTalentor Austria GmbH is a specialized player in the life science sector and a leader in its field, characterized by a fast-paced environment, innovative approach, and strong team spirit.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Production Manager for Vaccines to lead daily technical activities for commercial...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...

  • IT Business Partner

    vor 2 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...

  • Qualified Person

    vor 2 Wochen


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Arthur D. Little Vollzeit

    Overview Als weltweit erstes Beratungsunternehmen und auch als erste internationale Strategieberatung in Österreich steht Arthur D. Little seit mehr als 130 Jahren an vorderster Front der Innovation. Wir sind als Vordenker anerkannt, der Strategie, Technologie zu bahnbrechender Innovation verbindet. Unsere Mission ist es, Unternehmen und...

  • IT Business Partner

    vor 2 Wochen


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...

  • Qualified Person

    vor 1 Woche


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...

  • IT Systems Engineer

    vor 3 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...

  • Qualified Person

    vor 2 Wochen


    Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...