Principal Scientist (m/f/d)

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

As a Principal Scientist (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role in driving analytical life cycle management for our commercial products, being located at the Vienna site. You will provide scientific and technical expertise, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead strategic projects from conception to validation. Your key responsibilities will be::

• Manage life cycle management (LCM) activities of analytical testing for all Valneva’s commercial products
• Identify and prepare LCM proposals, including cost, resources, and milestones
• Lead or support LCM projects from conception to validation and CMC documentation compilation
• Provide technical and scientific expertise to both LCM and development projects
• Drive continuous method improvements and support key business deliverables
• Represent the company in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
• Act as Product Owner for at least one commercial product
• Serve as second-line support in technical investigations, using statistical data analysis and trending
• Maintain alignment with the global Technical Development and Quality organization
• Ensure training standards are met; contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Deputize for line manager or colleagues when required

• PhD in biologics/biopharma with relevant industrial experience
• Industry and analytical background, ideally with experience in quality control and/or vaccine-related environments

• Proven experience in managing CMC-related regulatory variations
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and regulatory processes
• Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities
• Experience in statistical data analysis, change management, lean systems, and risk analysis
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to lead complex projects and deliver under tight timelines with changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with awareness of impacts on people, processes, and systems

Working with Valneva means being part of a global biotech company with a clear vision to make a meaningful impact in the world. At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic and innovative work environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting, impactful assignments. Enjoy the benefits of flat hierarchies, an international atmosphere, and regular company events that foster collaboration and connection.

Additionally, we offer:

• 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 & Office Massages

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 85.000 gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.