Method Transfer Specialist (Bioassays)

Job Description

Act at the interface of R&D and QC and use your commercial pharma experience to support robust method transfers, minimize supply risk, and support on-time product releases.

For our Animal Health location Boxmeer, we are currently recruiting a Method Transfer Specialist (Bioassays)

Welcome to our team

Our Global Science & Technology (S&T) division applies science, technology and innovation to support new product commercialization and ensure supply continuity for animal health manufacturing. S&T continuously improves processes and analytics to meet customer needs through manufacturing excellence. Within S&T, Global Analytical Technology Solutions (ATS) oversees analytical activities across the Animal Health network. To strengthen and centralize Large Molecule analytical method transfers across the EU/APAC network, we are building a new Bio Method Transfer team of up to five employees. To strengthen this team and to provide expert support, we are looking for a Method Transfer Specialist (Bioassays).

Purpose of the role

In this newly created role, you will contribute to the coordination and execution of ATS-Large Molecule analytical transfer priorities. You will support the planning, organization, and execution of analytical method transfers by leading assigned single-site and moderately complex transfer workstreams, performing hands-on laboratory activities to support method improvements and final fit-for-transfer adjustments, and leading medium-complexity analytical investigations. You will collaborate closely with senior ATS-Bio colleagues, R&D project leads, and receiving QC laboratories to ensure the delivery of robust, QC-ready assays and supporting documentation that enable right-first-time transfer and reliable routine use. Your involvement in supporting large molecule analytical method transfers between R&D and site laboratories will help ensure smooth and efficient transfer execution, while fostering strong alignment and effective communication across teams.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Act as sparring partner for R&D during early assay development, providing input on robust method design, platform suitability, biomaterials, and QC feasibility to support right-first-time method transfers.
• Support coordination and execution of single-site and medium-complexity analytical method transfers by preparing transfer plans for assigned methods (including modest budget and resource forecasts, timelines, milestones, documentation, and transfer readiness criteria) and preparing required transfer documentation (risk/gap assessments, protocols, reports).
• Lead assigned single‑site and moderately complex transfer workstreams, responsible for timely completion of milestones and deliverables; exercise independent decision-making for own tasks and standard activities and escalate non-standard or high-risk decisions to senior ATS-Bio colleagues.
• Contribute technical expertise in LM bioanalytical methods by performing routine and moderately complex troubleshooting, providing data‑based insights, and supporting routine and moderately complex method development, improvement, validation, transfer, and implementation.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory work to support method improvements, method optimization, robustness checks, and final fit‑for‑transfer adjustments.
• Perform and interpret routine and moderately complex data analyses (e.g., robustness trending, method performance assessment) and support hypothesis testing experiments to confirm method readiness at QC sites.
• Build relationships with R&D, QC, QA, RA, BTS, Data Science, and other network partners, facilitating smooth method transfer activities.
• Act as the analytical lead for assigned medium‑complexity investigations and troubleshooting activities, performing data review, trend evaluation, and designing hypothesis‑testing experiments as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with senior ATS‑Bio colleagues, R&D project leads, and receiving QC laboratories to ensure shared understanding of method readiness, execution expectations, and transfer‑related requirements.
• Follow GxP expectations and site procedures for documentation, data integrity, deviations/CAPA, change control, and laboratory safety.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly and escalate risks to senior ATS‑Bio team members as needed.
• Support analytical lifecycle activities such as robustness trending, execution of remediation actions, and biomaterials handling.

Your profile

• A completed Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in biological/large‑molecule analytics in a GxP lab (QC or R&D), including method development, execution, improvement, validation, transfer activities, data review and documentation.
• Practical, hands-on experience and solid technical expertise in biological QC assays (ELISA, cell‑based assays, virus titration, PCR) including troubleshooting, problem-solving, and supporting robustness evaluation.
• Familiarity with project management, robustness/lifecycle concepts and biomaterials handling in QC assays.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab), proficiency with standard digital tools.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills; ability to follow procedures and meet timelines in a cross-functional environment.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language.
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Boxmeer.

What we offer

A new role where you can combine practical laboratory work, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-impact environment while helping shape the future of Large Molecule analytical transfers by turning promising methods into reliable, fit-for-purpose QC assays. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation aligned with your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Travel allowance for commuting.
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is right by our main entrance and there is ample parking.
• High-quality company restaurant with fresh, healthy options daily.
• Contribution toward your personal sports/fitness membership to support your vitality.
• Beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
• Mental well-being support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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