At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

PAT Lead Scientist

The primary responsibilities of this role, PAT Lead Scientist, are to:

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  Develop and implement in-line, on-line and at-line Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for real time monitoring of Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) and for other biopharmaceutical processes (cell culture and purification).
• Drive PAT advancements by leading projects in early (process development) and late stage (commercial production) product development and support Bayer’s next generation Cell & Gene Therapy platform with PAT.
• Collaborate with other managers, scientific experts and lead engineers.
• Represent Bayer PAT when collaborating with external partners (acquired assets/development partners and technology providers).
• Provide functional leadership to scientists and engineers as required.
• Be responsible for engaging stakeholders/end-users (internal sites and satellite sites) at various sites and aligning them on developed PAT concepts.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor of Science with at least 10 years of experience OR Master of Science with at least 6 years of experience OR Ph.D. with at least 4 years of relevant experience in industry or academia;
• Hands-on PAT knowledge from biotechnology industry;
• Strong expertise in analytics on a wide variety of bioanalytical and biophysical methods;
• Experience and training working with mammalian cell cultivation
• Knowhow for biologics industry processes;
• Expertise in implementing PAT in a GMP regulated environment;
• Willingness to execute projects at remote locations with up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Ph.D. with at least four years of post-graduate academic and industry experience in PAT for a biotechnology setting, ideally for cell therapy processes;
• Scientific and regulatory perspectives specific to Biopharma
• Expertise in implementation of PAT for in-line monitoring and model-based process control including qualification and validation required for GMP production
• Strong analytical mindset and proven problem-solving skills
• Ability to convey complex technical and scientific information in a clear and concise manner with excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Result driven and able to deal with ambiguity;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $123,000 to $185,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.