Team Leader, Analytical Method Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Do you have a passion for leadership and team development Are you motivated by planning coordination and driving operational excellence in a dynamic laboratory environment Join our growing team and take the lead in shaping the future of biopharmaceutical innovation.

We are looking for an experienced and committed Team Leader to oversee a group of 8 highly skilled Laboratory Technicians in the Analytical Method Development (AMD) Department at AGC biologics. As Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in planning daily operations ensuring high-quality and compliant execution of laboratory tasks and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

The Role

As Team Leader in the Characterization and HPLC team your key responsibility will be to oversee coordinate and optimize the daily work of a team of 8 laboratory technicians engaged in analytical method development for biopharmaceuticals using HPLC and electrophoretic techniques (e.g. SEC IEX RP iCE CE-SDS).

You will report to the manager of the Characterization and HPLC team and work closely with managers scientists and project managers to ensure the team delivers high-quality results on time and in compliance with applicable standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead support and inspire a team of 8 lab technicians.

• Plan and prioritize daily and weekly tasks in close coordination with project leads.

• Ensure timely execution of experimental work and documentation according to internal procedures and quality standards.

• Monitor and balance workload across projects and individuals.

• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance dialogues set development goals and provide feedback.

• Foster a team culture built on collaboration ownership and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to continuous optimization of workflows and lab processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented professional looking to grow into a leadership role or build further experience managing operational lab teams in a complex and engaging environment.

The Department

The AMD Department consists of 30 dedicated and highly competent scientists and technicians organized into two sub-teams: Characterization & HPLC and Bioassay.

The department is responsible for:

• Implementation and development of analytical procedures

• Transfer of analytical methods to QC for validation

• Analytical support to early-stage and late-stage process development

• Characterization of biotherapeutic products and drug intermediates

AGC Biologics projects span from early preclinical development through all clinical phases to commercial supply. AMD also contributes to cross-functional project teams and the implementation of new analytical technologies.

We work closely with our counterparts at AGC Biologics facilities in Seattle (USA) Boulder (USA) Heidelberg (Germany) and Chiba (Japan). Our work environment is informal and collaborative fostering teamwork and a professional flexible attitude across the organization.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate with several of the following qualifications and characteristics:

Background and Experience

• A scientific or technical background (e.g. BSc or MSc in laboratory technology biotechnology biochemistry pharmacy or equivalent).

• At least 3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment within the life sciences or biopharma industry.

• Hands-on experience with HPLC and electrophoretic techniques used in biopharmaceutical analysis (e.g. SEC IEX RP iCE CE-SDS).

• Familiarity with troubleshooting of analytical instruments and equipment

• Experience in leading or coordinating teams formally or informally (e.g. as project or technical lead).

• Experience with planning lab work across multiple projects or stakeholders is an advantage.

• Familiarity with the Danish labor market and working culture is a plus.
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coach inspire motivate and develop others.

• A collaborative respectful and transparent leadership style.

• Comfortable working in English both written and spoken.

Application

If you are ready to lead with purpose and bring out the best in your team we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if you dont meet every listed requirement.

For further information about the position please contact: Esben Trabjerg Manager of the Characterization & HPLC team in AMD at or.

Please note that applications are only accepted through our recruitment system. We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. The job posting will be closed once the position is filled.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge Trust Quality Ingenuity Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S. Europe and Asia with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle Washington; Boulder and Longmont Colorado; Copenhagen Denmark; Heidelberg Germany; Milan Italy; and Chiba Japan. We currently employ more than 2500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients most complex challenges including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more visit.Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.