Job Description:
Your Impact Starts Here
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we are driven by purpose — helping people around the world build families and live better lives. We’re a science-based, people-focused organization committed to innovation in reproductive medicine, gastroenterology, and urology. But behind our mission is our people — bold thinkers, collaborative leaders, and experts in their field.
We are looking for an experienced bioassay professional with a global mindset and leadership ambition to step into a key role within our Global Manufacturing Technology and Science (MTS) organization. This is your opportunity to drive strategic implementation, harmonization and improvementof biological analytical methods across our quality control laboratories within the global manufacturing network — not just by knowing the science, but by knowing how to influence, align, and lead through complexity.
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As the Global Bioassay expert Technical Operations, you will be the go-to expert and strategic driver for biological assays across Ferring’s biologics portfolio. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, manufacturing sites, and third-party partners to ensure our analytical platforms are scientifically robust, compliant, and QC-fit-for-purpose.
This is not a lab-based role. It’s a cross-functional, globally integrated position where you will take ownership of bioassay performance — from transfer and validation to lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
It is a permanent full-time position. The preferred base for this role is Germany (Kiel).
What You`ll Lead
1. Global alignment and implementation of robust, GMP-compliant biological assay methods (e.g. potency, activity, identity)
2. Strategic oversight of assay transfers, troubleshooting, and performance management across multiple manufacturing sites
3. Cross-site collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Development teams to drive excellence in analytical performance
4. External partnerships with contract labs and vendors for method validation, and issue resolution
5. Advocacy of best practices, including contributions to the 3Rs (Reduction, Replacement, Refinement)
6. Lead the Biological assay community of practice and influence across departments and levels, establishing yourself as a recognized thought partner in the organization
Who You Are
You bring more than just expertise in analytical methods. You are a strategic thinker and an effective communicator who excels in complex, global settings. Your deep scientific knowledge is matched by your ability to lead across functions, cultures, and time zones. You have extensive senior-level experience in Quality Control within a Technical Operations framework.
Please note: this position is part of Technical Operations, not R&D, and is not laboratory-based. Operational experience is essential; candidates lacking this background will not be considered.
7. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Cellular Biology, Virology, or Immunology.
8. At least 5 years of hands-on experience in biological analytical methods for biologics and large molecules, with strong technical expertise in techniques such as cell-based assays, ELISA, viral titration, and other potency and identity assays.
9. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry operating under cGMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopoeia standards.
10. Function efficiently & independently in dynamic environment
11. Strong team player and communication skills required with an ability to interact with individuals and teams at all levels across the organization and the global network.
12. Strong working knowledge of statistics will be highly regarded but is not mandatory.
Why Ferring? Why Now?
At Ferring, science meets purpose in an environment where people truly come first. You’ll be joining a global company with a flat structure, open communication, and a culture that values collaboration over competition.
People come first at Ferring.
13. Competitive compensation package (including bonuses, IG BCE chemical tariff benefits, pension plans)
14. Flexible working models and 30 vacation days for full-time roles
15. Strong family-oriented culture, including Building Families at Ferring (BFF) support
16. Personal growth opportunities through strengths-based coaching and cross-functional exposure
17. Ergonomic, health-conscious work environment with transport and wellness benefits
18. A global network of motivated professionals, with shared values and a shared mission
Behind our purpose... There’s you.
If you're ready to take ownership of a critical function with global visibility, while helping bring meaningful medicines to patients around the world, we want to hear from you.
Apply via Workday with your motivation letter, CV, and certificates — uploaded as a single document.
At Ferring, everyone belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace.
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees, regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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Information for Recruitment Agencies
Ferring International Center S.A. and all affiliated companies do not accept candidate suggestions from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (e.g., recruitment agencies, headhunters, etc.) will not be considered in the hiring process and will not be further reviewed. Furthermore, no contractual relationship exists between Ferring and any third party submitting candidates in this manner. Ferring is neither obligated nor willing to pay a fee to third parties who submit candidates in this way
Location:
Ferring Germany Production