Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development
BioNTech SE
August 17, 2026
On-site
Gaithersburg, MD
Clinical Research and Development
About the Role
Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development (hands-on role supporting antibodies and ADC products).
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on laboratory work for analytical method development, optimization, troubleshooting, and phase-appropriate assay support for antibodies and ADCs.
- Generate, analyze, interpret, and document data packages for product development, comparability studies, method transfer readiness, and late-stage program needs.
- Support analytical method lifecycle activities (qualification/validation readiness; assay performance evaluation).
- Contribute to technical documentation (protocols, reports, study summaries, and CMC-related regulatory submission sections).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to improve laboratory execution, data review, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with 6+ years relevant experience (post-doc included), or MS with 8+ years industry experience.
- Expertise in analytical development for biopharmaceuticals (antibodies/ADCs).
- Strong background developing physiochemical methods: HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS; plus extended characterization.
- Working knowledge of biologics CMC expectations, analytical control strategies, and specification support.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
- Strong data analysis, technical writing, problem-solving; willingness to travel domestically/internationally.
Preferred
- BLA-enabling extended characterization experience and late-stage/BLA project experience.
Benefits (selected)
- Expected pay range: $113,600/year to $181,600/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (variable).
Apply
- Apply for the Gaithersburg, US location via the online application form.
Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development (hands-on role supporting antibodies and ADC products).
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on laboratory work for analytical method development, optimization, troubleshooting, and phase-appropriate assay support for antibodies and ADCs.
- Generate, analyze, interpret, and document data packages for product development, comparability studies, method transfer readiness, and late-stage program needs.
- Support analytical method lifecycle activities (qualification/validation readiness; assay performance evaluation).
- Contribute to technical documentation (protocols, reports, study summaries, and CMC-related regulatory submission sections).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to improve laboratory execution, data review, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with 6+ years relevant experience (post-doc included), or MS with 8+ years industry experience.
- Expertise in analytical development for biopharmaceuticals (antibodies/ADCs).
- Strong background developing physiochemical methods: HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS; plus extended characterization.
- Working knowledge of biologics CMC expectations, analytical control strategies, and specification support.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
- Strong data analysis, technical writing, problem-solving; willingness to travel domestically/internationally.
Preferred
- BLA-enabling extended characterization experience and late-stage/BLA project experience.
Benefits (selected)
- Expected pay range: $113,600/year to $181,600/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (variable).
Apply
- Apply for the Gaithersburg, US location via the online application form.