(Senior) Scientist Bioanalytics (m/f/d)

Your mission

We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven (Senior) Scientist Bioanalytics to join our Bioanalytics team. You will contribute to the planning, execution and oversight of bioanalytical activities supporting clinical and non-clinical development programs.

This role involves close collaboration with Translational Research and Clinical Biomarkers, Clinical Pharmacology, Non-Clinical Safety, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and external laboratories. You will provide scientific and operational oversight of pharmacokinetic (PK), immunogenicity (ADA/NAb) and pharmacodynamic (PD) assays supporting drug development through non-clinical and clinical programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Bioanalytical Strategy & Program Support

• Contribute to the development and execution of bioanalytical strategies within non-clinical and clinical development programs.
• Independently lead bioanalytical activities and proactively address scientific and operational challenges in a cross-functional environment.
• Support the selection, development, qualification/validation and implementation of PK, immunogenicity (ADA/NAb),andPD assays.
• Provide scientific input to relevant clinical and non-clinical development documentation.
• Ensure bioanalytical activities are aligned with overall program objectives, scientific best practices, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Support bioanalytical assay strategy discussions for non-clinical and clinical studies.
• Ensure bioanalytical activities are conducted in accordance with applicable GxPrequirements and regulatory guidance.

CRO and External Laboratory Oversight

• Serve as the primary scientific contact for external bioanalytical laboratories and service providers.
• Support external vendor selection, qualification, and governance activities.
• Monitor laboratory performance, data quality, and timelines, and support issue resolution.
• Manage outsourced assay development, validation, and clinical and non-clinical sample analysis activities.
• Review and approve method validation reports, clinical and non-clinical sample analysis plans and reports, data transfer specifications, and other study-related documentation.

Data Review and Interpretation

• Evaluate bioanalytical results and provide scientific recommendations to support program decision-making.
• Support the integrated interpretation of PK, ADA, NAb, and PD data.
• Contribute to internal decision-making, cross-functional discussions, study reports, regulatory documentation, and scientific publications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a scientific interface between internal stakeholders, external consultants, and bioanalytical service providers, ensuring alignment on assay strategy, study execution, and interpretation of bioanalytical data.
• Work closely with Translational Research and Clinical Biomarkers, Clinical Pharmacology, Non-Clinical Safety, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and external subject matter experts and consultants supporting CatalYm'sdevelopment programs.
• Present bioanalytical strategies, results, and recommendations to project teams and management.

Your profile

• Ph.D., M.Sc., or equivalent degree in Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of industry experience in bioanalysis within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment, including experience supporting bioanalytical programs and working with external laboratories and service providers.
• Experience with PK, ADA, NAb, and PD assay development, validation, and sample analysis in non-clinical and/or clinical studies.
• Knowledge of applicable FDA, EMA, and ICH bioanalytical and immunogenicity guidelines.
• Experience managing external laboratories and outsourced studies.
• Knowledge of biologics, immunology, oncologyand immuno-oncology is preferred.

Why us?

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the clinical development of a promising, innovative cancer therapy.
• An operational role at the interface of translational research, clinical biomarkers, clinical operations, and clinical bioanalytics.
• A collaborative and purpose-driven team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work while maintaining regular on-site collaboration.
• A secure, permanent employment contract with competitive compensation and attractive employee benefits.