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≈ $62k – $163k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Göttingen)
Seniority
Principal · 12+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 13, 2026.

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Sartorius is a German life science tools company headquartered in Göttingen that supplies bioprocess equipment and consumables, laboratory instruments, cell culture media, filtration and fluid management systems and analytics for biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Founded in 1870, Sartorius AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and holds the majority of Sartorius Stedim Biotech, its Aubagne-based bioprocessing arm listed on Euronext Paris, with sites across Europe, North America and Asia. It hires field service and application engineers, production and quality technicians, process and operations engineers, planners, finance specialists and apprentices.
We are looking for a Principal Scientist - Extractables & Leachables (E&L) (x|f|m) or the PD Science and Testing FMTdepartment. The Principal Scientist (x|f|m) is a globally recognized technical expert responsible for shaping and executing Sartorius’ E&L strategy across products, services, and scientific positioning. The role combines deep scientific expertise, industry influence, and strategic leadership, bridging science, product development, regulatory expectations, and customer needs to sustain Sartorius’ leadership in E&L for single-use systems, drive innovation, and reduce experimental burden through predictive and mechanistic approaches.

Preferred location is Göttingen (Germany). Alternatively, this position can be based at other Sartorius sites across Europe, including: France, United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain.

Growwithus- YourResponsibilities

  • Define and executethestrategyoftheExtractables& Leachablestechnologyareain alignmentwithProductand Technology Roadmaps toinfluencebusinessdirection

  • Drive theevolutionofscience-basedand proactiveE&L approaches, movingbeyondreactivecomplianceand reducingexperimental burdenthroughpredictivemethodologies

  • Developand advancemechanisticand data-drivenE&L methodologies, includingpredictivemodelsand integrationoftoxicologicaldataintoriskand safetyframeworks

  • Evaluateemergingindustrytrends, regulatorydevelopments, and state-of-the-art technologiestoidentifyinnovationopportunitiesand guidescientificdirection

  • Act asinternal and external Key Opinion Leader, contributingtoindustryconsortia, regulatoryinitiatives, scientificpublications, and conferencepresentations

  • Lead high-level technicaldiscussionswithcustomersand contributetoproductqualificationstrategies, ensuringstrong customervaluecreationand differentiation

  • Buildand leverageinternal and external networkswhilecoachingand mentoringscientistsand ensuringknowledgetransferacrossteamsand functions

Whatwill convinceus

  • PhD withat least 10 yearsofexperienceorMaster’sdegreewithat least 12 yearsofexperience

  • Recognizedglobal expert in Extractables& Leachables, materialsscience, ora relatedfieldwitha strong track record(e.g., publications, patents, presentations)

  • Deep expertisein E&L science, polymer ormaterial chemistryand/orbiopharmaceuticalprocesses, and toxicologicaland safetyassessmentconcepts

  • Strong understandingofGMP and pharmaceuticalregulatoryrequirementsaswellasbiopharmamanufacturingprocessesand single-usesystemapplications

  • Proven experiencein modeling, data-drivenapproaches, ordigital toolsaswellastheabilitytotranslatescienceintobusinessimpact

  • Excellent communicationand influencingskillsacrossdiverse stakeholderscombinedwithstrong mentoringand relationship-building capabilities

  • Exceptionalproblem-solvingand decision-makingskillsin complexenvironmentsand a high levelofautonomyand scientificcredibilit

  • Fluent English languageskills; additional

Whatweoffer

As a growingglobal lifesciencecompany, stock listedon theMDAX, Sartorius offersa widerangeofBenefits:

  • Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers

  • Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals

  • Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

  • Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact

  • Travel benefits: car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections

  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspiritand international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business womennetwork

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/careers

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