Team Lead Product Analytics RBB (m/f/d) at Novonesis in Rheinbreitbach

Team Lead Product Analytics RBB (m/f/d)

Location: Rheinbreitbach · On Site

Interested in a career that matters?




Interested in a career that matters?

Join our Development & Optimization of HMO team, where process development, analytics, pilot operations and project management come together to develop, optimize, scale and continuously improve HMO products and manufacturing processes.

As Team Lead Product Analytics RBB, you will lead the Product Analytics team at Rheinbreitbach, supporting HMO development and manufacturing with reliable analytical capabilities, high-quality data and scientific expertise.

The role & your impact

This is a people leadership role combining operational, tactical and strategic responsibilities. Day to day, you will ensure robust and timely analytical support for HMO development, optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up and manufacturing activities.

You will also develop the longer-term analytical capabilities needed to support an evolving HMO portfolio and collaborate across development and manufacturing functions.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Lead the Product Analytics team and ensure reliable analytical support for HMO new product development, optimization and technology projects, as well as production support.
• Ensure analytical data is effectively managed, traceable, accessible and transferred into the appropriate systems and data platforms.
• Own and continuously develop analytical methods, equipment, workflows and laboratory capabilities.
• Oversee the production, qualification and management of HMO and related by-product reference standards
• Set priorities, allocate resources and develop team competencies while supporting effective laboratory operations and a strong culture of quality, safety, collaboration and scientific excellence.
• Act as a key Product Analytics interface with fermentation, DSP, project teams, manufacturing, QA/QC and other relevant functions, translating development and business needs into analytical priorities and solutions.

What you'll need to be successful in this role

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, food or pharmaceutical science, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant industry experience in product analytics, analytical development, QC or a comparable laboratory environment.
• Experience leading people, projects or technical teams, including prioritization, resource allocation and capability development.
• Strong expertise in analytical methods, data interpretation and troubleshooting, preferably within a bioprocessing environment.
• Ability to ensure analytical data is reliably captured, traceable and accessible across the organization.
• Fluent in German and professional working proficiency in English.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management capabilities, combined with ownership, pragmatism, curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Experience in HMO, carbohydrate or fermentation-derived product analytics would be valuable, particularly experience with techniques such as HPLC-RID, HPLC-CAD, HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-FLD, HPAEC-PAD, LC-MS/MS or NMR.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN or scientific data platforms, exposure to cross-site development or manufacturing environments, and German language skills would also be beneficial.

What we offer you

You will join a multidisciplinary environment that connects analytics with process development, optimization, pilot operations and manufacturing. The role gives you the opportunity to develop both people and analytical capabilities while contributing to scientific collaboration across the HMO development and manufacturing network.

Working conditions

The Product Analytics team is laboratory-based in Rheinbreitbach, so on-site presence is required on most working days. There is some flexibility to work from home.

Travel is expected for approximately two to three weeks per year.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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