Scientist - Downstream Process Modelling

The Position

Work at the forefront of innovative bioprocessing!
Join our dynamic team as a Scientist and use your expertise to drive innovation in biopharmaceutical technology development.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of biologics and develop new scientific solutions. Your expertise and commitment are our key to success!

 

Tasks & responsibilities

  • In your new role, you will perform and advance in silico downstream process development to bring innovative therapeutic drugs to patients.
  • Furthermore, you will support project teams in an interdisciplinary matrix organization using mechanistic process modeling and other modeling and simulation tools.
  • Moreover, you will drive innovation within our modeling team towards optimization of our in silico tools and their implementation. 
  • You will be the principal investigator for technology projects including scientific supervision of students and/or technical staff, planning, execution, and implementation.
  • With your in-depth knowledge, you will deliver high-quality data and results including excellent communication and presentation to stakeholders e.g. project teams and line management.
  • In addition, you will actively contribute to shaping the team’s capabilities, while fostering a collaborative group culture and strengthening interfaces with both internal and external partners.


Requirements

  • Master’s degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, biophysics, biochemistry or a similar field with many years of professional experience, PhD degree is preferable
  • In-depth knowledge on the downstream processing of therapeutic proteins, including complex formats
  • Experience with software tools for the mechanistic modeling of downstream processes, e.g. CADET or GoSilico modeling software
  • Expert knowledge on molecular modeling and/or quantitative structure-property relationships
  • Experience with plant-modeling tools for biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities e.g. INOSIM beneficial
  • Good leadership skills and ability to influence in multi-disciplinary teams, proactively collaborating and self-organizing to develop innovative solutions, with a proven record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Excellent oral as well as scientific and technical writing and documentation competencies in English

 

Ready to contact us?  

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com


Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until November 21st, 2025. 
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the beginning of December 2025
Step 3: On-site interviews mid of December 2025
 

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