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

Job Description:

Location: Heidelberg, Germany (on site)

Start Date: October 2026

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Responsibilities:

Support anti\-idiotypic antibody generation at external CROs and characterization efforts

Plan, conduct, evaluate, and qualify bioanalytical assays (focus on ligand binding assays) in\-house, at the highest level of scientific integrity

Arrange assay transfers to clinical CROs and validate methods according to regulatory standards for use in FIH studies

Support in the design and interpretation of external non\-clinical in vivo PK studies (GLP and non\-GLP) for large molecule drug candidates (ADCs and TCEs)

Apply PK and PBPK models using in vivo study data from different species, employing industry\-standard software

Prepare expert reports, scientific documents, and presentations in English

Work collaboratively within project teams and communicate efficiently with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with the strategic direction of the projects

Requirements

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmacology or related subject area with 3\+ years of pharmaceutical development experience in pharma, biotech, or a CRO, with a focus on pharmacokinetics and bioanalytics.

Experience with designing, optimizing, qualifying, and validating bioanalytical assays using ECL\-based immunoassays (Meso Scale Discovery) and ELISA platforms to support PK/TK assessments, including solid understanding of respective regulatory guidelines.

Strong laboratory skills, including the ability to independently execute the bioanalysis of primary samples, handling of biological fluids/matrices (biosafety level S1\+ S2\) and training of technical assistants in respective assays.

Experience in maintaining laboratory notebooks and conducting data\-fitting using commercially available software packages such as GraphPad Prism.

Training in PK data analysis and interpretation and PK/PD modeling, using industry standard software packages e.g. Phoenix WinNonlin. Knowledge in R would be beneficial.

Excellent verbal \& written communication and presentation skills.

Commitment to fostering a strong quality\-driven culture.

Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. German skills are a plus.

Experience in a quality\-regulated environment is a benefit.

Working at VERAXA

Working at VERAXA Biotech is an opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the world. With a focus on innovation and quality, we develop cutting\-edge biotherapeutics that have the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. We are always looking for ambitious and talented people to join us and transform targeted therapies. Flat hierarchies and efficient processes are core to our culture, ensuring that scientific excellence always remains our top priority.

Are you interested?

Please send your application to jobs@veraxa.com

About VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ

At VERAXA, we are building a premier engine for the discovery and development of next\-generation antibody\-based therapeutics, including bispecific ADCs, bispecific T cell engagers and other innovative formats. Powered by a suite of transformative technologies and guided by rigorous quality\-by\-design principles, we are rapidly advancing our pipeline of ADCs and proprietary BiTAC formats into clinical development and beyond. VERAXA was founded on scientific breakthroughs made at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, a world\-renowned institution known for pioneering life science research and cutting\-edge technologies

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