At CSL Behring, we are driven by our promise to save lives and protect the health of people with rare and serious diseases. We are seeking an accomplished QC Analytical Sciences Lead Scientist to provide technical leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic direction across our global Quality Control network.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced analytical scientist who is passionate about innovation, method lifecycle management, problem-solving, and mentoring others. You will play a key role in advancing analytical technologies, leading complex multi-site projects, and supporting the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients worldwide.

This is a hybrid role based at our Broadmeadows site.

About The Role

As the QC Analytical Sciences Lead Scientist, you will be recognized as a subject matter expert and technical leader within the organization. You will lead scientific initiatives, provide technical oversight for complex investigations, and drive analytical excellence across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex global and multi-site analytical science projects from planning through execution.

- Provide expert support for analytical method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management.

- Act as a technical lead for complex deviations, atypical results, and method performance investigations.

- Drive the implementation of innovative analytical technologies and methodologies across QC laboratories.

- Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation including protocols, reports, procedures, and regulatory support documents

- Provide scientific leadership, coaching, and mentoring to analytical and scientific colleagues globally.

- Partner with internal stakeholders and external organizations, including contract laboratories,



academic institutions, and international standards bodies.

- Support regulatory submissions and represent Global QC in cross-functional and site-based initiatives.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in analytical sciences within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment, coupled with a passion for advancing scientific excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. A Master's or PhD is highly regarded.

- Extensive industry experience, ideally including:

- Minimum 5 years in cGMP Quality Control.

- Minimum 5 years supporting method development for biological or biopharmaceutical products.

- Strong expertise in:

- Analytical method development and validation

- Analytical method lifecycle management
- cGMP and quality systems

- Technical problem solving and scientific investigations

- Demonstrated project management and matrix leadership capabilities.

- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing scientific teams

- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

- Recognized external scientific profile through publications, industry presentations, consortium participation, or professional networks

What We Offer

- The opportunity to influence global analytical strategies for life-saving therapies.

- Exposure to cutting-edge analytical technologies and scientific innovation.

- A team-oriented and values-driven culture focused on quality, innovation, and patient outcomes.

- Professional development opportunities within a global biotechnology leader.

- The chance to work alongside some of the industry's leading scientific experts.

📌 QC Analytical Sciences Lead Scientist (Broadmeadows)
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