Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. 

Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.  

Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.

Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.  

As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives. 

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing!
As part of our Process Science team, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and transferring innovative upstream processes for life-saving medicines. Working closely with cross-functional teams and our clients, you will ensure that biopharmaceutical products move seamlessly from lab to large-scale production.

Tasks and responsibilities

Process Development & Innovation

• Design robust, scalable, and cost-efficient upstream processes for clinical and commercial applications
• Conduct process characterization and robustness studies to prepare for validation
• Evaluate and implement new technologies

Technology Transfer & Implementation

• Scale-up and transfer processes to internal and external manufacturing sites
• Ensure compliance with international technological and regulatory standards

Project Management & Communication

• Act as the primary contact for clients in meetings and conference calls
• Advise on project strategies throughout the product life cycle
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary project teams

Quality & Compliance

• Prepare and review risk assessments, protocols, and reports
• Review relevant sections of CMC dossiers (IND/IMPD, BLA/MAA)
• Participate in client audits and regulatory inspections

Additional Contributions

• Support proposal processes in collaboration with Business Development
• Onboard and mentor new team members
• Contribute to innovation projects to strengthen and advance the department

What is important to us

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of experience in upstream process development and scale-up within biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological methods and production processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with a collaborative mindset
• High level of initiative, organizational skills, and analytical thinking.
• Fluency in English and German
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic project management principles
• Expertise in cell culture processes, cell separation technologies, and related analytical methods is preferred
• Experience in process qualification/validation (PPQ) and/or continued process verification (CPV) is advantageous
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and tools
• Experience in leading technical specialists or experts

What you can look forward to

• Meaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a real difference for critically ill patients by developing and producing vital medications
• Inspiring Work Atmosphere: Experience the joy of working in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration and team spirit on-site
• Individual Development Opportunities: Access to personalized training programs
• Compensation: Attractive salary and 13th-month salary
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible working hours, flexitime account, options for remote work, 30 vacation days, and special leave days
• Communal Breaks: Cafeteria with vegetarian/vegan options
• Health: Corporate health management, company doctor
• Shared Experiences: Team and company events
• Employee Benefits: Variety of employee discounts (corporate benefits), discounts on the job ticket, financial relocation support beyond a certain distance, free parking, comprehensive onboarding program