Group Leader

Purpose of your JobAs a Group Leader in Drug Product Characterization at Coriolis Pharma, you will take on a central leadership role within our scientific operations. You will be responsible for guiding a team of experts in liquid chromatography (LC) to deliver high-quality analytical services for biopharmaceutical development. Your mission is to ensure the smooth execution of client projects, drive scientific excellence, and foster team growth—all while aligning operational performance with strategic business goals.You will act as a key interface between your team, internal stakeholders, and our clients, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest scientific standards. In this role, you will shape the future of analytical development at Coriolis through innovation, collaboration, and leadership.Join Coriolis Pharma – a science-driven service provider shaping the future of biopharmaceutical drug productsYour ResponsibilityLeadership & People Development:Lead a team of highly motivated scientists focused on characterizing biopharmaceutical molecules using liquid chromatography (HPLC)Build and expand the team both qualitatively and quantitatively, including recruiting new talentOversee onboarding, performance reviews, and individual development plansAct as the disciplinary manager for your team membersOperational & Business Accountability:Responsible for the group’s sales and revenue targetsEnsure operational success and effective project executionManage resources including capacity planning and KPI trackingCollaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Unit, Finance, Technical Support)Promote innovation and maintain cutting-edge expertise in LC techniques (SEC, IEX, RP)Support implementation of innovation and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with quality and regulatory standards within the groupWhat you need to succeedMaster’s degree or equivalent in (bio)chemistry, biology, pharmacy, medical sciences, or a related field; PhD is a strong advantageMinimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within an interdisciplinary and international scientific environmentProven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with a strong sense of accountability and ownershipSolid expertise in project and resource management, including strategic planning, prioritization, delegation, and risk managementHands-on experience in drug product characterization using liquid chromatography (LC) technologies (e.g., SEC, IEX, RP) is highly desirableStrong business acumen with a results-driven mindset and the ability to align scientific excellence with commercial goalsInspirational leadership style: lead by example, foster innovation, and promote a collaborative team cultureExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in German and English, both written and spokenWhy to join Coriolis?Let’s formulate innovation together…Our success & development is created by the people working together @Coriolis. We put People first That’s why we have a growth mindset, and value personality, collaboration and community to create an empowering and inspiring working space with focus on quality and customers.  We would like to grow together with youLet’s continue building and creating the future now Join our Team of currently around 200 employees. In a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team, we provide you with a great chance to increase your experience. We offer an attractive work space at the Martinsried site. Let’s make a difference together Coriolis Pharma is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, citizenship or gender identity, color, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, age or individual preferences. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar.Thank you for your interest We look forward to receiving your application documents.Please use our career portal exclusively for this purpose.We would like to support you from the very beginning to shape your development possibilities here at Coriolis. For questions or further information, please visit our website or contact us directly.We are looking forward to your applicationYour ContactDominik SchwemmerSenior Business Partner - Talent & DevelopmentPeople, Organization & Culture UnitCoriolis Pharma Research GmbHPhone: +49 (0) 89 – 417760 - 0Fraunhoferstraße 18 b, 82152 Martinsriedwww.coriolis-pharma.comAbout usCoriolis Pharma is a global contract research and development organization (CRDO) and a premier partner for the development of liquid and lyophilized drug products, analytical services, and manufacturing services across a vast array of therapeutic modalities, including biologics, gene and cell therapies and vaccines.Our scientists design and execute platform and custom services to accelerate and derisk our clients’ programs right from the start and throughout the entire product lifecycle.Our company culture is based on diversity, teamwork and open and appreciative communication. That's why wonderful people from over 36 nations around the world work together successfully at Coriolis.Our headquarters are located in Martinsried near Munich, Germany. An additional project management and business development team in the United States enables our US clients to work seamlessly with our German offices.What motivates us? Our motivation is to improve the quality of life for humankind by enabling the development of innovative drugs through outstanding biopharmaceutical services from preclinical to commercialization