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Senior Scientist (Pathogen Safety Support)

Yesterday Steffisburg, Switzerland

Senior Scientist (Pathogen Safety Support)

R-275560

Fullltime / Permanent

Locations available: Bern

The Pathogen Safety Support Senior Scientist provides operational support for any pathogen safety matters to European manufacturing sites and broader Operations organization as well as scientific and technical contributions to projects across the product lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

  • Executes scientific work packages such as scientific risk assessments for changes and deviations, product complaints, pharmacovigilance investigations, zoning and segregation, technical writing, inspection and audit support, fulfillment of regulatory requests and commitments, annual reports and updates, epidemiological surveillance and as required technical project support project teams spanning early development to product lifecycle management.

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  • Identifies opportunities to improve workflows and knowledge sharing within the Pathogen Safety team
  • Provides training across the organization staff in Pathogen Safety matters.
  • Ensures scientific support activities adhere to required standards, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs, embedding a culture of quality and compliance.

  • Experience & Capabilities

    • Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field (e.g., Virology/Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology/Chemistry, etc.) Advanced degree (PhD) in a related field strongly preferred
    • 3+ years of professional experience in the biopharma, biotech, or life sciences industry with significant exposure to drug development and/or commercial manufacturing environments
    • Proven track record of delivering technical contributions to cross-functional projects in a pharmaceutical setting
    • Experience working in cross-functional, multicultural and international teams
    • Deep expertise in relevant technical discipline(s)
    • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
    • Can operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, bringing clarity and executional rigor amid ambiguity and competing priorities
    • May require travel to manufacturing and development sites

    How to Apply

    Please submit your application, including your cover letter and CV, as a single document.

    About CSL Behring

    CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

    CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

    To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

    Our Benefits

    For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

    You Belong at CSL

    At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

    To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

    Client-provided location(s): Steffisburg, Switzerland
    Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-275560
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2026-04-27T23:31:10

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Office Life and Perks

        • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Paid Vacation
        • Paid Holidays
        • Personal/Sick Days
        • Leave of Absence
        • Volunteer Time Off
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K) With Company Matching
        • Stock Purchase Program
        • Financial Counseling
      • Professional Development

        • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Diversity and Inclusion