Senior Specialist, Method Transfers

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist, Method Transfers in the EU/APAC network based in Salamanca.

Our Global Science & Technology (S&T) division applies science, technology and innovation to support new product commercialization and ensure supply continuity for animal health manufacturing. S&T continuously improves processes and analytics to meet customer needs through manufacturing excellence. Within S&T, Global Analytical Technology Solutions (ATS) oversees analytical activities across the Animal Health network. To strengthen and centralize Large Molecule analytical method transfers across the EU/APAC network, we are building a new Bio Method Transfer team of up to five employees. To strengthen this team and to provide expert support, we are looking for a Senior Method Transfer Specialist (Bioassays).

This position will be responsible for coordinating and executing analytical method transfers for large molecules across R&D and QC laboratories, while acting as a key subject-matter expert to drive robust early-phase method development and transfer readiness.

The successful candidate will ensure right-first-time method implementation at receiving QC sites and will work collaboratively with stakeholders across R&D, QC, QA, (G)RA, and other technical functions. This role requires strong technical analytical depth, independent complex problem-solving skills, and the ability to contribute within a highly cross-functional environment, reporting into the ATS-Bio Method Transfer Team lead.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and project leadership to carry out the following:

• Provide expert support and execute large molecule analytical method transfers across the EU & APAC network, acting as a sparring partner for R&D during early assay development to ensure method robustness, platform suitability, biomaterials, and QC feasibility.
• Prepare and lead transfer plans for assigned methods, including timelines, milestones, documentation, transfer readiness criteria, resource planning, and cost planning at project level.
• Lead risk and gap assessments, and prepare and review key transfer documentation such as protocols and reports, while aligning with R&D and QC stakeholders on readiness, acceptance criteria, specification settings, documentation standards, and execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for large molecule bioanalytical methods, providing troubleshooting, >

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  06/24/2026

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