Principal Scientist (m/f/d)
ValnevaVienna, Austria
Posted August 13, 2025
85000 - 85000 EUR year
Full Time
About the Company
Valneva is a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions. We have a strong track record, having advanced multiple vaccines from early R&D to approvals, and currently market three proprietary travel vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, as well as certain third-party vaccines. Revenues from our growing commercial business help fuel the continued advancement of our vaccine pipeline. This includes the only Lyme disease vaccine candidate in advanced clinical development, which is partnered with Pfizer, as well as vaccine candidates against the Zika virus and other global public health threats. Valneva has operations in Austria, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and the U.S. with approximately 700 employees.
Job Description
Valneva is seeking a Principal Scientist (m/f/d) to drive analytical lifecycle management for their commercial products, providing scientific and technical expertise in regulatory compliance. The role involves leading LCM projects, ensuring regulatory adherence, and representing the company to customers, suppliers, and regulators. This is a pivotal role for a role within their Vienna site.
Requirements
- PhD in biologics/biopharma with relevant industrial experience
- Industry and analytical background, ideally with experience in quality control and/or vaccine-related environments
- Proven experience in managing CMC-related regulatory variations
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and regulatory processes
- Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities
- Experience in statistical data analysis, change management, lean systems, and risk analysis
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Ability to lead complex projects and deliver under tight timelines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- Team-oriented mindset with awareness of impacts on people, processes, and systems
Benefits
- Working with Valneva means being part of an aglobal biotech company with a clear vision
- Offering a dynamic and innovative work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning & German/English courses
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Work Life Balance
