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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute of Interfacial and Biochemical Engineering IGB, we combine biology and technology in our business areas Health, Sustainable Chemistry, and Environmental and Climate protection. We develop processes, technologies and products for patient-focused healthcare, a sustainable bio-economy as well as a climate-neutral and resource-efficient circular economy and successfully transfer new solutions into industrial implementation. We conduct research at our locations in Stuttgart, Leuna, Straubing and Biberach as well as in close collaboration with numerous universities in Germany and abroad.

The Fraunhofer IGB is one of the 76 institutes and research centers of the Fraunhofer Society. Fraunhofer is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research. Approximately 32 000 employees work on an annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.

Our »Virus-based Therapies and Technologies« department specializes in viral biotechnology and its enormous potential for applied research, from prokaryotic to eukaryotic viruses, and operates from two locations; the main institute in Stuttgart, and a newly established branch in Biberach. The department focuses on viral biotechnology and its enormous potential for applied research, from prokaryotic to eukaryotic viruses. The new Virus-based Therapies branch in Biberach, funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism and located in the heart of the Biopharma Cluster South Germany, is dedicates to the development of biotechnological solutions for the production and analytics of viral therapeutics. It focuses on virus, cell and process technologies, in close collaboration with the local and regional partners of industrial and academic networks. The new unit acts as an interface between academia and industry with the main aim of enabling the cost-effective production of virus-based therapeutics thereby facilitating their clinical use in patients.

The vacancy is aimed at people with professional experience in research and development who are interested in contributing to the successful development of the department and in working in a highly specialized environment under excellent conditions in a field with major challenges and excellent future prospects.

Your responsibilities as head of the IGB's Virus-Based Therapies and Technologies department include

• Design and implementation of the strategic development and expansion of the department with a particular focuson the new Biberach site
• Planning, coordination and support of research projects in the field of virus-based therapies and technologies with a focus on practical and market-oriented solutions
• Acquisition of industrial and public funding
• Transfer of knowledge and findings for the practical use of research results
• Coordination of the cooperation between the Virus-Based Therapies and Technologies department and other research departments of the Fraunhofer IGB
• Organising cooperation with the other research and innovation centers in Biberach and in the Biopharma Cluster South Germany
• Cultivation and maintenance of collaborations with industrial players, regional companies, scientific partners and public institutions in the region
• Organizational management and development of scientists in the department
• University degree (Master) in pharmaceutical biotechnology / molecular Biotechnology / virology or related fields
• A completed PhD in a relevant research area
• In-depth knowledge and skills in viral technology, cell technology, molecular biotechnology, process development and analytics
• Several years of professional experience leading projects or teams, preferably in applied research or industry
• Ability to build and maintain a strong interdisciplinary team at the intersection between academic research and industry
• Strong experience and interest in project acquisition and the implementation of research and development projects with national and international partners with a particular focus on industrial cooperation
• Distinguishe international scientific reputation
• Strong competence in the organisation and financial control of department or units
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong interest in developing and shaping the department, strong communication skills and willingness to cooperate
• A high level of initiative and personal responsibility
• Good knowledge of German (B2 or above)
• A responsible task to lead and develop the current department; above all, to promote the new research location in Biberach with international appeal
• Excellent conditions for the development of the Department of Virus-based Therapies and Technology
• Varied work in a dynamic and excellent research environment
• Generous and flexible human and material resources
• Unique opportunity to combine practice and theory
• Opportunity to develop complementary organisational and management skills, mentoring
• Family-friendly working culture with flexible working hours and conditions (e.g. home office, public transport subsidy)
• Attractive performance and success-based compensation components
• Canteen and cafeteria with fresh food every day
• Support services for balancing family and career as well as advice from the pme family service
• Corporate benefits : offers from well-known manufacturers and brands
• A broad Fraunhofer network
• High safety standards
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Annual employee appraisals
• Own parking garage with free parking spaces at the Fraunhofer Campus in Stuttgart