Senior Scientist I (Biologics Design, Production & Characterization)

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated scientist to join our biologics team. The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in biologics engineering, design, production and characterization and have a good understanding of biologics drug discovery. Through lab-based leadership, you will be responsible for the execution of multiple discovery and engineering projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and execution of agreed work plans for biologics engineering, design, production and characterization.
• Responsible for supporting multiple projects and may be asked to direct internal resources to achieve agreed goals.
• Will be expected to provide oversight of results to ensure quality to project specifications.
• Accountable, together with project counterparts, for the design of experiment, review of documentation and client presentations. Will conduct thorough data analysis ahead of product release to internal or external customers.
• Proposes experimental designs and novel approaches to identify/advance best strategies in addition to planning/executing project deliverables.
• Responsible for the implementation of standalone scientific services and deliverables to customers.
• Where responsible for reports will lead colleagues to co-develop plans for personal growth, aligned to business need.
• Represent the company at scientific and/or business conferences.
• Presents and publishes as appropriate peer-reviewed science increasing own and Evotec’s scientific reputation.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of biologics discovery and engineering with a proven ability to design and deliver results within agreed timelines and budget, meeting agreed quality criteria.
• Experience in the design and optimization of expression, purification and characterization workflows to deliver high-quality material and data for complex biologics (e.g. multi-specific antibodies, TCRs).
• Experience in high throughput methodology with associated data capture and handling.
• Experience in lead optimization including affinity maturation, humanization and manufacturability.
• Experience with using in silico-based tools for sequence and structural analysis is desired.
• Experience of preparing and executing workplans and building trusted partnership with internal and external customers.
• Requires a track record of leading scientists across specialist fields.
• Requires a track record of facilitating employee growth through co-development of PDP.
• Track record of successful problem-solving, high-quality science and influencing of stakeholders and colleagues.
• Experience of scientific development and research work ideally with publications in a relevant scientific field.

Education and Qualifications

Ideally a Ph.D. degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with relevant experience within industry. Alternatively, a relevant first degree and several years additional experience in drug discovery.

Evotec Leadership Competencies

• Active Communication: Communicates actively, working on further clarity and responsiveness.
• Constructive Feedback: Actively seeks and provides constructive feedback, using it to improve processes and outcomes.
• Consistent Team Engagement: Engages frequently, fostering a more positive and collaborative environment.
• Foundational Direction Sharing: Communicates pragmatic directions, leading to general understanding and alignment.
• Occasional Planning: Begins anticipating problems and improves on proactively taking precautions.
• Effective Delegation: Delegates tasks effectively, trusting team members to handle responsibilities and providing necessary support and development.

Benefits Package

• Pension on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services.
• Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
• Private dental cover, on completion of your 3-month probationary period.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
• Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• The company pays for secure onsite parking.
• Restaurant, Café, and Gastro pub.
• Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.

Please note closing date for all applications will be Thursday 9th July 2026.