Talent Pool – Team Leaders

Your next challenge Ready to make a difference? Here's what awaits you. As we continue to grow, and with the launch of MITOSE, our new state-of-the-art facility that doubles our analytical capacities, we are building a talent pipeline of future laboratory leaders to support our expansion. We are particularly looking for future: Team Leader Physico-Chemistry Team Leader Bioassay As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in developing scientific talent, driving operational excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of laboratory activities. You will lead teams of Scientists, Analysts and Technicians while helping to shape the future of our laboratories and supporting the development of life-changing therapies. Whether your expertise lies in physico-chemical characterisation, bioassays, analytical sciences or laboratory operations, this opportunity offers the chance to combine scientific excellence with people leadership in a fast-growing and international environment. Your key responsibilities Here’s what you’ll take ownership of: Lead a team of Scientists, Analysts and Technicians Support the development of team members and encourage knowledge sharing Coordinate laboratory activities to ensure projects are delivered on time Prioritise resources according to operational needs Provide guidance on scientific and operational challenges Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with quality standards and laboratory procedures Support the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and best practices Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve scientific and operational objectives Skills you'll need to bring To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: Master's degree, PhD or equivalent experience in Life Sciences At least 5 years of experience in an analytical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similar laboratory environment For Team Leader Physico-Chemistry: strong expertise in HPLC, UPLC and related physico-chemical laboratory techniques. For Team Leader Bioassay position: strong expertise in bioassay activities, with solid knowledge of cell culture and molecular and cellular biology techniques Strong leadership skills with a genuine interest in supporting and developing people Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment Fluency in French A good command of English (minimum B2 level), including the ability to write scientific documents, reports, protocols and emails, and to participate in professional discussions Our commitment to you From your first day, you’ll benefit from a structured onboarding program and continuous learning opportunities to strengthen your analytical expertise through our internal development initiatives. You will also enjoy: A stable and growing environment supported by significant investment in technologies Access to technical training to deepen your scientific expertise A workplace that supports work-life balance and long-term wellbeing The opportunity to contribute to projects with a direct impact on public health  Who we are (and why it matters) We are a Belgian contract research organisation (CRO) based in Thuin, partnering with pharmaceutical companies to to generate the analytical data that supports the development of innovative medicines. With a team of nearly 280 experts and continuous investment in advanced technologies, we provide the reliable data that supports drug development and helps bring new treatments to patients faster. Here, your work contributes to a shared goal: securing every step of the process while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity. Joining us means becoming part of a company where scientific rigour, collaboration and people development are central to our success, and where your leadership can make a tangible impact on both our teams and the patients ultimately relying on the therapies we help bring to market.