TECHNICAL LEADER

We assist our clients through non-clinical and clinical studies to marketing authorisation, using our state-of-the-art, product-dedicated expertise in analytical sciences.
For each customer and each project, we design customised solutions, define analytical protocols, develop and validate specific new analytical methods and perform characterisation, stability, pharmacokinetic, biomarker and immunogenicity studies as well as batch release testing, in order to evaluate the Quality, Safety and Efficacy of the given drugs.
To face our constant growth, we are currently actively looking for a Technical Leader.
You will be requested to work on projects for the characterisation and quality control of Biomolecules.
You will report to the Analytical Team Manager Biologics and Bioassays.
You will manage a team of Scientists, Analysts and Technicians.
In this role, you will be accountable for:
Managing all HR aspects such as:
Participation to selection interviews
Staff evaluation
Ensuring monthly coaching meeting with staff members
Co-ordinating projects and resources according to defined priorities:
Planning of staff members activities
Technical troubleshooting
Writing and/or verifying reports on projects for clients,
Managing documentation follow-up
Validating analysis reports
Being the point of contact for clients regarding any technical aspect
Scientific background with good knowledge of biologics (antibodies, ADCs, mAbs, proteins, etc.)
Relevant working experience in a regulated environment in the pharmaceutical industry within a GxP environment
Good knowledge and working experience with cell lines amplification
Good knowledge of Cell-based assays and/or Ligand binding assays
Working experience with one of the following tests:
Cytotoxicity testing (Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC), and Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC), …)
Reporter gene assays
Cell death,
Proliferation
ELISA
Experience in development, validation and/or application of analytical methods
Very good communication skills both in French and English (writing scientific documents, reports, protocols and mails, phone conferences, contacts with clients)
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical guidances
First experience in team management
Knowledge of the following techniques:
FACS
MSD (electrochemiluminescence)
Luminex
SPR (Biacore)
qPCR
A sector compliant remuneration package including numerous fringe benefits (luncheon vouchers, hospitalisation and ambulatory insurance, pension plan, etc.)
In addition to the fringe benefits received by all the personnel, you will also be provided with a company car.