Neuvasq Biotechnologies is a high-potential innovative preclinical-stage biotech company dedicated to extending and improving the lives of patients with CNS disorders, including those suffering from vascular retinopathies. Neuvasq’s science aims at safeguarding or restoring the integrity of the Blood-Brain and Blood-Retinal Barriers.
Based in Gosselies, Belgium, Neuvasq was founded out of the ULB in 2021. The company completed a 20 million€ Series A financing round. The human-sized, smart and passionate team currently focuses on building a strong pre-clinical and clinical pipeline. For more info, please visit www.neuvasq.com.
This biotech company represents an outstanding opportunity for talented workers to transform groundbreaking research into new therapies for people living with neurovascular diseases with high unmet medical need.
To support their expansion and optimize their research pipeline, we are recruiting a Director of Discovery (M/F).
Responsibilities
As the Director of Discovery, you will lead Neuvasq’s Discovery efforts, managing early-stage research programs and driving the development of innovative antibody-based therapeutics. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the company’s scientific vision and pipeline.
Your main responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of scientists engaged in cutting-edge discovery research and activities.
- Define target product profiles aligned with the company’s strategic vision and scientific framework.
- Design, engineer and optimize novel antibodies to target the Wnt pathway.
- Supervise the implementation and validation of in vitro and cell-based assays for antibody characterization and optimization.
- Establish strong relationships with internal and external research teams and functions.
- Stay abreast of the latest literature and developments in the field and propose innovative research strategies.
- Build and manage collaborations with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to enhance research capabilities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive research protocols.
- Design robust, detailed project plans and budgets for the Discovery team.
- Participate in issue-resolution teams, contributing to hypothesis generation, and innovative solutions.
Profile
- You hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field, with relevant post-doctoral or equivalent experience.
- You justify at least 10 years of experience in antibody-based drug discovery from early stage to IND filing, ideally in retinal diseases or CNS disorders.
- You demonstrate in-depth understanding of antibody technologies, including bispecific antibodies; experience in neurology and/or ophthalmology is a plus.
- You have strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset, ideally in a biotech start-up environment.
- You can communicate complex scientific ideas clearly, solve problems with critical thinking and prioritize research objectives.
Offer
- A strategic position within a high-potential innovative biotech company.
- The opportunity to join a highly motivated, vibrant, and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the world of biotechnology.
- The possibility to work closely with founders and a diverse international team of experts passionate about science and discovery.
- A permanent contract with an attractive salary package in line with the position.
Your application and related information will remain strictly confidential.