Laboratory Team Leader, Drug Development

Play a pivotal role in shaping early development programmes across biologics and small molecules in a dynamic global setting.

Laboratory Team Leader, Drug Development
Location: Central France (on-site working)
Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 + 5% bonus + benefits

Proclinical is partnered with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation, who is seeking an experienced Laboratory Team Leader to join its Pharmaceutical Development team. This is a key leadership role within early development, supporting non-clinical drug development across biologics and small molecules.

The position sits at the intersection of Translational Sciences, Immunoanalysis, Bioanalysis and non-clinical development, with responsibility for delivering high-quality scientific outputs from early-stage research through to proof-of-concept.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multidisciplinary laboratory teams (scientists, postdoctoral researchers, technicians and research associates)
Oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely scientific data
Drive non-clinical drug development activities including in vitro pharmacology, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics and bioanalysis
Ensure full compliance with EHS, regulatory and quality standards (including GxP where applicable)
Manage laboratory infrastructure, equipment, CAPEX planning and vendor/CRO interactions
Act as a central point of coordination across Translational Sciences, Bioanalysis, Immunoanalysis and wider R&D teams
Develop, coach and retain talent, including performance management and career development planning
Optimise processes, lab organisation, documentation and knowledge sharing (eLN, SharePoint, Teams)
Support strategic decision-making around assay feasibility, outsourcing and scientific direction
Key Requirements for the Laboratory Team Leader:

PhD in Life Sciences with postdoctoral training
Proven experience managing laboratory teams (5+ people) within biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
Strong background in non-clinical drug development (e.g. in vitro pharmacology, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis)
Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary, matrix environments
Experience in laboratory operations, resource planning, and equipment management
Excellent organisational and communication skills (written and verbal)
Fluent English and French required
This opportunity offers the chance to lead within a highly collaborative, cutting-edge research environment, playing a critical role in advancing early-stage drug development.

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