Senior Development Scientist - Project Leader

About the Job

Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating bold solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, ambitious team in clinical-ops. You will play a critical part in driving innovation and making an impact in the clinical research space, while enjoying a stimulating professional environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and conduct biotransformation studies to support the development of drug candidates
• Lead metabolic profiling and metabolite identification studies using advanced analytical techniques, ensuring high data quality and reproducibility
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams, including chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and regulatory affairs, to integrate biotransformation data into overall development strategies
• Interpret experimental results and present scientific findings to internal and external stakeholders, providing technical and strategic insights
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, data, and analyses
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific and technological advancements in the field of biotransformation, and apply relevant innovations to ongoing projects
• Contribute to the successful transition of drug candidates from preclinical to clinical development, with a focus on small molecule programs
• Ensure alignment of biotransformation studies with regulatory expectations and development timelines

About You:

At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we’re looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us and share our values.

• Experience: Proven ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments (talent matters most to us!). Relevant experience in R&D, specifically in biotransformation, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

• Skills: Strong technical expertise in enzymology, drug metabolism pathways, and analytical techniques such as LC-HRMS/MS and LC-Radio detection, proven track record in conducting studies in an R&D environment, with solid experience in the development phase, including work on clinical samples.

• Education: PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or related field.

• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English and French.

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here’s what makes us unique.

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe’s leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience. Our one-stop provider service model offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.