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Schizophrenia treatments could be tested and personalised using patients’ blood

17 May 2019

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a way to screen treatments for schizophrenia on single cells from a patient’s blood sample, which could speed up drug discovery and help to personalize treatments for people with the condition.

Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction

15 May 2019

Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction.

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new drug approvals 2019

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billion dollar spent on R&D globally

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active clinical trials in Europe

Scientific Programmer – Leiden

OcellO, a fast-growing innovative CRO offering unique 3D cell culture-based services that accelerate pre-clinical drug discovery and development, is looking for a Programmer with life science interests to join the team. We seek a motivated and… Read more

Account Manager – Utrecht

Voor een internationale ontwikkelaar en fabrikant van producten voor tandheelkundige professionals zoeken wij een Account Manager. Dit bedrijf heeft zich in de laatste jaren ontwikkeld als wereldmarktleider op het gebied van lokale verdovingen, pijnbestrijding en andere… Read more

Regulatory Affairs Officer – Sittard

For a dynamic pharmaceutical consultancy organisation we are looking for an ambitious Regulatory Affairs Officer. Our client has been offering pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, clinical study management and quality services to pharmaceutical companies for over 20 years.… Read more

Chief Scientific Officer – Brussels

For a clinical-stage biotechnology company, we are looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to help shape their strategy and future. This company is a joint collaboration of the VIB and a world player in the microbiome… Read more

Group Leader Microbiology – Brussels

For a clinical-stage biotechnology company, we are looking for a Group Leader Microbiology. This company is a joint collaboration of the VIB and a world player in the microbiome field, which resulted in the development of… Read more

Project Planner – Oss

For a dynamic and innovative engineering organisation that works in the pharmaceutical sector, we are currently looking for an experienced Project Planner with experience in the pharmaceuticals industry. The organisation is an important player on the… Read more

Head of Project Management – Gent

For an organisation that offers genomic and transcriptomic services, performed in an ISO accredited lab, to support research, clinical trials and personalised medicine, we are seeking a Head of Project Management. Their customers rely on their… Read more

European Quality & Compliance Director – Leiden

For a leading single source provider for pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance and medical information services we are seeking a European Quality & Compliance Director. They operate across the full development lifecycle for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices… Read more

Regulatory Affairs Officer – Dublin

This young and fast growing organisation is at the forefront when it comes to working in novel ways. In a virtual setting they provide all services when it comes to the development and production generic pharmaceuticals.… Read more

Quality Assurance Officer/Qualified Person – Dublin

In the continuously changing work arena, this organisation is at the forefront. In a virtual setting they provide all services when it comes to the supply chain in pharmaceutical development and production. With clients all over… Read more

Quality Assurance Officer – Dublin

Principal Scientist Non-Clinical Toxicology – Brussel

In their continued efforts regarding the discovery and development of groundbreaking medicines and solutions for severe immune system and CNS diseases this organisation is looking for a skilled Toxicologist with experience in Neuroscience. This international organisation… Read more

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Leiden

For a dynamic and innovative engineering organisation that works in the pharmaceutical sector, we are currently looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with experience in the pharmaceuticals industry. The organisation is an important player… Read more

Digital Project Manager – Amsterdam

A young and innovative multi-channel marketing organisation is growing and in their efforts regarding marketing automation currently looking for a Digital Project Manager in Amsterdam. You will be an integral part of planning and servicing their… Read more

Lead Process Engineer – Leiden

For a dynamic and innovative engineering organisation, that works in the pharmaceutical sector, we are currently looking for a Lead Process Engineer with experience in pharma with a passion for developing production processes. This organisation is… Read more

Scientific Collaboration & Evaluation Leader – Brussels

This organisation has engaged a significant effort aiming at acquiring external assets that fit within the company’s scientific strategy. This will be a highly visible position focussed on:Building its partnering and collaboration efforts with universities, non-profit… Read more

Director Business Development – Rotterdam

For one of our clients we are currently looking for a Director Business Development who will ensure further partnering and collaboration with other organisations. The main objective of this role is to help this company in… Read more

Senior / Principal Scientist Chemistry – Brussels

For a biotech company near Brussels, we are looking for a Scientist Peptide Chemistry. Their technology allows for the discovery of peptide-based drugs, inducing the aggregation of harmful proteins and thus a loss of function. In… Read more

Senior HR Advisor – Zeewolde

For a leading producer of high end food supplements, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products with more than 100 years of experience we are seeking a Senior HR Advisor. They have the ambition to grow internationally and to… Read more

Equipment Qualification Engineer – Brussels

For one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies, we are looking for multiple Freelance Equipment Qualification Engineers with specific experience. You will be essential in keeping the production sites in the Antwerp area running smoothly. In this… Read more

Biostatistician

Job description About Oxurion Oxurion (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments to preserve vision in patients with diseases affecting the back of the eye. The company has built a diverse portfolio of disease-modifying… Read more

Postdoctoral Position – Study of the interplay between autophagy, cell death and inflammation

Job description Receptor interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) has emerged as an important component of the immune response downstream of several immune receptors, where it promotes inflammation either through kinase-independent or -dependent mechanisms. As a scaffold… Read more

Postdoc Position on Single Molecule Analysis of KeyPlayers in Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis

Description The VIB Center for Brain and Disease Research (KU Leuven, Belgium), headed by Prof. Patrik Verstreken, is a vibrant and international research centre where key issues relevant for major human neurodegenerative diseases are tackled. The laboratory… Read more

Postdoctoral Position in Genomics

About the Lab The laboratory of Professor Peter Carmeliet is part of the Center for Cancer Biology (CCB), one of the research departments of VIB (Vlaams Instituut Biotechnologie) located at the KU Leuven – Campus Gasthuisberg. The lab… Read more

Postdoctoral Position System Approach to Understand Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease

About the Lab The laboratory for research into Neurodegenerative disorders at VIB in Leuven is looking for a highly motivated postdoc interested in a system approach to understand sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a untreatable neurodegenerative disease… Read more

Postdoctoral Positions – Laboratory of Angiogenesis and Vascular Metabolism

The Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) is one of the research departments of VIB (Vlaams Instituut Biotechnologie) located in KU Leuven – Campus Gasthuisberg. CCB hosts 12 research groups with an employment of about 250 researchers,… Read more

ER Stress Signaling Pathways in Macrophages

About the lab Prof. Janssens focuses on the role of ER stress signaling pathways in immune cells. Prof. Ravichandran in VIB focuses on the fundamental process of apoptotic cell clearance in healthy and disease states. Your job The… Read more