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The goal of this biotechnology community is to build unity among people working or engaged in the biotechnology industry on an international level. The community is a place for people to come together and share thoughts, ideas and knowledge. Members of the community enjoy a wide variety of relevant information, which includes the latest news, interviews, blogs, and vacancies from the biotechnology industry.

Biotechnology Industry Wants to Diversify Leadership

22 April 2019

“Continued progress requires an unprecedented level of innovation and problem solving—and this is best achieved by tapping into multiple and diverse perspectives and experiences,” said Helen Torley of BIO.

Scientists Develop Treatment to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in Meningitis

20 April 2019

Researchers based in Sweden and Denmark are developing a meningitis treatment that could overcome antibiotic resistance by targeting white blood cells called neutrophils.

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billion dollar spent on R&D globally

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active clinical trials in Europe

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 Pharmaceutical Engineer – Maastricht

For a Dutch pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a Pharmaceutical Engineer. This versatile company combines the activities of production, quality control, product development as well as consultancy services. Although a young company, they have already… Read more

Social Media Consultant – Amsterdam

The possibilities and impact social media has on almost all facets of life is abundantly clear. This multi-channel marketing scale-up agrees wholeheartedly and is therefore looking for a Social Media Consultant. They offer a full spectrum… Read more

Senior Business Developer – Amsterdam

Within the fast developing area of multi-channel marketing and marketing automation this organisation has made its mark and continues to disrupt. Large and renown pharmaceutical and medical device clients are serviced with state-of-the-art solutions. To continue… 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

Embedded Developer – Arnhem

For an organisation that manufactures and distributes IVD equipment, we are looking for an Embedded Developer. The organisation started with the development of a new generation equipment. Therefore, they are looking for an experienced Embedded Developer… 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

Project Engineer HVAC – Brussels

For one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies, we are looking for a Project Engineer HVAC for a project until March 2020. Function You will be responsible for carrying out projects in the field of HVAC, from… Read more

Scientist Molecular Engineering – Brussels

For a young and innovative drug discovery company, we are looking for a Scientist Molecular Engineering. This start-up, created in 2015, has developed into a stable biotechnology company and they are quickly expanding their activities. Their… Read more

Biostatistician – Antwerpen

For one of the most highly respected clinical research organisations, we are currently seeking an ambitious Biostatistician. Being an integral part in innovative research and as a result improving people’s lives, that’s what this organisation is… Read more

QA Officer – Harderwijk

For a renowned producer of high-grade cosmetics, supplements and pharmaceuticals we are currently looking for a QA Officer to join the already existing team. This producer has over one hundred years of experience. Therefore, the company… Read more

Business Development Manager – Leiden

Our client is a young, but fast growing biotech company with a unique technology platform to test drug sensitivity. Using accurate imaging of human organoids, they generate a wide variety of data that allows for the… 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