Make your mark for patients

 

We are looking for a Scientist or Senior Scientist who is innovative and passionate, to join us in our In Vitro Pharmacology department, Braine l’Alleud, Belgium.

  

About the Role

Join our dynamic team focused on Neuroscience in vitro pharmacology within Patient Solutions. We are seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist with expertise in protein biophysics / biochemistry, pharmacology, to enhance our biophysics, and biochemistry team within in vitro pharmacology department. Our group supports pre-clinical small molecule, antibody, and gene therapy projects. Besides project support, we aim to strengthen our capabilities by expanding our expertise in new technologies.

 

Who you’ll work with

Reporting to the Associate Director of Biophysics.

 

What you’ll do

Designing and establishing biochemical, biophysical and cellular assays for in vitro drug discovery and mode of action studies Rigorous data analysis and interpretation Provide scientific project support in the above scientific areas for early drug discovery projects Stay up to date with relevant scientific literatureProactively search for new methods and technologies to strengthen drug discovery pipelineRepresent the in vitro pharmacology team on discovery or portfolio projects, with the potential to lead projects in the future.

 

Interested?  For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills.

PhD or post-doctoral education in a relevant scientific domain or MSc with at least 5 years of industrial experience in the field of small molecule drug discovery, with relevant experience in the areas of biochemistry and biophysics.Experience in protein sciences and cell culture.Experience in developing assays for drug discovery, like target engagement or target occupancy studies.Hands on experience in development and execution of screening assays, including but not limited to enzymatic assays, protein-protein and protein-small molecule interaction, ELISA, western blot, Jess, MST, SPR, GCIExperience in mass spectrometry-based assays is highly desired, including discovery proteomics and metabolomics.Knowledge of liquid handling devices and writing application protocols to support (screening) assays is desirable.Ability to accurately analyze and interpret experimental data, perform statistical analysis, formulate conclusions, and communicate findings with colleagues and management.

 

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.