Current Openings
MECHELEN - BELGIUM
Administrative Assistant (m/f) fulltime, MEC-130
Job description
• Maintain the reception desk and it’s general tasks such as telephone, post, email,…
• Book, set up and arrange meetings and manage agendas
• Book hotels, flights
• Provide general administrative support and perform various administrative tasks such as typing, scanning, printing, filing,…
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Lab Technician Compound Evaluation (m/f full time), Mec-128
Job description
Your tasks will include testing compound libraries in in vitro assays to identify hits in ourdrug discovery programs. In addition you will be running both biochemical and cellularassays to support hit-to-lead and lead optimization programs, you will also beresponsible for analysis and data reporting.
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Scientist Cellular Pharmacology (m/f full time), MEC-127
Job description
You will be part of a team that develops target-based and phenotypic cellular assays forpharmacological characterization of small synthetic molecules and antibodies from ourdrug discovery programs.
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Team Leader Cell Biology (m/f), Mec-126
Job description
You will lead a team that develops target-based and phenotypic cellular assays for pharmacological characterization of small synthetic molecules and antibodies from our drug discovery programs.
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Senior Scientist Bioinformatics (m/f) full time, MEC-115
Job description
As member of the Information Sciences group you will provide day to day bioinformatics support to research teams using dedicated bioinformatics software, in support of the various target and drug discovery projects at Galapagos.
You will carry out target annotations: collecting, analyzing, storing and reporting assay, DNA and protein sequence, pathway, toxicity, druggability and related data,
You will support project teams in experiment design and in complex analysis of large data sets (eg. microarray data analysis).
You will collect bioinformatics-related end-user requirements and propose solutions. You will adapt or co-develop new bioinformatics applications and/or contribute to the implementation of third-party software. You will support the research teams in optimally using these tools.
You will closely collaborate with multidisciplinary disease biology and drug discovery teams, the Discovery Informatics group and possible outsourcing partners.
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ROMAINVILLE - FRANCE
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LEIDEN - THE NETHERLANDS
ZAGREB - CROATIA
No openings
Scientist cell biology, LEI-034
Job description
You will be performing top-level target discovery and validation research in the field of fibrosis. In particular, you will set up various fibrosis relevant assays and use high content imaging as well as other experimental techniques to study the effects of RNAi and compounds on fibrotic processes. All this is done in a team-oriented, result-driven, international research environment that provides an excellent career opportunity for motivated scientists.
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ARGENTA - UNITED KINGDOM
Business Development Manager (Boston, MA - USA), USA-828
Job description
The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for initiating relationships with potential new clients and creating opportunities for new business along the US East Coast. Extensive travel across the US; and occasional travel to the UK and Europe will be required in order meet with Argenta’s existing and prospective clients and attend conferences.
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In-vitro ADME Scientist, HAR-758
Job description
The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department works closely with Biology and Medicinal Chemistry colleagues as an integral part of the drug discovery process.
We are seeking an experienced in vitro ADME scientist with a MSc or PhD in a Life Sciences discipline, and laboratory expertise in conducting in vitro DMPK assays and LC-MS/MS bioanalysis in a drug discovery environment. The laboratory based position involves conducting a range of in vitro assays relevant to understanding the metabolism and disposition of potential drug candidates.
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In Vivo Scientist, HAR-750
Job description
In this laboratory-based role, your main responsibility will be to design, plan, carry out and interpret a range of studies aimed at identifying new drugs for treatment of respiratory diseases. With a passion for applying your scientific expertise to our drug discovery collaborations, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will need excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, plus an ability to work independently. You will also need to possess the flexibility required to work in a dynamic, goal-oriented environment.
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SAFFRON WALDEN - UNITED KINGDOM
Scientist/Senior Scientist – high throughput screening, CRP-845
Job description
In this role, you will be
• Developing, optimizing and executing in vitro biological assays for high throughput screening for small molecule drug discovery projects
• Part of a wider team, interacting with external client project teams
• Monitoring assay quality, troubleshooting issues and contributing to project delivery through lab-based activities
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Principal Scientist ADME PK/PD , CRP-841
Job description
As part of our continued success we are looking for a Principal Scientist to support both multi-disciplinary and stand-alone ADME/PK programs. In this client-facing role your main responsibility will be to provide data analysis and interpretation, together with mechanistic modelling and simulation support to Drug Discovery projects primarily in the field of neurodegeneration. As you will be handling multiple projects in parallel, you will need excellent communication, organization and time management skills, and an ability to work independently within a cross-discipline environment. Innovation and creativity are required in this rapidly developing, multi-skilled team.
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Temporary Assay Scientist (6 months), CRP-838
Job description
We have a temporary vacancy for an enthusiastic and flexible laboratory scientist to join our Biology department where you will be expected to undertake a wide range of laboratory duties associated with the discovery of new drugs for client driven projects. You will spend a large proportion of your working day actively involved in laboratory work as part of an enthusiastic and energetic team of scientists.
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Principal Scientist - Neurodegeneration, CRP-802
Job description
You will be:
• Leading, designing and performing in vivo and in vitro neurobiology studies to validate novel targets and biomarkers in neurodegeneration models for key programs
• A key member of multi-disciplinary, integrated project teams
• Capable of interfacing directly with clients and defining appropriate project strategies
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Senior Scientist – High Content Screening, CRP-HCS
Job description
• Responsible for the development, optimization, validation, implementation, and execution of high content assays to support target validation and lead optimization in small molecule drug discovery projects
• Implement novel in vitro screening strategies; plan and execute screening and counter screening assay cascades for drug discovery programs
• Monitor assay quality and troubleshoot issues with assay performance
• Contribute to integrated project team strategy and delivery through lab-based activities
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HTS Group Leader, CRP-781
Job description
We are looking for an accomplished biologist with expertise in high throughput screening to progress hit finding projects from conception through to preclinical candidate delivery. You will be managing a team of scientists working on multiple projects, and will also be undertaking some laboratory work.
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At Galapagos we aim to hire highly motivated, experienced people with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organisation skills. Since our culture is one of expected achievement through enjoyment of what we do, we are looking for individuals who thrive by working in a team-oriented environment.
In addition to the vacancies listed on the Job Openings page, we encourage speculative applications from highly skilled and enthusiastic people. If you are willing to face the challenge of joining a highly motivated entrepreneurial team, please send your CV and covering letter to the appropriate email address.