Laboratory Team Leader, Drug Development

Laboratory Team Leader, Drug Development

Location: Central France (on‑site working)

Salary: €70,000 - €75,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

Proclinical is partnered with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation, seeking an experienced Laboratory Team Leader to join its Pharmaceutical Development team. This key leadership role supports non‑clinical drug development across biologics and small molecules, spanning translational sciences, immunoanalysis, bioanalysis, and non‑clinical development. The role delivers high‑quality scientific outputs from early‑stage research through to proof‑of‑concept.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary laboratory teams (scientists, postdoctoral researchers, technicians and research associates)
• Oversee day‑to‑day lab operations, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, timely scientific data
• Drive non‑clinical drug development activities including in vitro pharmacology, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics and bioanalysis
• Ensure full compliance with EHS, regulatory and quality standards (including GxP where applicable)
• Manage laboratory infrastructure, equipment, CAPEX planning and vendor/CRO interactions
• Act as a central point of coordination across Translational Sciences, Bioanalysis, Immunoanalysis and wider R&D teams
• Develop, coach and retain talent, including performance management and career development planning
• Optimise processes, lab organisation, documentation and knowledge sharing (eLN, SharePoint, Teams)
• Support strategic decision‑making around assay feasibility, outsourcing and scientific direction

Key Requirements

• PhD in Life Sciences with postdoctoral training
• Proven experience managing laboratory teams (5+ people) within biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO environments
• Strong background in non‑clinical drug development (e.g. in vitro pharmacology, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis)
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary, matrix environments
• Experience in laboratory operations, resource planning, and equipment management
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Fluent English and French required