OneLab Laboratory Team Leader

Title

OneLab Laboratory Team Leader

Company

Ipsen Innovation (SAS)

Division / Function

Early Development/Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK & Pharmacometrics Manager’s Job Title: Director, Immunogenicity and Immunoanalysis (IMA)

Location

Dreux Laboratories

Overview

The Early Development (eDev) department plays a critical role in advancing Ipsen’s portfolio of biologics and small molecules across all therapeutic areas, from early non‑clinical development to Proof of Concept in humans. eDev is organized around three interconnected functions: Non-Clinical Drug Safety (NCDS); Translational Sciences (TS); and Clinical Pharmacology/DMPK, BioAnalysis (BioA)/ImmunoAnalysis (IMA)/OneLab, and Pharmacometrics. Together, these multi-disciplinary functions provide comprehensive expertise in evaluating safety, efficacy, and pharmacological profiles of drug candidates prior to clinical development. The newly established OneLab laboratory in Dreux provides state‑of‑the‑art capabilities to design, develop, and execute experimental work supporting the entire Ipsen R&D pipeline. Within this environment, the OneLab Laboratory Team Leader plays a strategic role in ensuring the effective leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of OneLab laboratory activities. In this role, the OneLab Laboratory Team Leader ensures the day‑to‑day coordination of OneLab teams across TS/IMA, BioA, and NCDS, while allocating resources effectively to support laboratory planning, execution, documentation, and the delivery of high‑quality outputs. The position also contributes to the continuous improvement of laboratory organization, processes, and ways of working, and includes hierarchical responsibility for technical staff and postdoctoral researchers within the OneLab TS/IMA teams. This position requires a high scientific background, particularly experience in non-clinical drug development, strong expertise in laboratory operations, team management, and demonstrated leadership, organizational excellence, and the ability to drive high‑quality scientific output in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

OneLab Laboratory Management – Functional management of all OneLab teams (NCDS / TS / IMA / BioA). Act as the representative for all OneLab teams based in Dreux (TS/IMA, BioA, NCDS) to ensure efficient interactions with EHS teams, IT services, and Facility Management. Anticipate needs and ensure centralization and sharing of information and actions required for optimal laboratory operations. Manage equipment investment requests (CAPEX). Enforce EHS regulations, promote a safety culture, conduct safety inspections, and ensure mandatory EHS training for lab staff, newcomers, students, interns, and postdoctoral researchers. Ensure proper organization of OneLab team documents in shared spaces (SharePoint, Teams, eLN). Identify, develop, and coordinate synergies between OneLab and PharmDev teams on the Dreux site. Attract, develop, and retain laboratory staff to maintain scientific excellence. Manage trainees, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. Hierarchical Management of OneLab TS/IMA Teams and all Postdocs – Directly manage a team composed of postdocs, scientists, and research assistants. Adjust and coordinate experimental workload and planning based on project strategies defined by TS and IMA Leads to ensure high‑quality deliverables within timelines. Provide technical support and expertise for experimental activities and equipment use/maintenance. Ensure detailed and accurate reporting of experimental activities for TS/IMA teams. Conduct performance evaluations for team members. Participate in scientific and technological monitoring in TS/IMA domains. Occasionally contribute to wet lab activities to support experimental work.

Behavioural Competencies

Excellence in Execution – Approaches priority setting and setting the stage through the lens of execution, establishes clarity about the goals, accountabilities, timelines, and next steps; identifies opportunities for real impact on patient and society; plans and aligns effectively; promotes best practice sharing; maintains single point of accountabilities. Accountability – Ensures single accountable referents per task/project/outcome, builds an environment where people can ask for clarification, consults relevant stakeholders, and follows through on commitments. Development & Coaching – Identifies and aligns career goals, provides structured, actionable feedback, prepares succession plans, and demonstrates a human‑centered mindset. Managing Complexity – Identifies contradictory information, develops alternative scenarios, focuses on what truly matters, and makes decisions with real impact. Collaboration – Communicates without boundaries, removes organizational barriers, focuses on continuous improvement, and integrates key learnings.

Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience managing teams of 5–10 people at different levels, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech and/or CRO companies. PhD + Postdoctoral training in Life Sciences. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively, and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and matrix environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to anticipate and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, eagerness to learn and grow. Knowledge and/or previous experience in non‑clinical drug development of small molecule and/or biologics, including in‑vitro pharmacology, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetic and immunoanalysis is a plus. PhD and a minimum of 5 years of experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical companies. Fluency in French and English.

EEO / Inclusion Statement

Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us ». La valeur que nous accordons aux différentes perspectives et expériences motive notre engagement en faveur de l'inclusion et de l'égalité des chances. Lorsque nous intégrons des modes de pensée diversifiés, nous prenons des décisions plus réfléchies et découvrons des solutions plus innovantes. Ensemble, nous nous efforçons de mieux comprendre les communautés que nous servons. Cela signifie que nous voulons également vous aider à donner le meilleur de vous-même lorsque vous postulez à un poste chez nous. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou d'aide pendant le processus de candidature, veuillez en informer l'équipe de recrutement. Ces informations seront traitées avec soin et n'auront aucune incidence sur le résultat de votre candidature.

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