Project Leader R&D (Swine & Ruminants)

Job Description

For our Animal Health organization, we are currently recruiting a Project Leader R&D (Swine & Ruminants)

Welcome to our team

With more than 200 employees, our R&D division is involved in the (further) development and registration of vaccines and pharmaceuticals for animals. Our departments for Swine and Ruminant vaccines consist of global teams, with a total of 45 people located in Boxmeer, one of the world's largest animal health bioscience centers. We are organized into project teams responsible for the end-to-end research and development of vaccines, from feasibility studies to product licensure, as well as product life-cycle management thereafter. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Project Leader R&D.

Purpose of the role

In this position you are responsible for the project-based development and refinement of bacterial vaccines with the aim of increasing and enhancing our product range for swine and ruminants. You will lead the projects assigned to you from pre-development to licensing whereby you lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary project team, but also make a substantial scientific contribution to the actual research and development. You will be conducting feasibility studies by organizing and executing laboratory trials to determine the safety and efficacy of vaccine candidates. Also, the laboratory trials required for licensing a new product will fall under your responsibility. Of course, you make sure all study results are reported internally and as required publish and present technical papers to internal and external audiences. Furthermore, you will also develop new production processes and test methods together with specialists in these fields.

This role requires close collaboration with specialists in various areas including veterinary science, bacterial process development, vaccine formulation, manufacturing, bioinformatics, intellectual property, assay development, immunology, animal experimentation, pathology, regulatory affairs, and marketing. You report into a Group Leader.

Your profile

• Postdoc in a bacteriological subject, preferably related to an infectious disease.
• Industrial experience is an advantage.
• Article 9/FELASA C will be required.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Excellent command of the English language, oral and written.
• Eligible to work in The Netherlands.

What we offer

This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant and recognized contribution to enhancing our robust market position. It combines scientific excellence with comprehensive project management responsibilities, empowering you to lead initiatives that drive success. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
• Travel allowance for commuting.
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Regular

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Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

03/3/2025

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Requisition ID: R331934