Clinical Development Scientist, (Associate) Director - US based - Galapagos

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a Clinical Development Scientist, (Associate) Director - US based.

Scope of the job

As Senior Clinical Development Scientist, you join our Clinical Development team. You will be part of our growing team, and will use your methodological, analytical and scientific expertise to develop smart study designs in different phases of clinical development. You will have a key role in study design, protocol writing, statistical analysis plan development, data cleaning, interpreting study results for data-driven decision making, and writing of clinical study reports. To best achieve this you will keep up to date with conference updates and literature publications. You will work in close collaboration with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, and Translational Science, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure the right data is collected with the right study set up and the right analysis performed.

As an experienced professional with a complete understanding of the field of clinical research you will be instrumental in development of our clinical program with novel CAR-T therapies in multiple (hemato-)oncological indications towards clinical trials and regulatory approval. By doing so, you are contributing directly to the initial treatment of cancer patients, and the generation of data to make these CAR-Ts widely available.

The Senior Scientist Clinical Development reports to the Head of Clinical Development Cell Therapy.

Who are you?

• Master’s degree or PhD in (Bio-)Medical/life sciences
• Hemato-oncology background is strongly preferred
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in similar role required
• Solid understanding of phase I-III drug development
• Excellent team player, able to deliver in a demanding environment
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills both towards team members within the company as towards external contacts
• Self-driven and can-do mindset, without compromising quality and compliance
• You have good interpersonal skills and written and spoken fluency in English

What’s in it for you ?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

We are Galapagos : together we can make it happen…!