Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist – Drug DiscoveryLocation: Ghent, Belgium (EU relocation supported)Company: Confidential BiotechI'm working with an exciting and well funded biotech building its European discovery team is hiring a hands on Scientist to drive their small molecule and protein degrader programmes from hit discovery through lead optimisation.This is an execution role for people who have moved real programmes forward in industry. So at this time is not open to No pure academic or peripheral profiles.Key FocusRun hit discovery, hit-to-lead, and lead optimisation programmesExecute follow-up biology and interpret data for progression decisionsSupport transition from screening to late-stage discoveryContribute directly to project advancementLead day-to-day experimental deliveryRequired ProfilePhD with 5–10 years' drug discovery experience (essential)Pharma/biotech background (not academic-only)Proven small-molecule discovery experienceProtein degradation (PROTAC) experience strongly preferredDirect involvement in progressing discovery programmesPractical understanding of discovery bottlenecksDetailsBased in Ghent, BelgiumOpen to UK/EU candidatesCompetitive local salaryTarget start: March