Group Leader Neuroinflammation

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Brainel'Alleud, Walloon Region, Belgique UCB Temps plein

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Senior Leader in Neuroimmunology Research who is passionate, inspiring and scientifically driven to join us in our Neuroinflammation research team, based in our Braine-l’Alleud office in Belgium.

About the role

You will lead a key expansion area within our neuroimmunology strategy, focusing on how peripheral immune mechanisms influence neurological disease. You will shape scientific direction, build and lead a high-performing team, and drive the identification and progression of new therapeutic targets expressed on adaptive and innate immune cells of the peripheral immune system. This is a highly visible role where your leadership, scientific excellence, and ability to translate research into impactful solutions will directly contribute to advancing our pipeline of innovative treatments.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a team that brings together cross-functional experts across neuroinflammation research, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners from academia and biotechnology. You will interact with scientific leaders, translational specialists and project teams to define and deliver research strategies. You will also build and manage partnerships externally, ensuring strong alignment and impact across the broader scientific ecosystem.

What you’ll do

Lead research strategy in peripheral neuroimmunology and immune-driven neurological diseasesBuild, lead and develop a high-performing team of scientistsDrive pipeline projects from target identification to candidate selectionTranslate immune biology insights into therapeutic strategies and drug targetsEstablish collaborations with academic, biotech and external research partnersProvide scientific leadership across projects and influence cross-functional decisions

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

PhD in immunology, neuroimmunology or related scientific disciplineDeep understanding of how cells of the peripheral immune system contribute to neurological diseaseSpecific focus on how adaptive (B, T cells) immune cells cause or contribute to such diseasesProven industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environmentsExperience leading scientific teams and delivering pipeline projectsStrong passion, leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to translate complex science into impactful research strategies

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you