Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Team Leader - Immunoanalysis

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSaint-Benoît, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in regulatory bioanalysis in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical industry, including immunogenicity testing and large molecule analysis.
Proficiency with MSD, Gyrolab, and ELISA platforms.
At least 5 years of management experience.
A PhD in biochemistry or a related field, such as biology or immunology.
Fluency in French and a strong command of English, both scientific and general, are mandatory.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8 Study Directors and approximately a dozen Technicians.
Supervise complex bioanalytical studies focused on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and anti-drug antibody assays.
Optimize and troubleshoot assays, investigate anomalies, and organize assay work to ensure optimal data quality.
Manage relationships with international clients and ensure deadlines and strategic alignment.
Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice standards, Food and Drug Administration directives, and International Council for Harmonisation M10 guidelines.
Achieve the laboratory's revenue targets.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for ligand-binding assays.

Job Description

SGS France, based in SAINT-BENOÎT – POITIERS (86), is looking for an Immunoanalysis Team Leader with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 8 Study Directors and around a dozen Technicians, providing supervision, management and skills development.

We are looking for an Immunoanalysis Team Leader specialized in regulatory bioanalysis (PK, PD and ADA). The Immunoanalysis Team Leader will work within a renowned CRO (Contract Research Organization) working in clinical development. Customer-oriented, the SAINT-BENOÎT site supports major pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners worldwide.

YOUR MISSION:

As the Immunoanalysis Team Leader of our laboratory, you will be responsible for:

Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 8 Study Directors and about a dozen Technicians.
Supervising complex bioanalytical studies focused on PK, PD, and ADA assays.
Driving optimization, troubleshooting anomalies, and organizing assays to guarantee optimal data quality.
Managing relationships with international clients, ensuring compliance with deadlines and strategic alignment.
Adhering to the strictest GCP/GLP standards, FDA directives, and ICH M10 guidelines.
Achieving the laboratory revenue targets.

You will be the primary subject matter expert for these LBA assays.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERTISE

5 years of experience in regulatory bioanalysis (CRO or pharmaceutical industry), including immunogenicity testing and large molecule analysis
Proficiency in MSD, Gyrolab and ELISA platforms
5 years of management experience

Education :

PhD in biochemistry or a related field (biology, immunology, etc.)

Languages :

Fluency in French and a strong command of English are mandatory (scientific and general). All communications are conducted in English

Additional Information

WHY JOIN US ?

Specific training will be provided upon onboarding
The laboratory was renovated in 2020 and a new one opened in 2026
The site is located near POITIERS (a dynamic and historic city) and 1h50 from LA ROCHELLE
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, friendly and collaborative scientific environment.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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