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Working at Celyad Oncology

Developing innovative cell therapies against cancer

 

Celyad Oncology unites people who are constantly pushing back the limits of science, technology, and medicine to deliver therapies to cancer patients with unmet medical needs.

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Eliminate Cancer. Improve Life.

Our teams are collaborating towards ambitious and innovative cell therapy programs and fundamental scientific and clinical developments

Current Opportunities

R&D Technician

R&D | Mont-Saint-Guibert (BE)

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Celyad Oncology is looking for a R&D Technician. The successful candidate will be based in Belgium (Mont-Saint-Guibert). The R&D Technician reports to the R&D Lab Manager. He/she participates in the planning, execution and analysis of specific scientific experiments related to the translation of basic research into clinical development. The R&D Technician provides support to the R&D Department and works closely with the R&D Scientists to fulfill the R&D objectives.  

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform experiments timely and with high accuracy according to Celyad Oncology quality standards.
  • To be involved in the production and optimization of CAR T cells.
  • To be involved in the development/validation of methods aimed at characterizing therapeutics that form the core focus of the R&D Department.
  • To contribute to the laboratory maintenance activities, including logistics, managing of stocks and inventories and maintenance of equipment.
  • To ensure traceability of data and operations
  • Support R&D scientists with preparation of protocols, planning and analysis of experiments.
  • Keep up with scientific background on personal project(s) through pro-active communication with scientists and participation in scientific meetings.
  • Maintain high standards in lab ethics.
  • To take part in weekend rotation (max 1 WE/ 2 months)
 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor or master’s degree in Biological sciences.
  • Relevant experience in research within Biotech/Pharma industry is a plus.
  • Relevant experience in standard cellular and molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, gene expression analysis, gene transfer (e.g. retrovirus, lentivirus), (primary) cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry and ELISA is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of common computer software packages (Windows, MS Office, etc.)
  • Good knowledge of English and French.
 

Skills & Competencies

  • Deliver results and commit to achieve challenging objectives
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic personality
  • Good planning & organizational skills
  • Team player
  • Flexibility and can-do attitude
  • Problem solving, proactive
  • Quality Mindset
  • Integrity & Trust
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(Sr) Clinical Research Associate

Clinical | Mont-Saint-Guibert (BE)

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The successful candidate will be based in Belgium and will report into the Head of Clinical Operations in Mont-Saint-Guibert.

Role:

The (Senior) CRA will strengthen our team within Clinical Operations Department, supporting our many projects. As an experienced professional with a complete understanding and wide application of principle, theories, and concepts in the field of clinical research, you will be a productive member of the team. You enjoy start up, enrollment, follow up and closure of clinical trial activities, and mainly monitoring the progress of clinical studies at the site level.

Responsibilities:
  • Clinical Site Start-up :
    • Support with identification of clinical sites
    • Preparation of packages for ethical committee (EC) submissions
    • Submissions to ECs
    • Preparation of site budget, negotiations of site budget
    • Organization, preparation, performance, follow-up of Site Qualification visits, Site Initiation visits
  • Clinical Site Management :
    • Organization, performance, follow-up of trainings
    • Organization, preparation, performance, follow-up of Monitoring visits, Close-out visits
    • Identification, communication, resolution of site-related matters, issue escalation
    • Site leadership
  • Development, writing, review of task-related SOPs
  • Support clinical supply chain
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor or Master degree in (para-) medical or scientific field
  • Involvement in study start-up and EC submissions in at least 2 countries
  • At least 7 years of clinical research experience including monitoring, or in pharmaceutical data management including activities during data base locks, or as a study coordinator
  • Experience with oncology in early phases
  • Experience with Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
  • Very strong attention to details
  • Work precisely as per procedures, rules and regulations
  • Objective and analytical
  • Planning & Organizing skills
  • Team spirit
  • Excellent English, French and Dutch knowledge (“trilingual”, oral and written), additional languages are an asset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Hands-on attitude

For more information about this position or about the Company, please contact us by email at  job@celyad.com

 

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R&D Scientist CAR Engineering Group

R&D | Mont-Saint-Guibert (BE)

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The successful candidate will be based in Belgium (Mont-Saint-Guibert).

Role & Responsibilities
  • Work within a dedicated discovery research team focused upon delivering key readouts from the company’s new technological advances and cutting-edge products that will form the basis of the company’s core research and clinical strategy.
  • Design, plan and perform scientific research on early stage immune oncology discovery programs, to design, create, and characterize the next generation of CARs.
  • Work on novel, testable hypotheses to expand our understanding of CAR T cell biology and structure/function relationship.
  • Generate scientific proposals and resolve key project hurdles with available information from literature and internal experts.
  • Actively participate in and be fully cognizant of practical laboratory work involving the core activities of the discovery research group and work closely with technical staff providing guidance in the delivery of the research readouts.
  • Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of relevant scientific literature concerning new research and technologies within the scientific field of Celyad Oncology.
  • Ensure good traceability of operations, using appropriate records and templates.
  • Present data to project group and larger multidisciplinary teams including externally at meetings/congresses/conferences and author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Maintain open and effective communication with R&D Scientists and the different departments of the company in collaborative projects through means including reports and presentations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • PhD in biological sciences with emphasis on molecular biology or genetics
  • Minimum 3 years post-doctoral experience with a publication track record in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Expertise in molecular biology, cloning, gene expression, retroviral/lentiviral gene delivery and gene editing.
  • Experience in immunology (T cell culture, cytokine analysis, proliferation, cytotoxicity) is a big plus.
  • Excellent communications skills in English, both written and verbal are required.

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic personality
  • Strong ability to work in a team focused upon the delivery of results that support the company’s objectives.
  • Deliver results and commit to achieve challenging objectives
  • Problem solving, proactive
  • Scientific writing and presentation skills
  • Good planning & organizational skills
  • Flexibility and can-do attitude
  • Integrity & Trust

For more information about this position or about the Company, please contact us by email at  job@celyad.com

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Clinical Trial Manager

Clinical | Mont-Saint-Guibert (BE)

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CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGER
The successful candidate will be based in Belgium and will report into the Head of Clinical Operations in Mont-Saint-Guibert.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Select and activate chosen study sites, establish and maintain an excellent relationship with site investigators and research teams
  • Create and update activities in overall project plan on a regular basis to assure appropriate outcome of clinical trial projects in terms of scope, timelines and objectives.
  • Coordination of assigned CRA monitoring activities
  • Ensure study quality/GCP compliance to deliver a rigorous patient data
  • Partner with Clin Ops Director and provide oversight to all vendors or study delivery team, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and budget compliancy
  • Propose and implement study process improvements; Participate in the preparation, updating and training of SOPs
  • Liaise with manufacturing, central lab, and other study project stakeholders as needed
  • Prepares all external and internal documentation for assigned trials ensuring it is completed in accordance with the study protocol, internal SOP’s and GCP requirements (e.g., Patient Informed Consent Forms, Monitoring Plans, Project Plans)
  • Works with the Clin Ops Team to develop and maintain study timelines
  • Responsible for ensuring vendors deliver according to scope of work and review/approve vendor invoices

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Life Science, biological science, or related area: or equivalent relevant experience acquired within life science industries
  • At least 10 years’ experience in clinical project management, including early phase
  • Therapeutic area of expertise in oncology/haematology trials is highly desirable
  • Prior Biotech experience is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of ICH and GCP rules and of the complete clinical trials process

Skills & Competencies

  • Creative and finding ways to get the job done
  • Thriving in challenging environments and finds ways to remove obstacles to complete enrollment and deliver a robust patient data package
  • Flexible mindset capable to manage change and deal with ambiguity
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects
  • Flexibility to re-prioritize workload to meet changing timelines
  • Excellent communicator able to raise the profile of clinical studies within sites and create advocates for recruitment
  • Autonomous, pro-active and hands on personality.
  • Driven to achieving highest results in challenging timeframe
  • Efficient in planning and executing work: orchestrate multiple activities at once
  • Team player, able to navigate thru a matrix organization in multi-cultural environment
  • Driven to achieving highest results in challenging timeframe
  • Efficient in planning and executing work: orchestrate multiple activities at once
  • Team player, able to navigate thru a matrix organization in multi-cultural environment

For more information about this position or about the Company, please contact us by email at job@celyad.com

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    WHY DID THEY JOIN CELYAD ONCOLOGY?

    “Quality Control is really about the analytical validation and verification of process

    In order to guarantee the product quality and safety for injection to the patient. This task is achieved through a strong team spirit and support across the organization from R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality Assurance and Facilities. Altogether, we are continuously reassessing and improving our way of working to meet the highest possible quality standards. I believe in our technology and I am very proud to say that I work for a company that may be about to deliver the treatment that cancer patients have been waiting for.”

    Vincent Van Den Bossche – Validation Specialist

    WHY DID THEY JOIN CELYAD ONCOLOGY?

    “I joined Celyad Oncology in 2015 to be at the offspring of a new exciting technology in the immuno-oncology field.

    Being part of a company that could make the difference in cancer therapy has been a dream since my childhood. As Quality Control Manager, my role consists in providing the tools, the knowledge and organizational leadership to timely deliver high quality and safe products to the patients. Quality Control works as a strong interactive and multidisciplinary team in which quality and science go hand in hand. I believe in Celyad Oncology’s mission in our company and its people that inspire others and that others aspire to be. You only fail when you stop trying.”

    Sarah Snykers -Director Of Cell Therapy Manufacturing Unit
    Joined Celyad Oncology in 2015

    WHY DID THEY JOIN CELYAD ONCOLOGY?

    “I decided to take the leap from an academic professorship to biopharma research

    because I wanted to help translate cutting-edge research and innovation into actual treatments for patients. As a scientist and a person, I cannot imagine a more fulfilling career than contributing to cancer treatments that will improve, prolong and even save people’s lives. Celyad Oncology was the obvious choice for me, since I perceive it as a company committed to teamwork, dynamic workflow and excellence.”

    Peggy Sotiropoulou – Head of R&D
    Joined Celyad Oncology in 2017

    WHY DID THEY JOIN CELYAD ONCOLOGY?

    “I chose to join Celyad Oncology in regulatory affairs

    because it is a unique stimulating working environment which enables me to be involved in all stages of the products lifecycle in the immuno-oncology field. I am driven to treat such severe diseases and I have discovered that I have the great opportunity to work with passionate colleagues willing to share their knowledge and experience in order to push the boundaries of innovation in cancer treatment. I’m inspired to contribute to innovative ideas that lead to product improvements as well as advancing the health of the patients.”

    Angeliki Grammenos – Senior Regulatory Manager
    Joined Celyad in February 2018

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