R&D Director

Flen Health is an international family-owned company with ambitious growth plans in the pharmaceutical and medical device technological domain. Flen Health has a range of products for wound and skin care, several new products in the pipeline and research cooperation agreements in Europe and the USA. 

At Flen Health, we are convinced that we do help people live the life they love through developing innovative technologies and bringing these to patients across the globe. We focus on patients with topical inflammatory and infectious diseases. 

At Flen Health, we expect you to show grit, to take ownership of your initiatives, to go for it and we guarantee that you will then appreciate the result of your work, whether individually, as a team or company-wide as Flen Health. As an intrapreneur, you will enjoy working in a multicultural diverse environment where trust and open communication are key, and where a positive can-do attitude drives sustainable growth. We offer a flexible working eco-system, enthusiastic colleagues, and an attractive remuneration package.

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary R&D Director who combines strategic leadership with a distinctly hands-on approach. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in both the direction and day-to-day execution of research activities carried out in our laboratories in Belgium and Luxembourg, ensuring that scientific excellence translates into tangible advances in wound care and dermatological health.

This is a permanent full-time position based in our office in Belgium with regular travel to Luxembourg.

This position would suit you perfectly if you have a taste for challenges and the desire to make things happen! 

Your responsibilities:

• Provide both strategic direction and active, hands-on leadership to the R&D team, personally engaging in critical research activities and mentoring scientists at all levels.
• Lead by example in the discovery and development of new biopharmaceutical compounds, directly contributing expertise to projects targeting wound healing and skin inflammation.
• Build and strengthen the scientific evidence base for existing medical device products through direct involvement in experimental design, data analysis, and publication.
• Integrate disease insights with advanced pre-clinical methodologies, including functional genomics, structural and molecular biology, computational approaches, and both in vitro and in silico skin and wound models- by actively participating in experimental work and troubleshooting.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team by working side-by-side with team members and encouraging open scientific dialogue.
• Maintain a relentless focus on delivering value to patients and healthcare professionals ensuring that leadership decisions are grounded in practical, real-world impact.
• Establish and expand national and international research networks, leading projects and consortia that result in commercially viable innovative patents and products, including those supported by scientific grant programs.
  
   

Your qualifications & experience: 

• Ph.D. in biopharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, with a strong track record in wound healing and dermatology.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in functional genomics, structural and molecular biology, computational methods, and advanced skin and wound modelling.
• Proven success in leading and actively participating in teams and complex research projects.
• Strong publication and patent record in peer-reviewed journals, with direct contributions to scientific literature.
• Experience in securing and managing national and international research grants, including hands-on grant writing and project execution.
• Proven ability to lead international research consortia, delivering impactful outcomes through both strategic oversight and direct scientific involvement.
• Background in topical product development, with practical experience in formulation and testing.

What we offer:

• Excellent working conditions
• An innovative and inspiring work environment
• Independent project work & responsibilities within a professional team
• Career prospect
• Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration according to experience  

 Are you interested in working with an ambitious and very dedicated team? 

Please send your application, CV and motivation letter to the following email address: recruitment@flenhealth.com