(Senior) R&D Manager

Join Oystershell: Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Oystershell, we don’t just look for qualifications; we seek out innovators with a proactive mindset ready to redefine consumer healthcare. Our R&D team is more than a group of professionals; it’s a dynamic hub of groundbreaking product development and collaborative problem-solving, focused on making a tangible impact on global health.

R&D Manager: A Role at the Innovation Forefront
As an R&D Manager, you will play a crucial role in the ideation phase, generating innovative ideas and developing new OTC products or optimizing existing ones across various categories (medical devices, food supplements, cosmetics and biocides). You will ensure compliance with local and international guidelines/directives and be responsible for all R&D activities, including formulation, testing, clinical trials, and project management. Additionally, you will provide scientific support to the regulatory, quality, operations, and commercial teams.
We are seeking a dynamic and technologically savvy professional who is an all-round problem solver with a passion for identifying concepts with significant business potential and bringing together necessary partners to guide efforts toward profitable product development.

Primary Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Concept identification and Product Design & Development:
– Identify concepts with business potential, considering scientific validity, IP, production, cost, market niche, and portfolio fit.
– Develop medical devices, food supplements, cosmetics and biocides in-house or in collaboration with external partners.

2. Project Management:
– Collaborate with experts, research labs, manufacturers, design/engineering agencies, CROs, and regulatory consultants.
– Guide the development of profitable products and services.
– Manage budgets, set up testing with external partners, analyse data, and provide scientific support.
– Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements for medical devices, food supplements, cosmetics and biocides
– Address intellectual property rights, infringement risks,…

3. Provide scientific support to other departments

Education & experience
– Master’s degree in Sciences (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, …).
– PhD or extensive experience in advanced scientific research in a life science discipline.
– 5-10 years of experience as an R&D/Project Manager in the pharmaceutical industry.
– Strong interest in technology, e.g., post-doc pharmaceutical technology or industrialization.
– Extensive experience in product development (regulatory guidelines compliance).
– Experience in project management and regulatory background is a plus.
– Knowledge of quality standards, industry trends, and business skills.
– Ability to estimate valorisation potential, develop ideas into product concepts, and formulate finished products.
– Experience in setting up marketing strategies, drafting technical dossiers, and conducting clinical trials.
– Follow-up on intellectual property matters.

Technical skills
– Proficiency in academic English (knowledge of Dutch and other languages is a plus).
– Experienced in project management and scientific writing.
– Precision in scientific practices and strong analytical skills.
– Proficiency in Office applications (Excel, Word) and ERP packages.

Competencies & Professional attitude
– Proactive, independent, and organized with a hands-on mentality.
– Positive personality, love for challenges, and a learning attitude.
– Strong leadership and communication skills.
– Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and stress-resistant.
– Passionate about networking within the scientific community.
– Strong organizational and administrative skills, accurate and structured work approach.
– Team player with excellent cooperation skills.
– It is our expectation that you live up to our quality standards as described in the quality policy. We expect you to take the necessary actions to comply with the quality objectives.

Why Oystershell?
Be part of a culture where creativity, collaboration, and ongoing learning are celebrated. Grow with us through unique professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
Ready to make your mark in the consumer health sector?
Can you tell us more about your technological touchpoint in this pharmaceutical world? Join us at Oystershell and turn revolutionary ideas into reality!

Send your CV and motivation letter to hr@oystershell.be. Response and confidentiality are guaranteed.
Please note that we only accept direct applications.