Team Leader, Immunoanalysis

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is currently seeking an Immunoanalysis Team Leader for its SAINT-BENOÎT (86) site (POITIERS, 1h15 from Paris Montparnasse by TGV).

SGS employs 99,500 professionals across 115 countries, with a network of more than 2,500 laboratories and offices.

With over 145 years of excellence in serving our clients, we combine the precision and accuracy that characterize Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards in quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise, “when you need to be sure”, reflects our commitment to reliability and integrity, enabling businesses to grow with confidence. We are proud to deliver our expert services under the SGS name and trusted specialized brands such as Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

Our SAINT-BENOÎT site, specialized in new drug development, conducts pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, immunogenicity and biomarker testing. The laboratory consists of 25 Study Directors and 35 Technicians.

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.

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

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.