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R&D Scientist jobs in Belgium

As an R&D Scientist you develop products and processes from scratch. Feasibility studies, development studies and the road from lab scale to pilot scale, at the companies that bring new therapies to patients.

What you can expect as an R&D Scientist

You do your work. We take care of the rest. Clear agreements and real support.

A dedicated Talent Manager

One dedicated Talent Manager who knows you, coaches you and thinks along with your next step. Before, during and after every project.

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A tailored salary package

From an electric company car to 32 days of holiday. We discuss your expectations openly in the first conversation.

The doors we open

Decades of trusted relationships with leading pharmaceutical players give you access to projects you would not reach on your own.

Pauwels Academy

Workshops, masterclasses and training, from Lean Six Sigma to project management, at your own pace.

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Project stability

Life Sciences projects tend to run long, which gives you stability. We plan your next step well before a project ends.

Therapies that start here

The studies you run today decide which therapies reach a patient years from now.

"Every study starts with a question nobody has answered yet. That is the part of science I did not want to give up when I moved into industry."

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Life Sciences Consultant
R&D Scientist

FAQs

Do I need a PhD?

No. A master is enough for most R&D Scientist roles. We work with profiles from junior all the way to twenty years of experience.

Is English enough, or do I need Dutch?

For many of these roles English is enough. It depends on the client, and these teams are often international.

Is this shift work?

No. R&D is day work, although an early start is common. The work is always on site.

Which background do people come from?

Often a master in biomedical sciences, but it does not have to be biomedical. Chemistry, bio-engineering and pharmaceutical sciences all lead here.

Talk to an expert

We are happy to answer your questions or help you find your next project as an R&D Scientist.