In Vivo Team Leader

Barrington James; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking an In Vivo Team Lead in France to head and grow the preclinical in vivo research function. You will manage a team of in vivo scientists, provide scientific leadership, and drive delivery of high-quality preclinical studies to support ongoing programmes.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience in in vivo research, and the ability to mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the company’s preclinical objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading preclinical in vivo teams in biotech/pharma.
• Proven ability to train, mentor and develop scientists.
• Experience growing a scientific function or team.
• Deep knowledge of in vivo study design, execution and data interpretation.
• Experience in regulated preclinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the in vivo research team in day-to-day operations.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance across preclinical in vivo programmes.
• Recruit, onboard and mentor new team members as the function grows.
• Oversee planning, execution and interpretation of in vivo studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support preclinical programmes.
• Develop and improve protocols, processes and ways of working.
• Ensure studies meet high scientific, regulatory and welfare standards.
• Shape future strategy and growth of the in vivo function.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, scientifically driven culture.

Skills

In vivo research leadership

Team management

Mentoring & development

Preclinical study design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated preclinical environment

Strategic leadership

Scientific communication

Job description

In Vivo Team Lead

Location: France
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A growing biotechnology company is looking for an experienced In Vivo Research Manager to lead and develop its preclinical in vivo research team in France.

This is a key leadership position for someone with strong in vivo expertise and proven experience managing, mentoring and growing scientific teams within a biotech environment.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of the in vivo research team, ensuring high-quality scientific delivery while helping to build and expand the function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of in vivo scientists.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance across preclinical in vivo programmes.
• Train, mentor and support team members in their scientific development.
• Recruit and onboard new team members as the function grows.
• Oversee the planning, execution and interpretation of in vivo studies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support preclinical programmes.
• Develop and improve protocols, processes and ways of working.
• Ensure studies are delivered to high scientific, regulatory and welfare standards.
• Help shape the future strategy and growth of the in vivo research function.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and scientifically driven team culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in preclinical in vivo research within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing an in vivo or preclinical team.
• Demonstrable experience training, mentoring and developing scientists.
• Experience building or growing a scientific team or function.
• Strong understanding of in vivo study design, execution and data interpretation.
• Experience working within a fast-paced biotech environment.
• Ability to combine strategic leadership with strong scientific understanding.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working within regulated preclinical research environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced In Vivo Research Manager or similar scientific leader looking to take ownership of a growing preclinical function within an ambitious biotechnology company.