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Only for professionals who care. Discover Johnson & Johnson in Belgium and the Netherlands. The Johnson & Johnson family of companies is globally active in Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health Care and Medical Devices. We employ 117,000 professionals in 57 countries. In Belgium and the Netherlands, Johnson & Johnson colleagues make vital contributions at Janssen, J&J Consumer Health Care and J&J Medical Devices.

Janssen Only for professionals who care.

Consumer Health Care Make a difference for consumers.

Medical Devices Restore the joys of life.

At Janssen, every colleague makes a vital difference. Its people take pride in improving people’s health around the world. Each day, they make life better by going for high quality and continuous innovation. While doing so, they get the chance to grow their competences and take initiatives. • Locations BE: Beerse and Geel • Locations NL: Tilburg and Leiden • Employees: 4.565 (BE) + 1.770 (NL) • Main activities Janssen: Supply Chain, R&D, Biotechnology, Vaccines, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Production, Marketing & Sales, Finance, IT

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Care develops a wide product range that focuses on the wellbeing of consumers worldwide. Its portfolio includes leading products in various areas: skin care, women’s health, mouth hygiene, baby care, and much more. • Locations BE: Head office in Beerse • Locations NL: Head office in Almere internal teams supporting external sales reps. • Employees: 100 (BE) + 35 (NL) • Main activities: Marketing & Sales

Medical Devices enables hospitals and healthcare organizations to optimize their activities with innovative medical products, tools and services. The company is one of the largestsuppliers of hospitals in the Benelux. • Locations BE: Head office in Diegem • Locations NL: Head office in Amersfoort, Production site in Leiden • Employees: 530 (BE) + 516 (NL) • Main activities: Marketing & Sales, R&D, Production and Distribution

www.careers.jnj.com

BCF Career Guide Belgium ’16/’17 Career Guide for Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food & Pharma

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Text Laura Hillege Haifen Hu Manon Out Kimberley Vera External contributors Chiat Cheong Matthew Heberling Jackie Johnson Tim Knotnerus Ratna Lim Violet Steeghs And others English editing Native Speaker English Language Services Final editing Manon Out Graphic design Joshua Quicken Copyrights Hyphen Projects About this guide BCF Career Guide Belgium ’16/’17 is the career guide for Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food & Pharma. The guide is published annually by Hyphen Projects. Additional copies can be downloaded free of charge from the websites www.bcfjobs.com & www.bcfcareerevent.be.

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Contents

Preface ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Products of Hyphen Projects ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Exhibitors BCF Career Event Belgium 2016 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 How to ace your job applications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 What do you really want in your career? ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Job seeking via LinkedIn ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Chemistry and life sciences an attractive industry to work in ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Working to close the TB diagnostics and treatment gap ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Thinking about international research experience? ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Unlocking the power of networking ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 28 Unleash your PhD power! ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 30 Junior Clinical Researcher STAR Programme �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Empowering your job search with Cheeky Scientist and BioBusiness Summer School ����������������������������� 34 Pursuing a career in BioBusiness ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Working in Belgium: Culture Shock or Not? ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 The power of self-realisation in your career transition ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Efficiency is the road to success ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 The journey of my career path �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 Profile-index ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 46 Company profiles ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 48 Partners of BCF Career Event Belgium 2016 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 80 Contents 3

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Smart Financing and Talent are the two biggest challenges facing growing life sciences companies when implementing their strategy. FlandersBio, the life sciences cluster organisation in Flanders, is therefore extremely pleased that the BCF Career Event, a successful formula which has certainly proven its worth in the Netherlands, is now also coming to Belgium. The future of the life sciences cluster in Belgium has a strong foundation in the excellent sciences and innovation we offer at the VIB (Flemish Institute for Biotechnology), but also in a lot of other research groups in our universities and hospitals. All these institutions educate young people with a profound scientific knowledge base. This science base is absolutely essential to form the R&D talent of the future for our public research institutes or for the R&D teams in our companies. We need good scientists to do the R&D of the future. But success of life sciences is more than just doing good R&D. Successful life sciences companies are capable of developing life sciences based solutions which are meaningful and can bring these to end-users: consumers, farmers or patients. Bringing these solutions ‘all the way’ to end-users is an expensive and tedious process that demands a strong diversity of skills and competences. To do this we need product developers, we need project managers, we need production experts trained in Good Manufacturing 4

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Practice (GMP), Communication and Business development experts etc. Most of these skills and competences are rooted in a strong basic knowledge and understanding of life sciences. So we need life scientists who can do all these jobs. In other words, the future growth of the life sciences industry needs talent that both understands life sciences AND has the necessary ‘other’ competences along with the appropriate sense of urgency to get these solutions to the end-users. Even today, the voice of Dr. Paul Janssen, founder of Janssen Pharmaceutica, is resonating in our cluster: ‘The patients are waiting’. Consumers and patients are not only waiting, they are also more and more informed and demanding. In the future solutions based on life sciences will be ever increasingly a mix of products, information app’s and services to use the products more effectively. Pharmaceutical companies will not only develop drugs, but also offer services to prevent diseases, to diagnose them and to inform patients about their disease and how to cope with it. We will evolve into a healthcare system which is more personalized: the so called ‘precision medicine’. Also in the food industry we see a similar evolution towards precision nutrition. Precision medicine and precision nutrition are no longer just distant science fiction, they are with us now as we speak. They will determine the interactions our companies and health or



“The future of successful life sciences jobholders is going to be multi-disciplined, end-user centric, international and competence rich.” food service providers have with end users for many years to come. The fact that new players like Google, Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are joining this field makes it even more dynamic than before. Since finding and training smart talent is so crucial, FlandersBio has recently started an initiative to do an extensive competence needs prognosis for the next 10 years. FlandersBio will present this to the jobseekers and the companies that are present. We will also present an action plan to help jobseekers become more suited for the life sciences companies of the future and to help companies in their further talent search and training needs. The future of successful life sciences jobholders is going to be multi-disciplined, end-user centric, international and competence rich, but also strongly rooted in a life science knowledge base. Join us on this formidable journey. I can guarantee you: it is fun to be part of the life sciences cluster.

Henk Joos Managing Director of FlandersBio

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BCFCAREEREVENT

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BCFCAREEREVENT

BCF Career Event BCF Career Event is the meeting place for everyone who is, or wants to be, active in Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food and Pharma. With 2,000 visitors participating annually, it is the largest gathering of its kind in Europe. BCF Career Event is highly valued by employers to generate exposure for their organisation and vacancies amongst highly-educated talent. It gives (PhD)-students, postdocs and (young) professionals the opportunity to meet relevant employers, increase their chances in the labour market, broaden their career perspectives and develop their personal skills.

BCF Career Event Belgium After more than a decade of successful editions in the Netherlands, in 2016 BCF Career Event set foot in Belgium for the first time. BCF Career Event Belgium brings visitors from the Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food and Pharma sectors into direct contact with employers and other career enhancing parties. In addition to meeting employers on the exhibition floor, visitors are invited to participate in a programme filled with interesting presentations, workshops and career support activities. This event is intended for job seekers and students of different levels: TSO, BSc, MSc, PhD and Postdoc. For organisations, BCF Career Event Belgium offers an excellent opportunity to recruit new talent and strengthen employer brands.

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For more information:

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BCFJobs BCFjobs is thé specialised job board for the Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food & Pharma industry. With on average over 40,000 visitors each month and over 10,000 subscribers for the job alert, BCFjobs is the job site for jobs seekers and employers in Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food & Pharma. For more information:

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16 February 2017 | WTC Rotterdam

Innovation for Health Innovation for Health is the premier event for healthcare innovations in the Netherlands. It provides a unique opportunity to meet leading innovators, catch up on the latest trends, to present cutting-edge innovations and to engage leaders and decision makers in healthcare innovation. Innovation for Health features renowned speakers, showcases high impact innovations, highlights best practices and demonstrates inspiring developments in healthcare. By bringing together key players and stakeholders across the healthcare & Life Sciences spectrum, and fostering dialogue between research, markets, and policy makers, the event aims to contribute to the future of sustainable healthcare.

BioBusiness Summer School Many life scientists will make a switch to industry at some point in their career. Knowledge of business aspects such as product development, IPR, finance and business models are essential to succeed, yet in the academic arena in which scientists learn their scientific skills, these subjects are frequently ignored. The BioBusiness Summer School aims to fill this gap. The 5 day interactive programme introduces young scientists to the business world of Life Sciences and helps in their career orientation. During the programme participants learn the basic knowledge of biobusiness, gain insight in the world of Life Sciences companies, meet leading business people, increase their international network and have a great experience in the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

For more information:

For more information:

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www.biobusinesssummerschool.nl

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Exhibitors BCF Career Event Belgium 2016

ablynx.com

adhoc-clinical.com

agidens.com

q-biologicals.be

Advice & Reporng for the CHEMical and pharmaceucal INdustry

sepspharma.com

anacura.com

archemin.eu

arcq.be

assystem.com

avertim.be

career.bayer.be

bd.com

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BIOBUSINESS SUMMERSCHOOL

becro.be

belgatech-engineering.com

bensonwinch.com

biobusinesssummerschool.nl

birdrecruitment.nl

boost4beauty.com

brunel.be

catalent.com

cidlines.com

cmast.be

covance.com

linkd.in/1DYd6nC

eccrt.com

ehb.be

ec.europa.eu/euraxess

euro-engineering.com

glpg.com

be.gsk.com

hays.be

be.hudson.com

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Exhibitors BCF Career Event Belgium 2016

imerys-graphite-and-carbon.com

inventivhealth.com

careers.jnj.com

careers.jnj.com

when looks take over.

kellyservices.com

keyrusbiopharma.com

labsupport.be

laurenceboxus.be

Open BioLab Brussels

monsanto.com

openbiolab.be

jobs.ordina.be

passionforwork.be

pauwelsconsulting.com

perfettivanmelle.nl

pfizer.be

pharmavize.com

pharm-olam.com

3-14.com

pmgroup-global.com

primerbiobusiness.com

qpeople.be

qbd.eu

solid-e.be

starpowerpeople.com

strandassociates.be

tec.be

theclinicalcompany.com

themagroup.eu

tomnauta.com

whoohoo.be

workindenmark.dk

xpepharmascience.com

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How to ace your job applications Who am I and which job best fits my wishes and interests? Which companies would I like to work for? It is important to make the right choices through thorough preparation.

Have you found the job that seems 100% right for you? Then the next step is to convince the recruiter through your CV and application letter, to invite you for a job interview. The paper round or getting selected via your letter, is the first correspondence you will have with an employer. Do not take this too lightly. Writing your application letter is all about giving the correct facts and arguments, which will convince the recruiter to take your letter from the pile. Put yourself in the recruiter’s shoes while drafting the letter. Competition for jobs can be tough, your application needs to stand out. How to prepare The recruiter wants to get an answer to the question why you are the suitable person for the company and the vacancy. Keep the following actions in mind before you start writing the letter. First, take advantage of the available information on the company website, in the annual report, in a recruitment brochure or any recent media articles. Secondly, try to gather information about that company’s competitors. Thirdly, arrange a meeting with a starter who recently started the job of your choice by contacting the recruiter or via your own network. This last option is of course not always possible, but it can give you more insight into what the company has to offer and why you are the suitable candidate.

10 How to ace your job applications

Application Letter When you start writing, make sure you focus on the vacancy text and see which competencies and tasks are required. Enquire about which other traits and ambitions the company favours and make sure these stand out in your letter. Basically, an application letter consists of three parts: 1. Consideration phase: introduction Start by describing the reason for your application, aimed position and refer to where you saw the vacancy or give your reasons for open application. 2. Interest phase: core In the core you need to write down your motivation for the position, the company and why you are a suitable candidate. Try to be as specific as possible and give concrete arguments showing you can handle the position and meet job requirements. In addition to your motivation, you can give detailed examples of your strengths. Include references to previous experience and past performances. Your letter can also be a useful way to ‘fill the gaps’ that may be present if anemployer was only reading your CV e.g. career changes or periods of unemployment. 3. Completing phase: closure Give a conclusion of your motivation and state emphatically your willingness to visit for an interview.

Customise the letter to the position and the company You can adapt your writing style and choice of words to suit the job and company you are applying for. Find the right balance between the culture of the company and professionalism. Delivery Currently most applications are sent via e-mail with the application letter and CV attached (both in PDF format) guided by a short and formal message. It is important to use the same e-mail address that you mention in your CV. Request confirmation that your application has been received and give a follow-up call if you did not receive one. What you need to know Keep in mind that the purpose of the letter is to be invited for a job interview. Write your letter directed to the job position. Motivate your interest for that particular career path or job. Use concrete examples of previous experiences showing that you are qualified for the job. Try to avoid abbreviations and choose a clear layout. The letter and your CV need to form a complete picture. Make it maximum

Guidelines for the perfect CV

1-1.5 page. Do not forget to reread your letter and check for typos and style. How to draft your CV The Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a short biography, which needs to contain all relevant information about you as an applicant. Together with your application, this is your personal introduction to the company and therefore very valuable, especially since this serves as the basis from which the first selection takes place. A recruiter takes on average 9 seconds to look at your CV. This is the amount of time you have to make a good impression and to get the entrance ticket to your job interview. Social media accounts It is valuable to make use of social media during your job search. Recruiters make use of it in their search for talent; especially LinkedIn can be a handy tool. A professional LinkedIn profile can be useful to include in your CV. Important conditions are to create a complete and up-to-date profile with information matching that on your CV or at least not conflicting with it. Only then is it a useful contribution to help give the recruiter a better picture of your personality. >>> See next page for an exemplary CV >>>

»» The CV is a numeration of facts, so stick to the facts! It is important that your CV is bright, clear and specific. »» Prevent using underlining, drawings, etc. This makes your CV look cluttered. »» Mentioning references in your CV is not necessary, unless it is specifically asked for. »» Shortly describe your work experience, traineeships and/or work placements (job titles alone do not say enough). »» Minor or irrelevant side jobs can be mentioned as ‘various part-time jobs when studying’. »» Make sure there are no gaps in your CV. It is better to clarify any gaps since this makes you look more honest than trying to hide a certain period. »» Use a consistent chronological order. Always start with the most recent. »» Limit your CV to two pages. Making it longer will only draw attention away from the most important information. »» Remember that all information in your CV can be mentioned during the job interview.

Example CV Personal information Name: [Last name], [First Name] [Address] Mailing address: [ + Postal Code + City] +32(0) ........ Phone number : [E-mail] E-mail: LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/your-page [Month + number], year Date of birth: [Country] Nationality: Male/ Female Sex:

A picture is important. Use a professional headshot.

Education Sep. 2014 – Sep. 2015 [Name of study programme, Name institution] Specialisation: … Most important courses: … Title/subject thesis: … Expected date of graduation: … Sep. 2010 – Sep. 2014 [Name of bachelor programme, Name institution] Studying abroad? Add what classes you took. If good grades, also add scores. Sep. 2004 – Sep. 2010

[Name of Pre-University College], [Place] Specialisation: … Extra courses: …

Work Experience and internships* Oct. 2013 – present

Company / student union X … in Z. Function: … Tasks: [Brief explanation of your responsibilities including number of hours a week].

Sep. 2012 – Sep. 2013 Company / student union X … in Z. Function: … Tasks: [Brief explanation of your responsibilities including number of hours a week]. 2008 – 2012



Various part-time jobs alongside my studies.

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Extracurricular activities Oct. 2014 – Jul. 2015 [Activity] Function: … Tasks: [Brief explanation of your responsibilities including numbers of hours a week] Aug. 2012 – Sep. 2014

Active member of student hockey association. In addition to sporting in [team], I was occupied with diverse organisational and board positions. Circa 15 hours a week.

Interests and additional skills Languages: Dutch Mother tongue English Fluent in reading, writing and speech French Fluent in reading, writing and speech Etc.

Computer skills: MS Office Expert SPSS Moderate Photoshop Moderate Etc. Driving licence

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Hobbies Hockey, golf (in the possession of GVB), skiing, tennis, rowing, horse riding, fitness, playing the piano, diving (Advanced), etc. Max, two lines!

Activities Travelling to [add countries and duration]. *References upon request

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Further explanation of most important CV aspects Personal information What definitely needs to be included in this section is full name, address, place, phone number, e-mail and date of birth. Consider the following elements: sex, place of birth, nationality and marital status. Consider what has added value if mentioned regarding the vacancy, otherwise leave it out. Be aware of using a professional e-mail account with name and last name. You can also add a brief description of your personality, drive or competences. Recruiters can use this to see whether you are the type of person that would fit in the organisation. Be confident, but do not exaggerate too much. Education Always start with education instead of work experience if you only have a little work experience. Distinguish between secondary school, bachelor and/or master programmes. When you apply for a specific function, it is certainly worthwhile giving more information about the most relevant study programme including listing most relevant courses and thesis subject. Do not add all grades, but attach a transcript with grades if specifically asked for by the employer. Generally it is sufficient to give the graduation grade for a master’s and/ or bachelor’s degree. Place ‘not completed’ between parentheses if you did not complete a specific course. If relevant for the vacancy, specific courses, internships, publications and specialisations can be mentioned. Work Experience In this section don’t just mention your part and fulltime work experience, but also any work placements or seasonal work experience if relevant.

Mention the employer, place and sort of tasks and responsibilities. Put your most recent job first. Give a brief description of the function and use bullets to list the most important responsibilities. Focus on things you did that link to the tasks and competences mentioned in the vacancy. Only mention side jobs if really relevant. Extracurricular activities Additional activities may give a better idea of who you are as a person. Be critical and only name relevant activities or activities that define you as a person. In the margin you can also specify the duration and how many hours a week you committed to an extracurricular activity. Interests and additional skills These are all activities, which cannot be categorised under education, work experience or extracurricular activities and certainly include languages, computer skills, driving licence and hobbies. Also here you should be specific and only mention the relevant interests contributing to better insight of your personality and relevant for the function. References Finally, you can list your references, however, they are rarely used. It is therefore not necessary to specify in your CV the names of persons, including function or contact address. Only mentioning, “references upon request" is sufficient. If applicable, you can send such confidential information after the employer has specifically requested it. Tip: make sure you inform your references so they are prepared for a possible call. You can also attach written references and/or testimonials.

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Acing the job interview You did it! The employer is interested in getting to know you and willing to investigate if there is a good match between you and the company. In most cases you will have an initial interview with a recruiter or HR staff. Remember that these people do this work day in day out, so prepare yourself well. Interview preparation Take a look again at the job requirements (knowledge, experience and competences). Then work out where there is a 100% overlap with your personal profile and also where it doesn’t match. During the interview you can bring up your strengths, but be honest about your weaknesses. Make sure you always end with one of your strengths. During the interview a behaviour-based interview technique will be used. This means seeking behavioural examples from the past. Write down examples and competences from the past as preparation. You can also practice the interview with one of your friends. STAR method To be able to assess your behaviour well, the interviewer always wants to see it in perspective. One possibility is to use the STAR method. STAR stands for Situation – Task – Action – Result. What was the situation? What were the circumstances? What opportunities were there? What did you do (=behaviour)? What was the effect of your behaviour? You have already written down as many examples as you could think of during the preparation phase so this should go well. Don’t be surprised if there are questions you are not prepared for. Don’t freeze, just try and see if you can think of another example or that you can use an example you prepared in another way. Be a nice conversationalist Try to be a good conversationalist. Realise that the interview needs to be a dialogue. The interviewer needs to get a good impression

of you as a person, but also should feel comfortable in the conversation. Look critically at your own style and way of communicating. Are you making sure your answers match his or her expectations? Preparation is the key to success. Closing Take care of a good end of the conversation and that you are award of the next steps in the selection procedure. Do not only ask for the steps, but also try to get to know the timelines. Final assessment and selection If you are invited to a selection day you have already come far in the process. The company is prepared to invest time and money in you, since assessments cost a lot of money. During a selection day you can expect: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Tests Business cases More interviews Participation in an assessment centre

Some organisations also ask you to do assessment tests online in your own time. Tests Many companies use tests to measure your analytical skills. It is recommended to practice such tests to get an idea of the questioning and time you need to finish the test. You can find many examples of the standard tests (IQ, EQ and team) via a quick google search, but also assessment books can help you with your preparation. Use the search terms: ‘IQ test’, ‘numerical test’ or ‘ logical test’.

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Business cases A business case is often used to assess your problem solving skills. They look at the way you get to your solution, how you collaborate with others (other candidates or the client) and what your interaction-skills are like. But also basic skills such as mental arithmetic can be tested. Each assessment is different. It may be the case that you receive information at home to prepare. During the session you need to solve a strategic, technical or operational problem as well as possible.

Assessment Centres At an assessment centre, you get the full opportunity to show your correct behaviour in person in relation to a specific function. The better centres will send you preparation material beforehand. Think of exercises as:

Interviews In this phase of the selection process, another interview will follow or a combination of an assessment and an interview. The best general preparation is to collect examples of several competences. An example of a set competences is:

During the assessment you will be assessed by ‘assessors’. These assessors are educated to observe and score your behaviour within a competency profile. Usually multiple competences are tested simultaneously during one part of the assessment. Make sure you keep a broader focus than only the exercise at hand, and also take account of those directly involved and the environment.

Customer Adjustability Customer orientation Adjustability orientation Pro-active Decision learning Decision making making Pro-active learning Developing Communication professional Communication Developing professiona relations relations Mediating conflict Hiring and promoting Hiring and promoting ValuingMediating diversity conflict Managing stress Managing stressteam Valuing diversity Developing a winning

Developing a winning tea

Take the following steps to prepare: »» retrieve competency details (name, definition and behavioural examples (STAR method)) »» write down one or more complete behaviour examples for each competence 16 Acing the job interview

»» Conversations »» Presentations »» Problem solving »» Mediating conflicts »» Role plays

Develop your own file with prepared competences. You can’t start too early when it comes to preparing them. As more competences and examples are added, your file will become more and more valuable over time. This will make you a serious and convincing candidate for any future job applications.

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What do you really want in your career? It can be quite a journey to find out what job perfectly fits you and your career. We talked to Geraldine Sinnema, professional career coach and trainer. She supports higher-educated people in Life Sciences in finding an inspiring job and in finding inspiration and results in their current job. She provides individual counselling , workshops and training. Her company ‘Een wereld van verschil’ (A world of difference) is located in Wageningen, where Geraldine studied at Wageningen University. The right job or study Geraldine: “Starting point of our career coaching is to discover your talent. Deep down we know who we are, what our talents are and what drives us. But, often we change our path and start doing different things due to circumstances or expectations of the people around us.” Doing the right job or study gives you energy. You need to like the themes you are working on. However, it is unrealistic to expect your first job to be everything you dreamed of... But, if your job or study really does not fit, it is worthwhile to change. Geraldine suggests the following short exercise to understand which tasks of your current job or study fit you most: track your tasks for one week and write down which ones cost energy and which ones give energy. Try to find the common thread in what you like to do. This may be a task or project that takes a lot of effort and time, but still gives energy or fulfilment. Start to try new things When you want to move on from your

current job or study there are several options. “Carefully try new things next to your current tasks. E.g. when you are a student, follow a course or do research in a more inspiring direction. If you have a rather technical study, but want to be more people-focused. Go and try it first. For instance in volunteer work. In work situation, job crafting can be a good solution. This means switching tasks and responsibilities within your job to make it fit. Big switches are not always necessary; many times a small change can already make the difference. In some cases it can be helpful to try additional activities in your leisure time. Some clients succeeded in creating a job out of this. When you get stuck in analysing what you want and which new things you should try, it is good to talk to someone. In work situation with HR or during your study with the dean or study coordinator. For more personal coaching, get in contact with a professional career coach.” Your personal mission You can write down your personal mission to guide yourself into the right direction by following these steps. 1. Describe the core of your expertise. Who are you as a professional? Describe the professional activities you like to do. 2. Choose a theme, problem, target group or vision you want to contribute to. 3. Which competences will you bring? Mention your 2 or 3 main competences. 4. Give an example of an achievement that you obtain by following the first three steps.

Other questions that can help you discover what kind of study or job suit you are: 1. What do I want to develop, achieve or contribute to the world? 2. What do I want to do, see, experience? 3. What fascinates me as well as concerns me? 4. What do I want to learn; what do I want to excel at? 5. What do I want to pass on to others; what do I want to mean to others? 6. What do I most want to contribute to society?



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Combine the answers into one sentence and this will give you your direction for your future career! You can use this in networking conversations and in your summary on LinkedIn. You may wonder why it is so difficult to answer the question ‘what do I want’? Eva de Waard developed a model about the ‘inner and outer lifeline’ (see image).1 The outer lifeline are your diplomas, education and jobs. The inner lifeline is your own development and motivations. These two can sometimes run apart. Your environment influences your outer lifeline. This may be fine, but it will not make you fully satisfied. Most people are not aware of their inner lifeline. Discovering the inner lifeline is a

process and there is no such thing as a quick fix, but it is more like a quest. Overview - tips to realise your wishes »» Start reflecting on what you do, what does give you energy and what does not. Try to discover the common thread. »» Spend more time on the elements that give you energy or fulfilment. »» Start your search for the appropriate job, Go networking and talk to people who are already working in the field you aspire. »» If it is hard to find a job, try to gain relevant experience via an internship, volunteer work or traineeship. »» If you get stuck with your self-analysis consider talking to a career coach!

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1.De Waard-van Maanen, Eva. De veldheer en de danseres. Omgaan met je Levensverhaal. Garant, Antwerpen (2002). ISBN 90-441-1247-3

www.eenwereldvanverschil.nu Geraldine Sinnema Een wereld van verschil What do you really want in your career? 19

Job seeking via LinkedIn The way we search and find job vacancies has changed considerably due to the influence of social media. A major force is LinkedIn. Job application and LinkedIn can no longer be separated. Organisations are also continuing to use this medium more when it comes to recruiting new staff. Not just for online job posting, but also for targeting new employees through the different LinkedIn search features. Networking via LinkedIn The purpose of LinkedIn is to connect professionals all over the world and create the perfect networking environment. By inviting people to connect, you can see at a glance who your connections are (first degree network), who the connections of your connections are (second degree network) and who the connections of your connections are (third degree network). Therefore, your network grows exponentially with every connection you make. Who do you invite? The answer to this question is rather simple: everyone that you think might be able to help you! This might be fellow students, colleagues, family, current friends, old friends, etc. Even when someone works in a different industry or perhaps doesn’t have the same ambitions as you have, that person may be of help now or in the future. Invite people immediately after contact or collaboration to connect and if suitable, ask them for a recommendation. Keeping emails via LinkedIn is always more business-like than other social media; a friendly, decent tone makes a more professional impression. Do not forget to thank them after you have received their recommendation and consider writing one for them in return. If you want to add

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someone you do not know in person, please indicate why you have approached them to increase the chance of getting your invitation accepted. Job searching Start your job search on LinkedIn by clicking ‘Jobs’ at the top of your homepage and type a job title, keyword or company name in the search box. Advanced search and filters enable you to refine your search criteria. Also putting search terms in quotes and using OR or AND between words can help refine your search. Click on the job titles to view details and look for matching jobs. It is important to be ready when the opportunity comes knocking. Don’t leave your job search just because you have left your desk. 30% of job applications are submitted within the first three days a job is posted, if you also apply in this period, you are 13% more likely to land the position. Also for students, a LinkedIn profile can be very useful. It can be more difficult to fill your profile, but in the end it gives you the possibility to get in touch with your first employer at an early stage. Get in contact with the company If you would like to get in contact with a company because you are interested in a job, you can search via LinkedIn for people in your network who are already an employee of this company. Once you discover that you have a connection with an employee it is a lot easier to get in touch. Your connection could perhaps put in a good word for you with HR. At this point, it is important that your profile is up-to-date. You are not the only one looking on LinkedIn and once the HR-manager has heard your name, they will undoubtedly look up your profile. When you register on LinkedIn, you are guided through all the steps to make

10 tips to get maximum benefit from LinkedIn during job application

your profile as complete as possible. Do not publish information which is not true. Everyone can see it and it is easy to check the authenticity of the information. Also use LinkedIn when you are invited for a job interview to check your interlocutor, this can help you with the preparation. Switching jobs via LinkedIn LinkedIn is widely used by people looking for another job. New jobs appear regularly online. Usually you will be notified by email. Of course you can also receive help from people in your own network to stay informed about interesting functions. Asking around always helps! Another way is to ‘follow’ interesting companies and keep updated about any vacancies. Maybe one of your connections can introduce you to the company? Or you can help somebody else because you know people in a particular organisation. This is how LinkedIn helps people in their job search. Be active! Being active on LinkedIn is smart. Become a member of discussion groups and participate in topics in your field of knowledge and/ or in which you are interested. In such groups you are able to get in touch with like-minded people and perhaps also your future employer. Benefits of LinkedIn are that you are able to join discussions that interest you and follow people from the group to stay up to date and react quickly once new vacancies come available. Employers can post a job in the groups as well. This happens a lot since this is a free way of communicating their vacancy. These all combine to increase your chances of seeing interesting vacancies.

1. It may seem logical, but reality proves the contrary. Upload a professional, recent and clear picture of yourself. Statistics prove that profiles with a picture have 30% more views. 2. Fill in the field next to your picture, the ‘professional headline’. It is the first thing that visitors will see of your profile. Choose keywords rather than complete sentences to increase your findability, also in Google. 3. The status update: What are you working on? This will appear to your ‘first network’. See it as your own personal newsletter and make sure you are regularly in the picture to show your network what you are working on. Be specific. 4. Describe in the summary in a short and powerful way who you are, what you have to offer and why people need to hire you. This is the spot to put forward your elevator pitch. Again think and choose the right keywords. 5. LinkedIn is more than just a CV. Be as complete and comprehensive as possible in your descriptions of ‘Past experiences’ and ‘Education’ but without too many unimportant details. Work in logical order and write result-based with the right job titles. Name at least 20 competences, otherwise you are being too modest. 6. Make sure your profile is always up to date. It is not a CV, which you can adapt when you need it. 7. Tick the option ‘Career opportunities’ at the bottom of your profile, so recruiters can find you more quickly. 8. Recommendations ensure that you will appear higher in the search results. Do not hesitate to ask your (former) manager(s) for a recommendation. Inform them about the achievements and actions you want to highlight. 9. Become a member of ‘groups’. There is a maximum, but make sure that you are at least member of 10-15 groups and profile yourself as an active professional within your discipline. 10. Let your network do the work, invite people to connect, also those with a different expertise and do not limit yourself to your trusted circle of contacts.

Chemistry and life sciences an attractive industry to work in

Our world is facing significant challenges in terms of energy and raw material usage, access to healthcare and food and water supplies for a growing population. At essenscia we believe that chemistry and life sciences are essential to ensure a sustainable future. Our innovative research is crucial for developing new products, applications and services which offer a response to these global challenges. Our industry is key to a successful sustainable development and a continuous improvement in quality of life for all. essenscia is a non-profit organisation with a broad and cross-sectoral approach. We represent nearly 750 companies in Belgium, hereby covering numerous fields within the chemical, plastics and life sciences industries. Our companies' industrial activities are highly diverse, being active in organic and inorganic base chemistry, pharma and biotechnology, plastics and rubber processing. They manufacture vaccines and other pharmaceutical products along with paints, varnishes, glues, cosmetics, detergents and several highly specialised chemical products for agriculture, construction and the automotive industry. Twelve of the fifteen biggest chemical companies in the world have production facilities in Belgium, while all the top ten global pharmaceutical companies develop key

activities in our country, whether that be R&D, clinical trials, production, sales or distribution. In short, our sector is one of Belgium's most important branches of industry and a driving force behind the Belgian economy accounting for one third of total Belgian exports, one third of all industrial investments and nearly two thirds of all industrial R&D expenses. With a total employment of 233,000 direct and indirect jobs the importance of the sector within the total manufacturing industry has risen continuously over the past decades. Currently our companies have about 1,000 open vacancies for highly qualified and technically skilled employees. But above all, chemistry and life sciences is proven to be a very attractive industry to work in. The Randstad Award 2016 positioned 7 essenscia member companies in the top 15 of the most attractive employers in Belgium, including Bayer, GSK, Janssen Pharmaceutica and Pfizer. With our dedicated essenscia team we permanently defend the sector's interests on a European, federal and regional level, with the aim of strengthening the long term presence of the future-orientated chemistry and life sciences industry in Belgium. essenscia The Belgian federation for chemistry and life sciences industries www.essenscia.be

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Working to close the TB diagnostics and treatment gap

Tuberculosis and TB-MDR detection and treatment program in Lima, Peru. How can development practitioners collaborate to modernize and scale up TB diagnosis and care? Photo by: Pan American Health Organisation / CC BY-ND In its latest Global Tuberculosis Report, the World Health Organisation estimates that effective diagnosis and treatment have saved 43 million lives between 2000 and 2014. That’s nearly a 50 percent drop in mortality. These powerful statistics not only remind us that TB is both preventable and curable, but they show just how much transformation we can bring about when we pair global ambition with action. So how can it be that TB remains one of the world’s biggest health threats, ranking as the number one cause of death from infectious disease worldwide? First, efforts to eliminate TB are being thwarted by the alarming spread of multidrug-resistant TB - now considered a global public health crisis. Secondly - and quite cruelly - it is the poorest areas of the world that typically bear

the brunt of the burden. Although new MDR-TB drug treatment options have brought hope for patients, many live in resource-scarce and remote areas where it is difficult to access adequate diagnostic tools. Not only does this delay or prevent treatment of very sick people, but these patients continue to fuel the ongoing spread of infection at the rate of up to 10 people per year. Given the availability of treatment options, it is unacceptable that only one in four cases of MDR-TB is detected and only one in two successfully treated. This is why we need to see a deep commitment to tackle critical global health challenges. For example, Janssen - a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson - and FIND recently announced a formal partnership to step up the fight against TB, and especially MDR-TB.

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A key focus will be to identify and work with partners to accelerate the development of highly portable and affordable point-of-care molecular diagnostic tools for TB and drug resistance that can generate results within hours. Molecular tests that detect resistance in hours have now been developed and used successfully even in low-resource settings. Their adoption has already helped drive an increase in the number of TB patients being tested for drug resistance but still, only 12 percent of new TB cases were tested for resistance in 2014. New diagnostics are indeed only a part of the solution. Effective implementation along with efficient referral systems demand innovative solutions and multistakeholder collaboration. For example, training is needed to ensure proficiency in conducting tests, evaluating results and monitoring treatment for patients with MDR-TB. All health care providers and laboratories in the public-private mix must be linked to ensure national guidelines are followed and patients diagnosed with TB or MDR-TB are notified to the National TB Program and receive the right care. These are major challenges and certainly within our partnership we will work with NTPs and other partners to explore strategies for implementing diagnostic solutions and for quickly linking patients to the right care and treatment. 5 ways global health practitioners can help to have an impact: »» Modernize and scale up laboratory capacity with prompt access to rapid diagnostics that can detect MDR-TB »» Implement training and quality control throughout the diagnostic process »» Strengthen links between health care

providers in the public-private mix »» Ensure national guidelines are followed and implement referral systems to appropriate treatment and care »» Collaborate and innovate There are models of success that we can look to. South Africa has been particularly effective at rolling out the Xpert MTB/RIF diagnostic test and speeding up links to treatment. In one township on the fringes of Cape Town, for example, over a period of six years a combination of quicker testing and decentralization of MDR-TB care has led to the time from diagnosis to treatment for drug resistant TB dropping from 73 days to just seven. It is essential that global health initiatives and practitioners - those with expertise in diagnosis and treatment - collaborate and deliver a truly sustainable and scalable impact among underserved populations battling TB and MDR-TB. We fully embrace the post-2015 TB agenda, which has a new ambition to reduce TB deaths by 95 percent by 2035 and cut new cases by 90 percent. To achieve these ambitious goals it is imperative that global health and development practitioners collaborate to modernize and scale up TB diagnosis and care, to deliver a continuum of access from prevention to cure. Join the Devex community and access more in-depth analysis, breaking news and business advice - and a host of other services - on international development, humanitarian aid and global health. For career information: www.careers.jnj.com

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Thinking about international research experience?

One word: EURAXESS. EURAXESS is what you need when thinking about getting some research experience abroad. EURAXESS – or: Researchers in Motion is an initiative of the European Commission which gives you a complete range of information and support services for mobile researchers wanting to work elsewhere. This network consisting of one European and 40 national portals acts as an electronic gateway to all matters regarding researcher mobility. Jobs. At the portals, you find all information on fellowships, grants and job opportunities. Use the European portal to search the job database in general and to learn more about European grants and fellowships. The national portals on the other hand, list jobs and elaborate on grants and fellowships, specifically for that country. Through the Science4Refugees initiative, jobs which are open for refugees to apply for are flagged with a logo. Services. It doesn’t just stop with providing information online. As a researcher you have access to a customised assistance service offered by the

EURAXESS Service Network. The primary task of more than 250 Service Centres in 40 countries is providing researchers and their family with updated information and personalized assistance regarding their relocation. They will assist you with all matters related to mobility including visa, work permits, accommodation, banking, health insurance, pension rights, medical care, departure conditions,… All of this is free of charge and all Service Centres have signed a quality commitment guaranteeing the best guidance possible. Rights. The aim of Euraxess Rights is to secure the high level of employment and working conditions for researchers and, in this way, to enhance the attractiveness of a research career in Europe. This is done through the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. These documents address both researchers and employers/funders in the public and private sector. The Charter describes a set of general principles and requirements which specify the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of both researchers and employers and aims to create

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a beneficial research and career development environment. The Code also includes a complementary set of principles that employers and funders should follow during their appointing and recruiting procedure. Research institutions that successfully implement the Charter and Code receive the “HR Excellence in Research” award as it highlights their commitment in applying a fair and transparent human resource policy.

the HR Excellence in Research award. The Belgian Euraxess website as well as all the other national portals are currently undergoing a complete make-over, based on a common European template. The launch of the new website is scheduled for the end of 2016. This update will enable us to inform you even better and provide answers to your mobility issues. Good to know: all Belgian Universities post their job opportunities on this website. Check it out!

Euraxess Belgium . In Belgium, the mobility and well-being of our international researchers is very important. All Belgian Universities and many research institutions have Service Centres and/or function as local contact points (see map of Belgium) and several of them have received

European website: www.ec.europa.eu/euraxess/

Belgian Euraxess Portal: www.euraxess.be

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Unlocking the power of networking By Ratna Lim

Many of us are not born as natural networkers. The term ‘networking’ alone can be an immediate turn-off, and can be dismissed as a waste of time. But why is networking so difficult for many? Is it really a crucial skill to have to be successful in our career? One of the challenges for many of us, scientists, who usually have very good analytical skills, is that we are often introverted and have a lone-ranger work mentality. After all, we could perform all of our experiments on our own and obtain all of the data we need by ourselves, don’t we? We are going to do it alone, work hard, and succeed, right? However the rule of the game changes once we leave (grad) school and enter the professional life. In school, harnessing the abilities and resources of other people is called cheating. In life, it’s called ‘using your network.’ People who do this in school are considered cheaters. In life, they are called ‘connected ‘.

So, how do we build relationships? Certainly, you already know it. But let us discuss the two often overlooked points, based loosely on the core ideas of Gale Porter from her book, Your Network is Your Net Worth.

It can be difficult for many of us to get used to the changed rules. Not to mention the strong negative connotations networking has for some people. Some call it ‘schmoozing’ or to ‘kiss up’. Nobody wants to be that manipulative and insincere person.

The next step is to know your passion and purpose, your raison d'être. Any successful organisations have a well-defined raison d'être, which is usually outlined in their vision and mission statement. You could too. A well-defined raison d'être will help you in presenting yourself to the outside world in an authentic way, as well as guide your steps and actions.

It is interesting to note that the term networking has been understood as a business tool, a set of tasks, something you are supposed to be doing to succeed. At the same time, it would probably have been less intimidating if it was simply called ‘making friends’. By thinking of networking as a way of building relationships, it does not need to be an insincere or ‘extroverted’ activity as people think. 28 Unlocking the power of networking

1. Know yourself Knowing yourself is the first step to connecting with others. Know yourself well enough that you are aware of your weaknesses or barriers that prevent you from connecting, such as negative thinking, low self-esteem, or fear of public speaking. By knowing this you will be better prepared to act upon it.

Once you have identified the barriers and defined your raison d'être, start building new relationships with people who share (some of the) same values and interests as you. It will feel more natural as you will be more genuinely interested in the topics of discussion as well as the person you talk

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“Networking is often misunderstood as a transactional relationship, as if it is a sales activity. ” to. This can be the basis for advancing your networking skills, as well as a foundation of a strong network based on common interests. 2. Providing values (‘Give Give Get’) Networking is often misunderstood as a transactional relationship, as if it is a sales activity. But nothing could be further than the truth: the key to uncovering the value of connections lies in helping others when you don’t expect anything in return – therefore the phrase ‘give give get’ coined by Ms. Porter, namely to put more energy in giving instead of receiving. You can practice `give give get’ simply by asking your connections, “How can I help?”. It can be a simple gesture, such as introducing your new connection to your existing network, or a more challenging one, such as sharing your expert opinion on a certain subject that may help your new connection to solve a problem. Volunteering at an organisation or event will also help you

get to know people in the field, while at the same time show them what you are capable of. Afterwards, don’t forget to maintain your new relationships. You can do so by, for instance, sending a simple birthday greeting or sharing an article that you think might interest a certain person. To conclude, networking is a powerful tool for success that requires you to be your (1) authentic and (2) generous self. Anybody can unlock the power of networking and enjoy its benefits, you included. Bear in mind that you may not enjoy the benefit of networking right away, as relationship-building takes time. Do start now, as the earlier you start, the sooner you will reap its benefits.

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Unleash your PhD power!

Career development as a basis for professional success By Chiat Cheong

Make the most of your PhD power, whatever career path you choose! BCF Career Event is an excellent opportunity to meet potential employers. But maybe as a PhD with a background in academia, you feel that there is gap between you – the PhD – and the type of candidate that is being looked for. There is no reason to worry, but good preparation is essential to make your next career step a success. Here are some pointers to give you a jumpstart. If I were to ask you to state the significance of having a PhD in your career, what would you say? If you find this difficult to answer, then I challenge you to think this through. Why? Because if you want employers – especially those outside academic research – to value your PhD, you have to be able to tell them what extra abilities come alongside your PhD. Within the academic environment, a PhD doesn’t seem to be a big deal: ‘Everyone’ is (about to be) a PhD. It surely takes hard work, but a PhD is ‘just’ a starting point for research, isn’t it? What defines your success? Your academic CV states your scientific field of expertise, the techniques you master and your publication record. Although criteria are continually evolving, traditionally success in academia is measured in this way. The majority of PhDs will however continue their career outside academia. Many a PhD struggles with the transition. How can you sell 30 Unleash your PhD power!

yourself if everything you have worked for, does not seem to matter anymore?! To reassure you, moving out of academia may feel like leaving everything behind to leap into the unknown, but it certainly is not. Your PhD has equipped you with many skills that retain their value even when you change your work environment. These so-called transferable skills are the true power of your PhD. So if you are not aware of them yet, you’d better start defining your skill set now. Examples of valuable transferable skills shared by PhDs »» Intellectual abilities/strong analytical skills »» Info-savvy/self-sufficiency »» Ability to work both independently and in teams »» High standards »» Perseverance/resilience to setbacks »» Project management »» Communication skills If you have only worked in the academic environment thus far, you may have the impression that a skill set like this is not that exceptional. Also, people without a PhD may have these skills too. But please note that an average person won’t (pssst… there are many of them outside academia!). Your PhD title is actually rock solid evidence for your valuable skill set!

PhDs have a lot to offer, but often nonacademic employers are not fully aware of this. Some may still have a stereotype in mind: intelligent, theoretical with narrow focus on one particular specialism. Encouragements in academia may have channelled your development in this direction, but you certainly have much more to offer. The challenge is to communicate your skills in a way non-academic employers understand and… value! OK, preparing for the next step of your career is important, but where do you start? One approach is trying to figure out where you fit in. Many then find themselves lost in the many options that never seem to be a match. Another issue is that a job that matches your abilities may not necessarily be the job that gives you fulfilment in your profession. Personally I believe the question you need to ask yourself should be: ‘What job suits me?’ Find out what you ideally would like to do, in what kind of setting, what kind of conditions are important to you, etc. Take yourself as a starting point and plot your profile. This approach not only allows you to evaluate opportunities, knowing what you want also enables you to land a job through networking.

Chiat Cheong Event to learn what they are looking for. Listen carefully and learn the terminology to describe the skills you already have. Ask questions and figure out what you like and dislike and use this to draft your preferred profile. Good science remains key to succeed as a PhD student. Meanwhile work out how your PhD abilities can be applied in favour of your employability. Your career development is your personal responsibility; a fulfilling career will be your personal gain. If you don’t know how to structure your career development, then find support. Career services, coaching and courses are available at your university or at dedicated organisations. Make the most of your PhD power, whatever career path you choose!

Be proactive in career development. Talk to potential employers e.g. at the BCF Career Unleash your PhD power! 31

Junior Clinical Researcher STAR Programme We help you shape your career at the right time and take you to the right places.

ECCRT is a professional clinical research training provider focusing on the transfer of implementable knowledge in the day-to-day activities of our participants. We are not just another training certification factory; we value the outcome of the training as being most important. Our aim is your goal: to get a real return on your training investment. All ECCRT actions and support follow Benjamin Franklin’s wise words: “You tell me, and I forget. You teach me, and I remember. You involve me, and I learn.” As you start building or re-orienting your career as a clinical researcher, you realize that you do have a good education, you are highly motivated and are ready for the job market but still landing a good job eludes you. The reason being that most employers require practical job experience as a prerequisite before considering your application. We at ECCRT realize that this situation limits the inflow of young, intelligent and motivated people. In attempting to find a solution to expose this pool of talent, we are happy to introduce the Junior Clinical Researcher STAR Programme. This programme has been developed for you, to increase your chances of entering the stimulating field of clinical research. 32 Junior Clinical Researcher STAR Programme

Junior Clinical Researcher STAR Programme offers you: »» A group of courses which together can be followed within one year but at a time that is convenient to you. »» Practical traineeships throughout the year which gives you the opportunity to acquire practical experience in the field and thus kick-start a brand new career in clinical research. Traineeship In order for you to gain practical experience, we have included 3 traineeships in different organisations, running over 1 full year. For the time being, the courses as well as the traineeship are only offered in Belgium. The traineeship is funded by specific organisations. »» Hospital (~2 months): »» How is clinical research conducted in real life? How does it affect a patient? »» What is the difference with regular clinical practice? »» Pharmaceutical Company (~6 months): »» How are Medicines developed? »» Where does Clinical Research fit in the complete drug life cycle? »» Why is clinical research done differently from normal clinical practice?

“You tell me, and I forget. You teach me, and I remember. You involve me, and I learn.” »» Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) (~4 months): »» What activities need to be done in order to safeguard patients’ rights and wellbeing and at the same time guarantee the quality of data obtained in a clinical study? Starting in a hospital environment, then in a pharmaceutical company and ending with a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO). This enables the participant to get a complete overview of the clinical trial life cycle from the point of view of all stake holders involved. What is the role of ECCRT? »» Providing the courses »» Identification of organisations for the traineeship »» Close mentoring of the students »» Follow-up on acquired competencies (ECCRT is using the Competency framework of the JTF for Competencies in Clinical Research) »» Provide guidance to the traineeship providers

Schedules The full programme runs 4 times per year. Next sessions: »» 19-23 December 2016 »» 06-10 February 2017 »» 08-12 May 2017 »» 11-15 September 2017 »» 11-15 December 2017 Registration Process: Registration takes place in 3 steps: First, you fill in an application form. After evaluation of this application, an intake conversation is planned. If this is positive you can register for the programme on our website.

EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING For more details: call us at +32 2 892 4000 or e-mail at [email protected]

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Empowering your job search with Cheeky Scientist and BioBusiness Summer School By Matthew Heberling

As an accountant-turned biochemist, I thought that my business background with top accounting firms would provide an easy ticket to industry positions after obtaining a biochemistry PhD. This has not been the case. While my unique career path has aroused respectable attention by companies and recruiters, by all means a yellow brick road has not been paved for easy access to target jobs. The recent economic downturn is a major culprit, making it even more difficult for academic researchers to spread their wings beyond the confines of the ivory tower. Since joining the Cheeky Scientist Association (CSA), I have formulated a streamlined job search strategy powered by a fantastic network that has provided unimaginable opportunities and the serendipitous transition from feeling like a job seeker to a job chooser. After applying CSA principles at key networking events like the BioBusiness Summer School (BBSS), phenomenal results followed. CSA job search guidelines Learning how to extract key transferable skills from academic research experiences which will drive value in industry is usually the biggest challenge faced by transitioning academics. The stereotypical modesty of academic researchers coupled with a general lack of business acumen inflate this challenge unnecessarily. Thankfully, insightful courses like the BBSS, provide a bridge to the business-end of the life sciences industry for academic researchers. Having witnessed countless top-notch scientists disgraced by no call-backs

from online postings of jobs that seemed a perfect fit, I can now realize as a CSA member what the likely weak points of their application may have been. The staggeringly consistent shortcoming of most of the applications is the lack of networking beforehand. Overall, these are the key aspects that CSA addresses through training its worldwide members: Applying online is ineffective and inhibits an effective job search strategy There is only an 8% chance of success without employee referrals. Reference-style publication lists are a waste of valuable space on a résumé The key is to extract from publications the relevant skills for the target position and communicate these in a way that an employer will value. Career profile headings are becoming an impactful component in competitive résumés. Cover letters are important: A chance to stand out One academic researcher applied for 300 positions with NO covering letters in a country where there are easily 200+ applicants per position. The result: no call-backs. This case alone may highlight the importance of covering letters, assuming an otherwise solid application. Becoming an effective networker may even bypass the need for a covering letter. Networking is the key to success Like it or not, 70% of jobs are gained through referrals. Why? Think about it: If you had a

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choice to sift through heaps of applications or simply go to fellow co-workers for trusted referrals for a few potential candidates, which route would you choose? The key aspect in networking is offering value without the expectation of returned favours. When networking is done right on a two-way path, it becomes a gift that keeps on giving in unimaginable ways other than just gaining referrals. A LinkedIn profile is your key networking tool For those who don’t believe in a LinkedIn profile, a rude awakening awaits; especially if networking is not already a component in your strategy. It was reported that 77% of recruiters research candidates online. So, why not control how your online presence is perceived by creating an online professional profile? For more information about the CSA, see: www.cheekyscientist.com

My BBSS experience and its pivotal role in creating a valuable network After immense self-reflection and developing a CSA transition plan into either medical writing or management consulting roles, I attended the BBSS 2015 course to revive my latent business mind in the realm of the life sciences industry. The programme taught not only key, fundamental business principles and models, but real world successes and failures were shared by CEOs of leading pharma and biotech companies that were truly inspiring and engaging. Aside from this and very useful teamwork activities including a case study, one key aspect stands out the most for me - networking. Overall, I cannot stress enough how important the networking component from the BBSS course has empowered my job search strategy. More importantly, I gained true friendships.

For more information about the BBSS, see: www.biobusinesssummerschool.nl

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Pursuing a career in BioBusiness By Tim Knotnerus

After graduating from a combined commercial/scientific Master (Science and Innovation Management) and a research Master (Drug Innovation), I set out to find the right job. Preferably a combined role with both a science and commercial angle. This should be easy, I thought, so I started with the BCF Career Event and spoke with many companies and recruiters. Unfortunately, all they could tell me was that commercial roles were very rare, not for starters, often required a PhD and the only option was to become a rayon manager (artsenbezoeker) for pharma companies. I refused to accept this, so I tried to gain a better understanding of the life sciences industry and to find out about potential business positions myself. I learned about the struggle of many entrepreneurs to fund their companies and the important role of venture capital. So that is where I started my job search and I was lucky to talk myself into an analyst position at one of the large VC firms (Aescap Venture). They dared to give me a chance, even though I was underqualified for the job. Evaluating the many smart businesses in Europe and working with the investment team to select the most exciting ones was really great. Even more so I enjoyed working with the management teams of our portfolio companies to either (re)finance their companies, launch a new strategy or close a collaboration deal.

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After four years I started to become more interested in working at a biotech company and started looking for a business development position. Again, I thought this would be easy, given my network and VC exposure, but the contrary was true. It took me a while to find out what roles were possible and where to find them. In the end I managed to receive a couple of job offers and I chose for a combined Business Development and Project Management position at AM-Pharma, a biotech company that develops treatments for patients with acute kidney injury, inflammatory bowel disease and hypophosphatasia. AM-Pharma combined a unique set of features including a great management team, seasoned board and investors, exciting product pipeline with interesting market opportunities and a good IP position. But above all, I had a great “click” with the CEO who was willing to create the new position and mentor me throughout the years. Four years later, I am now part of the management team, co-lead the option to acquisition deal with Pfizer of up to $600M and hold responsibility for business development and alliance management. It is only now, after many years that I am starting to understand the industry with its many hidden opportunities and exciting businesses. There are plenty of commercial roles both at biotech and pharma companies as well as at service suppliers, consultancy

Tim Knotnerus - Managing Partner of PRIMER BioBusiness and executive director business development at AM-Pharma

Please reach out to me at the BCF Career Event Belgium 2016 or via the contact details below. [email protected] www.primerbiobusiness.com companies and financial firms. And yet, it is very difficult to find the right job, especially for starters. Simply because you don’t know the industry yet and many companies recruit from their own personal network. Commercial roles are hardly ever found at recruitment firms which generally recruit for clinical, scientist, or quality positions. Therefore, in 2016, Haifen Hu (Director of Hyphen Projects) and I have started Primer BioBusiness, a recruitment company that fully focuses on commercial roles in the Life sciences. We see opportunities in business development, venture capital and market research, but also in market access, sales and marketing and life sciences consultancy. We aim to find the most ambitious candidates and help them understand what they are really looking for and where to find it. We make the match with companies and help prepare for the exciting path ahead. This is the kind of help that I would have really appreciated in my earlier searches. We hope you will appreciate it too.

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Working in Belgium: Culture Shock or Not?

Koen Dorlandt, born and raised in the Netherlands, currently works in Belgium as PepsiCo´s Manager for Juice Supply in Europe. After spending almost four years in Belgium, Koen has learned to adapt to cultural and linguistic differences between Belgium and the Netherlands. In this interview Koen would like to share his experiences with others who are considering moving to Belgium or another foreign country for a job opportunity. Why Belgium? The reason I'm in Belgium is purely driven by opportunities, as there was a good opportunity for a job with PepsiCo in Zeebrugge. Of course we considered what it all meant, moving to Belgium. We spent some time looking around, seeing what kind of houses were available, what kind of people were living in the area and what the job was really like. But I am very happy that I came here because my family and I are enjoying ourselves. What are the main differences? I think one of the differences between Belgium and the Netherlands is that Belgians are generally very friendly in public; if you encounter them in the street they have a chat with you. People are very open to talking with each other while you still see in the Netherlands that people tend to be more reserved. But on the other hand, the Belgians will be less likely to invite each other to visit their home for a coffee, meal, or to barbecue as neighbours, whilst in the Netherlands this is

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how most people get together. People will go somewhere to eat rather than eating in their own homes. At least, that is the impression we have after almost four years and it is certainly different than in the Netherlands. In Belgium, people are generally calmer and less rushed and I believe this is because in Belgium not everything is automated down to the last dot. In the Netherlands we are so accustomed to everything going quickly and efficiently and if there is ever a time when we have to wait people tend to get agitated. Life is quieter and calmer in Belgium and people enjoy life more because of this. Any differences within Belgium? It's easier to work in the Flemish part of Belgium because they speak Dutch, meaning there is no language barrier and everyone understands each other. Wallonia is obviously different because they speak French there and are less likely to speak Dutch. This sometimes creates competition between Belgians and the Dutch, and people can make jokes about these differences. That can also create

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a stereotype, as you quickly become 'the Dutchy’ arriving in Belgium and you have to keep in mind that people have a certain image in their heads of this stereotype. What is it like in the office? In Belgium, some companies are based on hierarchy, where the boss is superior and where executives are not used to being talked back to or contradicted. In the Netherlands we are very used to having everyone vent their opinion on anything in the open, and this is also accepted by our superiors. It is also possible to speak to your boss informally, or make a note that his tie is crooked, and we can make jokes about this. In Belgium you can certainly see the clear hierarchy and people also behave differently. Certainly as a ‘Dutchy’ you have to keep in mind that you cannot state your opinion whenever you like, but that you have to deal with this in a more sensitive manner.

Coming to Belgium: Official information and services of the Belgian government - www.belgium.be Coming2Belgium – www.coming2belgium.be. Working abroad and staying in touch: Vlamingen in de wereld – www.viw.be Union des Belges francophones à l'étranger www.ufbe.be

In shock or not? Happily, I am not experiencing a culture shock. I like living and working here. You just have to adapt a bit. My tips for working abroad: 1. Be properly informed and guided by a local if you go abroad, and take account of differences, in for example tax and pensions. 2. Be aware of differences in cultural characteristics and respect these. 3. Find a place to live that is nearby your work, to avoid the (Belgian) traffic. Working in Belgium: Culture Shock or Not? 39

The power of self-realisation in your career transition By Jackie Johnson

I had plans for getting a medical degree since before I can remember. Right around the time they came out with Dr. Barbie, I presume. To distinguish myself from the other 60,000 students at the Ohio State University, which is one of the largest schools in the country, I pursued an honours diploma in biology and started working in a genetics lab. Academic bench science, or academia, stole my aspirations of becoming a medical doctor (you know . . . , the real kind). I loved doing experiments that no one else had done before. I could immerse myself into a super specific topic that no one else had ever studied. In the beginning there were many things I loved about academia. These were my people, after all. The friendships were great. We all had enthusiasm and tunnel vision for our exact field of study. We chose to abandon all other interests to pursue this knowledge. What I didn’t realise in the beginning is that academics are fiercely competitive for grant money. They have to be. I saw many prestigious scientists lash out in anger and mistreat each other—it was expected in most labs. Hoping that this was a result of the economic crisis in the USA, I moved to Amsterdam for my postdoc at the Netherlands Cancer Centre. The National Institute of Health estimates there are somewhere between 37,000 and 68,000 postdocs in the US alone. The conditions in my new lab were fantastic. There seemed to be plenty of money for research, the quality of life was outstanding, and the people were friendly. Despite this

renewed surge in positives, and far fewer negatives than before, I still realised that I never felt right. Although I loved my new life as an expat in Amsterdam, I didn’t feel like this was the career for me. Although I was learning about my new projects early into my postdoc, and the scientific community was proliferating like never before, I didn’t feel like I was growing. I knew that this path would not lead to my happiness. I didn’t get those warm fuzzy feelings about my experiments anymore. Actually, I resented having to do them altogether. I didn’t want to be one of those many energetic souls who were lost in the dark chambers of the ivory tower. The problem was that I didn’t have a clue where to start. To rebuild my shattered self-esteem, I tried to reconnect with things that I enjoyed. I started a blog, became an active freelance science and medical writer, and pursue medical writing courses, conferences, and certifications. Seeing progress made me feel great. I knew that I needed help to understand how the world worked outside of academia, so I enrolled in the BioBusiness Summer School and I joined the Cheeky Scientist Association. I learned how to craft an industry resume that reflected not just my accomplishments, but who I was, personally. Funny, I thought no one cared that I loved connecting with other people and communicating about science to the public. It turns out that makes me unique, and this skill is highly coveted in industry.

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“I am still a scientist…, but I am so much more.” With a variety of clients asking for my help, including big pharma, biotech start-ups, academic journals, venture capitalists, and more, I started a medical consulting company, JLJ Consultancy. “I am still a scientist…, but I am so much more.” As a medical consultant, I can offer companies my expertise in biomedical research coupled with my extensive training and experience as a medical writer. I work with a network of other consultants to complete these projects, ultimately benefiting patients, doctors, scientists, and businesses. My future is brighter than ever, and I could not be happier.

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Efficiency is the road to success By Laura Hillege

Organising, networking, closing deals, reaching challenging targets and perfectionism, that is what I am passionate about. During my Bachelor’s studies in Hospitality & Event Management (short track) from EuroCollege in Rotterdam, this passion grew even more. Since 2011, I work fulltime trying to raise the bar for myself, as well as for the team. Likewise for the BCF Career Event. In my role as Project Leader I use my experience gained and am challenged every day.

Teamwork during study or internships is very different from real company life. So, how do you learn to plan, work efficiently and deal with high work pressure? The answer isn’t so simple and can be found in much existing literature. In addition to all the tips you undoubtedly already received, I want to share my experiences with you. Manage expectations Out of enthusiasm you would rather jumpstart a new assignment or project directly. But, is this the right thing to do? I can say that this is often not the case. Your employer’s expectations may be different than initially thought. Take time to scope the assignment beforehand, this will bring success. What are the expectations? When and how should the results be delivered? Whatever size the assignment is, reserve this time to scope. Starting over or making adjustments ends up being more time consuming and is not beneficial to the quality of your work. Imagine being your supervisor or manager and think of what you would then expect. Priority setting For many of us this is more often than not 42 Efficiency is the road to success

the most difficult. Various stakeholders are involved, each having their own planning. What needs to be done first and how do I know what has priority? Here again setting expectation is important. Make sure you put all activities in the planning and give each activity a category, deadline and time estimation. It is up to you whatever fancy format you would like to use. What matters is that you learn to assess your division of time critically and estimate whether this is realistic. Your supervisor can play an important role. Make sure you plan a weekly meeting of at least 15 minutes to discuss the planning for the next week, e.g. each Friday. Indicate if there is a conflict in the planning and suggest priorities, what can be postponed etc. In this way you can show proactivity in your way of working and are providing solutions to potential problems which results in an efficient and short meeting. Raise the alarm It is extremely annoying to have to tell with a bellyache, that you have failed to meet the deadline on the day itself. You have worked hard, but it went differently than expected. This can happen to everyone. What is

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important is how you deal with it. The most important aspect is COMMUNICATION. It cannot be the case that you just find out on the day of the deadline that you are not going to make it. When you critically assess your planning and work, this should be noted sooner. Notify your supervisor on time to help you adjusting the planning if necessary. Do not create your own island! Note: people make mistakes. It is not about making mistakes, but the way you handle them and try to avoid them for the future! Mail overload For most people this will sound familiar; your day is over within a minute because of your mail. You prefer to answer emails immediately and strive to keep your inbox empty. Unfortunately, reality is different. If you want to continue this, you will never manage to finish your work in time. Common tips are switching off email notification, not starting the day with cleaning your inbox and not including emails on your action list. I want to add some tips from my personal experience. All mails are important, but not all urgent. A reply on the same day is not necessary. Add to your own

mails when you expect a reply, then it is clear for both sides what to expect. Try to keep your inbox organised, this keeps a cool head. Create a clear structure and drag your mails to the right folder after finishing. Keep other mails that require follow up in your inbox and give each mail a category; urgent, waiting for response etc. It is easy to sort by category and handle them all in one time. Making notes and reminding myself to get the answer is no longer necessary, just filter on ‘waiting for response’ category and send reminders directly. Are you finished with the mail? Give the category ‘store’ and file all mails at the end of the day or week together. This is efficient and does not distract you from your core activities. The road to success is efficiency. Integrate these tips into your way of working and improve your efficiency! Good luck.

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The journey of my career path By Violet Petit-Steeghs

During my master studies in Molecular Life Sciences at Maastricht University, I discovered that I was more interested in discussing my research results, than staying focused on filling tubes with 20 µl solution or selecting specifically mutated fruit flies (with curled wings) with a microscope. Due to my interest in the societal implications of science, I decided to start a second Master in Applied Communication Sciences at Wageningen University. Analysing the societal impact of intelligent prosthesis, mapping the ethical considerations of clinical trials and communicating the risks of Q-fever, it was like stepping into a warm bath, comforting. I combined my thesis with a traineeship at the Rathenau Institute. For this traineeship I worked in Japan to compare the nanotechnological developments in the Netherlands and Japan and the way potential societal implications are handled. After my studies, I had no idea about my career possibilities outside research. I knew I wanted to get to know the healthcare and Life Sciences field and work in a communicative position, but had to switch between various positions to find out what suited my personality and interest. It is like finding a partner, not everyone marries with the first person he or she dates. I started as a marketing manager for an international company that produces products for Life Sciences research, then switched to a project manager position and organised events in Life Sciences and healthcare. This position gave me the opportunity to get to know a broad range of companies and organisations in the field. After almost two years of project management experience, I felt the urge to go back to working with content. I was offered a position of healthcare consultant and helped healthcare organisations to implement the idea of Value Based Healthcare. During this job I discovered that I was more 44 The journey of my career path

scientifically than economically minded and missed the real societal impact of my work. Therefore I decided not to look for another job, but to discover what I really wanted! I started a search of organisations and people whose activities I found most appealing. I looked online via Google and LinkedIn and talked with relevant people in the field. When I found the profile of the head of the Athena Institute, a research department of VU University, I thought: this is what I want to do! Now I am working as a researcher and teacher at the Athena Institute. The Athena Institute studies and designs interfaces between science and society. I specifically focus on patient participation and how patients’ views can be used for innovating current healthcare paths. Within this position I combine consultancy, research and teaching. It gives me the possibility to integrate my interests and past experiences. In my job, no work week is the same. Each day is a dynamic combination of activities consisting of teaching, project management, contact with clients and conducting research. To give you an impression: last week I facilitated a group discussion with eight young mothers, who had given birth several months ago, and discussed their experiences with

“Step out of your comfort zone and start the uncertain journey of discovering your career! “ the quality of care during their pregnancy and delivery; I interviewed a physician about her experiences with patient participation and analysed the weblog stories of parents with a child with a congenital lung disease to discover their perspective on the delivered care and possibilities for improvement. I also had a meeting with an intern to discuss a research proposal and talked with Bachelor students of the VU about the perspectives of different stakeholders on the free market forces in healthcare. And I have been thinking about my new article: what set up shall I use and which journal would be most suitable? I ended the week with a meeting with an advisory council to present the preliminary results of a project and to brainstorm about potential future steps. Through my career choices, I got to know various employers and working environments.

This not only made me realise what kind of work I like to do and what I am good at, but it also made me appreciate and enjoy the fact that I had found a job that fits me. People often say that it is not good to switch jobs too often, because it shows you are not loyal or you don’t have perseverance. But which is worse, pursuing fulfilment or staying in a job that makes you (and thus your social and work environment) unhappy. So step out of your comfort zone and start the uncertain journey of discovering your career!

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Information/contact C: Annelies De Vos T: +32(0)92571507 E: [email protected] W: www.anacura.com

Anacura Active in the sectors

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Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 230 General Anacura is an independent analytical centre of excellence active in healthcare and life sciences. We are your best go-to provider for top quality laboratory solutions delivered with great human interaction. Company activities »» Pharmaceuticals: 1) Analytical method development & validation; 2) Batch release; 3) Solubility; 4) Stability study programs »» Biopharmaceuticals: 1) Analytical method development & validation; 2) Batch release; 3) Stability study programs »» Cell-based therapies: 1) Analytical method development & validation; 2) Batch release; 3) In-process control We seek For our specialized laboratories, we are looking for both Lab Technicians and Project Managers. You preferably have a first professional experience in combination with respectively a Bachelor’s Degree or a PhD in pharmaceutical/ Biomedical/... sciences.

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We offer We offer you to be part of the Anacura group, a family owned, long term focused and ambitious laboratory organisation. The organisation stimulates entrepreneurship and gives autonomy and responsibility to promising employees. We stand for a flat hierarchical structure in which everyone is very accessible. You are located in our offices in Evergem, Ghent.

Thé specialist in BioBusiness Recruitment PRIMER is thé specialised recruitment and executive search agency for commercial positions in in Life Sciences. We distinguish ourselves from other agencies because we focus completely on commercial roles, such as business development and CEO positions. Our team members work in commercial positions in the Life Sciences themselves and therefore we know the positions inside out and we understand what skills and competences are needed for these positions. Get in touch with us and find out what we can do for you.

Examples of commercial roles for which PRIMER can make the match: » » » »

Business Development at biotech companies , CROs and CMOs. CEO positions at start-ups and young companies. Market Access, market research and marketing and sales at pharma companies Venture Capital and Life Sciences consultancy

www.primerbiobusiness.com

Information/contact C: Katrien Hemelaers T: +32(0)16309509 E: [email protected] W: www.arcq.be

ARCQ Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 70 General ARCQ is a full-service staffing company that employs high potentials to the life sciences industry. We continuously look for young graduates, academics and qualified professionals with a broad scientific background. Taking into account your competences, personality and future ambition, ARCQ gives you the opportunity to discover different positions in the industry. We partner with reputable companies that value your talent and take your personal growth seriously. If you are interested in a challenging career, swing by our booth. Company activities ARCQ is a staffing and recruitment company mainly active in the field of life sciences. As a flourishing business, we are currently in the process of branching out into the chemical and food industries. ARCQ offers positions within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries as well as in the sectors of medical devices and consumer health. We look for candidates interested in jobs related to every stage in the lifecycle of a drug as of clinical phase I. 50 Company Profiles

These include jobs connected to the clinical development, manufacturing, registration, safety, marketing,and medial support of medicine. We seek At ARCQ, we are always looking for great candidates, whether highly-qualified and experienced professionals or recent graduates and starters. We offer Just finished school and looking for your first job? We will help you take the initial steps in your professional career by introducing you to the many job opportunities in the life sciences industry, coaching and guiding you and doing our utmost best to make sure your first work experience is a truly excellent one. We offer job opportunities in Clinical Operations, Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Validation Engineering and Project Engineering.

Information/contact C: Matthew Moorse T: +32(0)472628330 E: [email protected] W: www.assystem.com

Assystem Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 100 General Assystem is an international Engineering and Innovation Consultancy with a presence in 20 countries and nearly 12,000 employees. We are a key partner for the largest industrial groups. 50 years of experience have made Assystem a key partner of the world’s largest industrial groups: Airbus, Areva, Alstom, EDF, EADS, General Electric, MTU, Peugeot, Renault, Rolls Royce, Safran, Thales,... Designing and developing the products and services of tomorrow, building and ensuring the optimum use of their investments throughout the life cycle, coordinating and executing the realisation of their projects and infrastructure: Assystem’s engineering teams make the difference and instil trust. Company activities Assystem has achieved a global presence in the engineering sector through two major business lines: Assystem brings added value to the Energy & Infrastructure segment as a result of its historical background in the nuclear sector and its corresponding experience operating in heavily regulated environments with complex safety requirements. Assystem’s experts help major energy actors to optimize their industrial investments by designing, building,

maintaining and, ultimately, dismantling power plants and industrial facilities. Assystem’s Global Product Solutions supports world-class industrial clients throughout the product engineering value chain, from functional analysis to validation, including design, industrialization and supply chain management. We seek »» Quality Assurance Engineers »» Computer System Engineers »» Validation and Qualification Engineers »» Project Engineers »» Packaging Engineers We offer All consultants in Assystem are supported by managers who come from a technical background. We offer three key career trajectories: »» Technical Expertise »» Technical Management »» Project Manager Each consultant’s training and development program is tailored towards the career trajectory that most suits your ambitions. Assystem offers our consultants a comprehensive salary and benefits package including: »» Market conform salary »» Company car »» Luncheon vouchers »» Eco Cheques »» Insurances

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Information/contact C: Florian Serneels T: +32(0)25356318 E: [email protected] W: www.career.bayer.be

Bayer Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 1,600 General Bayer is an innovation company with core competencies in the Life Science areas of health care and agriculture. Our strategy is aimed at finding groundbreaking solutions for a number of today’s biggest challenges: a good health and sufficient food for a growing world population. At Bayer you can put your passion into practice and make a difference. Discover for yourself what makes Bayer so special and what we have to offer our employees. Bayer is strongly represented in Benelux for more than 100 years. We employ over 1,600 employees in six locations: Brussels, Diegem, Ghent, Maastricht, Mijdrecht and Nunhem. Company activities Bayer is a global Life Science company specialised in the health of man, animal and plant. The divisions Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, Crop Science and the business Unit Animal Health have a strong presence in the Benelux. The Benelux is a strategically important region for Bayer, for instance as the location for several international research centers. 52 Company Profiles

In Ghent (Zwijnaarde/Astene), we have a global R&D center for plant biotechnology. In Nunhem, we have the global center for vegetable breeding. In addition, the European head office for the business unit Radiology is located in Maastricht. We seek Bayer is committed to being a leading and successful global company. To reach this goal, we look for employees who are ambitious, dedicated and committed to our vision. You have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change. We offer We offer you a wide range of excellent career prospects around the world, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Our working time models enable our employees to achieve a very high degree of flexibility when organizing their activities within and outside of the company.  

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change. In order to face our current business challenges and those of the future, we are looking for motivated, talented professionals to join Bayer. In Diegem about 360 people work in the marketing, sales and customer care departments for our various activities. In addition, some overall support services are located here. We are currently recruiting, amongst others, for the following positions:    

Medical Affairs Operations & Effectiveness Manager Pharmacovigilance Country Head Lead Regulatory Affairs Manager – Consumer Health Account Manager – Horticulture

Ghent is home to our innovation center for plant biotechnology. About 400 people conduct research into improved agricultural crops, such as oilseed rape, cotton, rice, soybeans, sugar, cane and wheat. Some of the vacancies we want to bring to your attention are:    

Senior Scientist – genomics Scientist Plant geneticist Biometrics Scientist Visiting Scientists Bio-informatics, Genomics, Computational Genomics (contract 2 years)

Did we capture your interest to know more about our job opportunities? Do you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change"? Then we encourage you to apply now via www.career.bayer.be

Information/contact C: Ruth Aerts T: +32(0)15273333 E: [email protected] W: www.brunel.be

Brunel Consultants Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 280 General Brunel is a global service provider for temporary employment with more than 12,000 employees and operates from its own international network of 104 offices in 37 countries. Brunel Belgium provides specialists for a large variation of clients and assignments on both a short- and long-term basis through our service model in three types of specialisms: Engineering, Life Sciences and ICT. In everything we do, we follow our deep cultural values of entrepreneurship, a results-driven approach and operational excellence. But it is our people who set us apart. Their motivation, passion and energy are the secret to our success. Company activities Brunel is not only a reliable partner in capacity but its knowledge also matters for both private companies and government agencies, for small-scale regional and large international companies. Brunel distinguishes itself from other companies by hiring highly educated staff and providing them with further training. The strength of its organisation is based on the market-oriented focus of the Account Management and the continuous optimization of front and back office processes tailored to 54 Company Profiles

the wishes and needs of the client. We seek »» CTA »» CRA »» Clinical Project Manager »» Global Trial Manager »» Regulatory Affairs »» Medical Science Liaison »» Medical Writer »» Biostatistician »» Data Manager »» Pharmacovigilance »» Product Manager »» QA Assistant »» QA Officer »» QA Manager »» Qualified Person (QP) »» Supply chain We offer A dynamic and high-tech life sciences environment. 

Information/contact C: Joanne Servotte T: +32(0)27885047 E: [email protected] W: www.catalent.com

Catalent Pharma Solutions Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 30+ General Catalent Pharma Solutions is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products. With over 80 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, N.J, and has more than 30 locations all over the world – the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The group partners 48 of the 50 biggest pharmaceutical companies, as well as numerous innovative small businesses.

We seek We are looking for dedicated professionals who are keen to improve the patient’s life. If you are eager to prove yourself, easily adaptable and ready for a challenge, then Catalent is the right company for you. We are dedicated to our customers’ success and look for people who strive for excellence and innovation every day. We offer Catalent offers the advantages of a big multinational company, as well as those of a smaller local structure. Because our sites are all human-sized, the scope of our roles is therefore always broad and varied, and the difference you can make in your position is substantial. What we offer is a dynamic, fast-paced and performance-driven work environment where you will be able to grow and enjoy career opportunities. 

Company activities Catalent is a solution provider – we can help our clients with any production need they have. Thanks to our 30+ facilities, we are able to produce a wide range of different drug forms – injectable, Softgel, tablets and granules, among others. Catalent also prides itself on being a specialist of drug delivery technologies, i.e. we offer solutions that help our clients administrate the molecule to the patient more efficiently. In this regard, Catalent offers a large portfolio of proprietary technologies, such as the Zydis® fast-dissolve tablet or the OptiGel™ capsule. Company Profiles 55

Information/contact C: Tom Vandewalle E: [email protected] W: www.cidlines.com

CID LINES Active in the sectors

We offer The difference between CID LINES and other companies in the chemical industry is that CID LINES always thinks about the personal relationship with all their stakeholders.

Type of organisation »» SME

CID LINES ensures satisfied customers throughout the company by working customer oriented in all processes. We stand by our customers through constant research, fine tuning hygienic technology and personalised advice in biosecurity management.

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Number of employees 200 General CID LINES, established in 1988, is a Belgian company. From day one CID LINES aims to be an established value when it comes to innovative hygiene solutions. We do this by offering complete product ranges, integrated solutions and know-how combined with technical advice. We strive to implement those by having a proactive customer service at the most cost effective price. Company activities Our mission is to guarantee safe food from farm to fork by offering innovative hygiene solutions throughout the complete food chain. CID LINES develops and produces hygiene products such as cleaners, disinfectants and medicines for veterinary use, for the transport industry and for the food processing industry. We facilitate our products through implementing concepts that prevent contamination of diseases on animals and humans. We seek National and international sales profiles, Regulatory affairs officers, Mixing & filling operators, doctors, masters and bachelors in biotechnology, veterinary sciences,… . 56 Company Profiles

Our founding fathers took big steps by creating new products, establishing new and foreign subsidiaries, becoming worldwide,… To guarantee entrepreneurship in the entire company and to stimulate a constant entrepreneurial spirit, we want to incorporate this attitude into CID LINES.

Information/contact C: Glenn Van Dael T: +32(0)33343500 E: [email protected] W: www.c-mast.com

CMAST Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 75 General CMAST provides Consultancy, Project Management and Business Supporting IT for Life Science Companies, specifically in the fields of: »» Strategic Collaborations »» R&D »» Supply Chain Company activities CMAST is a specialized service provider offering Consultancy, Project Management and Business Solutions within the Life Science Industry. * R&D SERVICES: We advise on PMO, PPM and Business Decision Support processes. We manage projects in above related processes and are involved in Planning and Capacity management roles. * STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS: We advise on funding opportunities, incentives, consortia setup and application writing process. We manage projects in various consortia, Horizon2020, IMI, IWT, NIH and BARDA environments. * SUPPLY CHAIN: We advise on operational model design process optimization and lean/ six sigma. We manage projects in Delisting,

Divestment, Tech Transfer and Life Cycle Management environments. * BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: We implement business solutions in support of our core process domains with a focus on Enterprise Project Management, Content & Collaboration and Data Visualisation. We seek Today CMAST is one of the fastest growing companies in its segment. We are driven by a talented team and innovative methodologies in a dynamic work environment. CMAST is a place where it’s fun to work and where there is room for innovation and personal development. We are continuously looking for the best talent, going from the high potentials to senior professionals who are seeking a new challenge. Our consultants are mainly: »» Project Managers, Project Planners and Project Coordinators (R&D) »» Grant Consultants and Grant Managers (Strategic Collaborations) »» Supply Chain Consultants, Supply Chain Project Managers and Supply Chain Planners (Supply Chain) »» Business Annalists (Business & IT solutions) We offer We take care of the framework to on-board you in the most optimal way; we provide training and coaching programs and installed tools to stimulate knowledge sharing and collaborative working – everything what talent needs to grow. Would you like to co-create your and our future? Apply on www.cmast.com/careers.

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Information/contact C: Ayoub Abalile T: +32(0)27732949 E: [email protected] W: www.covance.com

Covance Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 16,000 General Covance is one of the world’s most dynamic drug development services companies, providing integrated, tailored solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. Covance, which headquarters are located in Princeton in the USA, operates in more than 50 countries. The company currently employs approximately 16,000 employees worldwide. Company activities As top global contract research organisation (CRO), Covance is the world’s most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to advancing healthcare and delivering Solutions Made Real® by providing high-quality nonclinical, preclinical, clinical and commercialization services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help reduce the time and costs associated with drug development. We also offer laboratory testing services to the chemical, agrochemical and food industries and are a market leader in toxicology services, central laboratory services, discovery services and a top global provider of Phase III clinical trial management services.

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We seek Imagine having an impact on millions of lives. Imagine helping to create medicines that cure illness, improve health and boost quality of life around the world. You can do this at Covance. We know career development means different things to different people. That’s why we’ll listen to your career goals and then work with you to tailor a development plan that gets you where you want to go. You can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. For our Clinical Operations and Outsourcing departments we are constantly looking for enthusiastic and experienced: »» Clinical Research Associate (home-based or client-based) More details about the company and the vacancies can be found on http://careers. covance.com/job-search.html We offer Satisfying work and the chance to advance aren’t the only rewards at Covance. We also provide competitive benefits that reflect your commitment and initiative. Designed to enhance your personal well-being, our benefits range from health and wellness programs to flexible working arrangements that help you balance work with your life outside it. Specific benefits and programs vary by location, but they all recognize the talent and inventiveness that drive our success. We offer you the opportunity to develop your career with an international organisation, to pursue further training and to take advantage of our flexible conditions and attractive remuneration package.

Information/contact C: Davy Ghysels T: +32(0)92331183 E: [email protected] W: www.hays.be/en/boost-your-career/life-sciences-jobs

HAYS Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 180 General Hays is a global leader in recruiting qualified professionals. Our main focus is to offer qualitative recruitment services to both our clients and our candidates. We are offering career opportunities on a temporary basis, on a permanent basis and on a freelance basis (contracting). Our consultants are experts in their field and know the market and their region very well. We recruit for 14 different domains going from Life Sciences, Finance and Administration to IT and Construction.

We seek Please find below a few of our frequent profiles: »» Laboratory technicians »» Quality Assurance Officer/ Manager »» Regulatory Affairs Officer/ Manager »» Technical Sales / Support »» Project Manager »» Clinical Research Assistant We offer Hays is specialised in recruiting profiles within the field of Life Sciences. We offer jobs in the field of chemistry, biotechnology, environment, alimentary and pharma.

Company activities The Hays Life Sciences consultants developed a profound expertise in the field of chemistry, biotechnology, environment, alimentary and pharma, covering multiple disciplines. Both for temporary and permanent jobs, they can rely on their knowledge of the professional market to introduce you to the right opportunities in Life Sciences. Some of our frequent job opportunities: »» Product Manager »» R&D researcher »» Laboratory worker »» Regulatory Affairs Officer

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Information/contact C: Lutgart Verraes T: +32(0)92425435 E: [email protected] W: be.hudson.com

Hudson Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 212 General Hudson is a global talent solutions company (1,500 employees in more than 15 countries – in Belgium over 212 employees in 6 offices) with strong expertise in executive search, permanent and contracting recruitment, talent management and project solutions. We believe in working closely with our clients to help them solve their toughest people challenges. Our business and market knowledge, together with our innovative HR tools, help us to attract, select, develop, engage and retain the right talent for our clients, from multinationals to SME’s, over public sector clients. Company activities »» Recruitment & Selection »» Assessment & Development Centres »» Career Guidance & Outplacement »» Interim Management & Contracting »» Compensation & Benefits »» Organisational& Leadership Development »» Job grading »» Salary Benchmark »» HR Product Solutions »» Thought Leadership

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Information/contact C: Bert Laurier T: +32(0)38601633 E: [email protected] W: www.imerys-graphite-and-carbon.com

Imerys Graphite & Carbon Belgium Active in the sectors

»» Chemistry

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 90 General Imerys is world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry. Imerys transforms a large variety of minerals into high value specialty products for the industry using sophisticated technical processes. The group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and command of materials science to beneficiate its mineral resources, develop formulations, and produce synthetic minerals. Imerys is firmly committed to responsible development, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally friendly products and processes. Company activities Imerys Graphite & Carbon has an international presence with headquarters in Switzerland and also with facilities and commercial offices located in key markets around the globe. The group’s industrial and commercial activities are managed by an experienced multi-national team of more than 450 employees, from many countries on three continents. Imerys Graphite & Carbon is the reference in synthetic & natural graphite powders and highly conductive carbon black.

We are committed to produce and market a large variety of synthetic and natural graphite powders, conductive carbon blacks and waterbased dispersions for today’s and tomorrow’s customer needs. We seek At Imerys Graphite & Carbon, we rely on the strengths of our employees. We need and employ people with diversified backgrounds and skills coming from engineering, administration and production. If you feel that you have specific skills and attributes that would be of interest to Imerys Graphite & Carbon, please forward your C.V. to our Human Resources Department. We offer Imerys is unique in many respects. Its core businesses, its structure, its style, its long-term commitments, the support of a high quality shareholder – these are some of the things that make it a very special Group. This originality enhances the daily work of our teams. Annual appraisal, personal career development, etc. – we pay close attention to our employees’ results and progress and we encourage them to move forward. We offer you a wide range of excellent career opportunities around the world, a unique core business and competitive compensation.

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Information/contact W: www.careers.jnj.com

Janssen Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees > 5,000 General Janssen joined the Johnson & Johnson group in 1961. Today, Janssen is one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world. Our research and development centre develops products for a wide range of disease areas, such as mental disorders, neurological problems, infectious diseases, immunological disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. Dr. Paul Janssen founded the company in 1953 with only one thing in mind: saving people’s lives thanks to the development of better medicines. In 1961, the company affiliated with the Johnson & Johnson Group, global market leader in healthcare products. The group has more than 265 operational companies in 60 countries today and more than 128,000 employees worldwide. Belgium is the largest Johnson & Johnson site outside the United States and therefore occupies a major position in the American concern. Janssen Leiden was established in 1984 and opened its plant in 1986. Because of the success of our products we have seen a huge expansion since 1994. That year the product REOPRO® obtained approval from the FDA and from the former European registration authorities. In 1998 and 1999 the FDA and CPMP also granted our product REMICADE® approval for the USA, the Far East and Europe. 62 Company Profiles

In 2000 Centocor was awarded the national and international Galenus Prize for the most innovative and significant drug REMICADE®. Newly approved products are Stelara® and Simponi®. Since 2011, all Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical activities have continued under one name: Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Today, Janssen is one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world with more than 40,000 employees. We seek At Johnson & Johnson, we are all driven by innovation. Take our colleagues of Research and Development at the Janssen campus in Beerse and in Leiden: every day, they work together to improve our products and services. Their knowhow is continually growing thanks to knowledge sharing, synergies and partnerships. As an R&D colleague, you will focus on one of our specialty domains: neuroscience, cardiovascular diseases and metabolism, infectious diseases and vaccines, immunology or oncology. A career in Research & Development. Not only will you make a difference for people’s health worldwide, you will also innovate your own career thanks to our Scientific Career Architecture. In Belgium alone, we employ over 1680 colleagues in R&D. In the Netherlands over 700 colleagues. And we’re looking for new innovators to join us: Postdoctoral researchers, Scientists in(cell) biology, immunology, oncology, neuroscience, chemistry and various other disciplines (PhD’s), Specialists in Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance, Biostatisticians, Medical Doctors i.e. Please visit our website www.careers.jnj.com and create your personal career profile.

Information/contact C: Janssen Infectious Diseases and Vaccines T: +31(0)71519 9100 E: [email protected] W: www.careers.jnj.com

Janssen Vaccines in Leiden Janssen Vaccines is committed to developing first-in-class or best-in-class vaccines for some of the world’s most life-threatening infectious diseases. The pathogens we are developing vaccines against include Ebola, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Extra-intestinal Pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC), Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), polio and influenza. Janssen Vaccines has built a dedicated, worldclass, multi-functional team across a variety of disciplines to develop a promising vaccines pipeline. In Leiden, The Netherlands, we have a workforce of 700 scientists and support staff of which around 35% have a PhD degree. 45% of our employees have a nationality other than Dutch with over 20 nationalities represented.

Medical Center (BIDMC), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), who contribute in several important projects. In the Netherlands we partner with universities and medical centers in Amsterdam, Groningen, Leiden, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Vaccination is one of the most effective methods of preventing infectious diseases. Consistent wide-spread use of vaccines has achieved remarkable public health results. While infectious diseases continue to spread, 2-3 million lives are saved annually through vaccination.

Most of our pipeline products are based on two innovative technology platforms – PER.C6® and AdVac®. The AdVac®-technology has been extensively evaluated in humans, showing encouraging safety profiles and induction of robust humoral and cellular immune responses. It also shows a promising thermostability profile. PER.C6® cell line technology can enable fast development and high-yield, large-scale production of vaccines. We partner with many of the world’s leading experts, academic and clinical institutions and other pharmaceutical companies for the development of vaccines against, for example, Ebola and HIV. We also participate in the Human Vaccines Project. We have partnerships with numerous organizations such as the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI - European Commission), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Beth Israel Deaconess Company Profiles 63

Information/contact C: Sofie Nauwelaerts T: +32(0)16668701 E: [email protected] W: www.jsrmicro.be

JSR Micro Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 130 General JSR Micro N.V. is a subsidiary of JSR Corporation, a multinational company, which employs over 5000 people worldwide and is a leading materials supplier in a variety of technology driven markets. JSR’s global network is headquartered in Tokyo (Japan) and has factories and offices worldwide. JSR is a research-oriented organisation that pursues close collaborations with leading innovators in a number of industries that are key to the present and future welfare of human society: life sciences, energy storage, electronic materials, display and optical materials. ‘Innovation one-on-one’ summarizes our value proposition to our customers. Company activities JSR Life Sciences is a business unit of JSR Corporation, a global company built on more than 50 years of performance material expertise and it began research in the life sciences field more than 30 years ago. We are continually developing highly functional materials and products to meet the current and future needs of the growing biotechnology industry. Using a variety of integrated, leading-edge technologies, JSR Life Sciences provides materials that contribute to the manufacturing process 64 Company Profiles

of biopharmaceuticals, life science research applications, in vitro diagnostics and medical devices. JSR Life Sciences has offices, laboratories and manufacturing facilities worldwide. We seek JSR Life Sciences is a growing business division, known for its casual, team-oriented work environment. Every employee is an integral part of a team providing knowledge, expertise, skills and motivation to help us accomplish our mutual goals. We are committed to the recruitment of the best and the brightest talent and we welcome dedicated professionals who are passionate about their professional growth. Have a look at all our vacancies and apply now: http://jsrmicro.hro.be/ We offer JSR offers you an attractive salary package based on experience and performance. You will be working in a multicultural environment in which the boundaries of technology are continuously being pushed to the limits.

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Information/contact C: Ilse Ghyselinck T: +32(0)38082179 E: [email protected] W: www.labsupport.be

Lab Support Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office

With over three decades of recruiting experience, we’ve perfected the formula for job seekers to achieve career success. From your initial enquiry to getting the job you want, our Recruitment Consultants are there for you – providing career assistance every step of the way.

Company activities We specialise in recruiting for lab, production and quality assurance. Roles we currently place include permanent and temporary positions: General Lab Technicians Quality Control, Lab Lab Support is the founding division of On Assignment, Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), a leading global Technicians Research & Development, Lab Technicians Pilot Plant, Admin Support Lab, provider of in-demand, skilled professionals in Quality Assurance Officers, Customer Support the growing technology, healthcare, and life Officers, Technical Sales Officers, MSDS Officers, sciences sectors, where quality people are the Regulatory Affairs Officers, Operators, Process key to success. Engineers, Validation Engineers, Pilot Plant Engineers, Project Engineers, Lab Supervisors, On Assignment, which is based in Calabasas, R&D Managers, Sales Managers, Quality California, was founded in 1985 and went public in 1992. The company has a network of Assurance Managers. branch offices throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Ireland, We seek »» Bachelor (bio)chemistry, process technology, and Belgium. pharmaceutical & biological techniques, medical lab technology, food & dietetics, agro With the backing of a solid global organisation, & biotechnology over three decades of experience, and the »» Master (bio)chemistry, biotechnology, dedication of our Recruitment Consultants biomedical sciences, food science you can be confident that we are capable and »» Bio-engineer ready to work for you. »» Industrial engineer (bio)chemistry, food science The basis of our chemical makeup is science, »» PhD as we pioneered the concept of scientists recruiting scientists and have remained We offer true to this focus. Today, most Lab Support Permanent and temporary jobs in the life Recruitment Consultants possess a degree in science industry, chemical industry, food science or engineering and a passion for the industry, pharmaceutical industry. industry they represent. Number of employees 10

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Information/contact C: Nadia Fossion T: +32(0)35685034 E: [email protected] W: www.monsanto.com

Monsanto Europe Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food

At Monsanto we make room for social interaction. You can take initiative and there are plenty of development opportunities and chances to grow in other functions. 

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 750 General At Monsanto Antwerp, where 750 people are currently employed, there are 6 different facilities, all producing chemicals. These divisions are the property of 4 different international companies: Monsanto, Eastman, Synegis and Henkel. In Antwerp, the regional engineering team is located for the EuropeMiddle East-Africa region. This team executes for all Capital Investments in the region. Company activities Monsanto is a multinational company with activities in agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotech. Within these sectors Monsanto is amongst the world leaders in the development of new revolutionary products. Monsanto’s headquarters is located in St. Louis (USA). We seek We are looking/searching for one thing at Monsanto: Talent. If you decide to join our team, different opportunities within a dynamic growing company will cross your path. We offer We offer besides a permanent position and interesting benefits, a dynamic and enjoyable atmosphere to work in with direct communication at every level. Company Profiles 67

Information/contact C: Veerle Heyvaert T: +32(0)15295858 E: [email protected] W: https://lookingforadventure.ordina.be/quality.html

Ordina Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 650 General Ordina is a well-known service provider in pharma, ICT and business solutions in the Benelux with currently more than 2,900 employers (650 Ordina Belgium NV). We strive for solutions which can help people, solutions that matter. Together with our customers we want to innovate in a sustainable manner. Our strength is our ability to translate strategy and policies into the business processes of our customers by our knowledge and expertise of its organisation, the market and local laws and regulations. Company activities Q , one of the Ordina departments, is a passionate team of more than 70 pharma consultants and is one of the leaders in several quality domains within the pharma/biotech industry. Our specialists are skilled in various fields such as project engineering, computer system validation, process validation and equipment qualification. Our task is to help our customers with their quality & compliance related projects, questions or issues and to guarantee a controlled and documented approach in accordance with national and international standards, guidelines and industry best practices (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, ICH, ISO, ...). 68 Company Profiles

We seek We are looking for motivated people who are interested to work as a compliance consultant to improve quality processes and related systems. People who are willing to gain expertise in lab environments, manufacturing and computer system compliancy. Our focus lies on our people and their growth. We offer an intensive coaching and training program during their projects. We offer »» A high-tech environment with focus on knowledge and innovation »» Workshops, training and events in cooperation with Ordina Academy »» A career path within the company »» Teambuilding events and company events »» An attractive salary package in line with the market including benefits such as a company car »» An open, no-nonsense company culture with room for personal initiative

Information/contact C: Lore Dortland T: +31(0)765275383 E: [email protected] W: www.perfettivanmelle.nl

Perfetti Van Melle Active in the sectors

»» Food

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees 800 in the Netherlands/ 19,000 worldwide. General Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third largest sugar confectionery/ chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk, and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties and flavors that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one of the Group’s keys to success.

We offer At Perfetti Van Melle we create a fulfilling workplace for our employees built on trust, mutual respect and appreciation of their diversity. Perfetti Van Melle is committed to enhancing and improving the skills of its Human Resources, offering development opportunities on the basis of competencies and abilities. At Perfetti Van Melle the possibilities are endless. As a student you can do an internship or write your thesis. Graduated? Then you can do a 6 – 12 month traineeship. You will work together with our very dedicated professionals and will learn all about the diversity of our organisation.  

Company activities Our unique position on the international confectionery market is founded on a collection of clear guiding principles that pilot our way of operating in every part of the world. Our values define our management style and culture, expressed every day through our actions, achievements and programs. We seek What we look for in a new colleague? You’re a team player and you have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills that enables you to build strong working relationships. You are highly motivated and your ability to display confidence allows you to work well both independently and in a team environment. Company Profiles 69

Information/contact C: Koen Laenen T: +32(0)92676500 E: [email protected] W: www.pharmavize.com

Pharmavize Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 60 General Pharmavize supports pharmaceutical companies through all phases of the drug development cycle, from preclinical stage to post-approval follow up. Our 20+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical development and high client responsiveness make us a well-established and reliable service provider. Two dedicated teams serve our customers around the world. Company activities Two dedicated teams serve our customers around the world. »» The Services Team assists customers in managing data, writing technical reports and developing regulatory dossiers. »» The Research Team provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing services. We seek Scientific/Regulatory Writers »» You will be responsible for managing data, writing scientific reports and developing regulatory dossiers (MADs, IMPDs, Variations, etc.). You ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements »» You have a Master or PhD in Life Sciences 70 Company Profiles

Laboratory Analyst »» You develop, validate and implement innovative and cost-effective analytical methods (HPLC, dissolution, etc.) »» You have a Bachelor or Master in Life Sciences, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in an industrial setting We offer We offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. You will be working in a highly innovative and challenging environment where we encourage personal development and team play.

Information/contact C: Elly De Bruyn T: +32(0)38444501 E: [email protected] W: qbd.eu

Quality by Design Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» SME Number of employees 100+ General Quality by Design, or QbD for short, helps companies to control the risks associated with quality during product development, production and distribution. Its clients are mainly pharmaceutical, biotechnological, cosmetics and healthcare companies. Quality by Design sets up or improves their quality control systems and validates procedures, processes and systems. QbD also offers assistance and a framework for technology transfer, and helps companies to accelerate the launch of their products, whilst complying with strict quality requirements and regulations. In short, QbD is the one-stop-shop for advice and support on controlling quality risks – with almost 100 quality experts.

things pragmatically. Even more so than knowledge, the mentality is what unites the Quality by Design team. The company is looking for people with enthusiasm for their job and with a healthy customer attitude, but also people who can appreciate a good chat at the bar with colleagues. Current job opportunities include compliance consultant, pharmaceutical project engineer and validation/qualification consultant. Read more on http://jobs.qbd.eu/. We offer Working at Quality by Design means working in a young, dynamic company with a let’s-gofor-it mind-set, a no-nonsense approach and a culture of openness and transparency. Quality by Design believes in personal and professional development through guidance, education and knowledge sharing. That’s why it applies a competence development model focused on personal ambitions. Besides, Quality by Design offers various extra advantages like an attractive salary package, including a variety of extra-legal benefits such as a company car, fuel card, and mobile phone. Read more on http:// jobs.qbd.eu/.

Company activities Validation (equipment, software, process, GAMP5), Quality management (consultancy, smart QbD, toxicology reports, systems, training) Tech Transfer (outsourcing, mergers and acquisition, spin-offs, methodology) We seek Being a club of young, dynamic scientists like bio-engineers, biomedical scientists, pharmacists, masters in chemistry or molecular biologists, Quality by Design welcomes initiators who think in solutions and approach Company Profiles 71

Information/contact C: Vanessa Coeck T: +32(0)15794794 E: [email protected] W: www.qpeople.be

Q-People Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 35 General Q-People is a company focused on training, mentoring and coaching of talent within the Life Sciences. Why? It’s because we don’t want to see specialist knowledge, talent and ability being wasted. Our insight and experience within Quality & Compliance projects enables us to better match the interests and needs of our clients with those of our consultants. Q-People put people first, to ensure appreciation and encourage higher levels of performance and engagement. Our committed follow-up to projects, as well as our fine-tuning, coaching and training ensure consultants have the competences they need for everyone’s benefit. Company activities Q-People delivers tailored made solutions within Quality and Compliance projects. Each day we align and engage our experts to make sure quality risks are under control, by delivering knowledge and expertise within quality and compliance management. Q-People is active in pharmaceutical, biotech, API and medical device production.

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With our different brands we make knowledge transition and competence development possible at our clients. It will enable companies to keep the expertise “in house”. We seek »» Project engineers »» C&Q engineers »» Validation engineers »» QA/QC Manager/Officers »» Lab System/CSV engineers »» Training coordinators »» Training system consultants »» Certified Trainers We offer »» Exciting projects in line with your knowledge and experience »» A team guaranteed to support you »» An employment contract with an interesting salary and interesting benefits but first and foremost: »» A unique HR policy aimed at following-up, training and coaching in order to stimulate your career.  

Information/contact T: +32(0)35405540 E: [email protected] W: www.solid-e.be

Solid Engineering & Consultants Active in the sectors

»» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 200 General Solid Engineering is a Project Sourcing Agency with offices in Antwerp, Ghent and Breda. We are specialized in staffing solutions for Engineering and Construction Professionals in Oil&Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Buildings, Infrastructure and Facility Management. Solid was founded in 2006 and currently employs about 175 consultants with permanent or freelance contracts. At Solid, we are looking to build and maintain a long term relationship with our customers and consultants. Finding the right project for our consultant and the ideal consultant for our customer is what we do. Company activities We recruit professionals for jobs in Pharma, Food and (Petro)Chemicals, both for permanent as temporary positions. Our wide range of career opportunities include: »» Project Management »» Design and Engineering of Installations »» Process Improvement »» Quality Assurance »» Validation and Qualification

We seek Solid Engineering is continuously looking to welcome new Professionals, from young potentials to senior profiles, to increase the growth of our Solid company. To find out more about our current projects we would like to refer you to our website: www.solid-e.be We offer We invest in your future through personalized training, career advice and on-the-job coaching. Our rich experience and broad customer portfolio combined with your professional potential guarantees the successful development of your career. We offer an attractive salary with various fringe benefits such as a mobile phone, meal allowance and travel allowance or a company car with a fuel card. SOLID always strives for a captivating and stimulating working environment within technologically advanced companies. Our core business is to continuously meet the changing employment needs. When working through our extensive network of companies, you can fully develop your unique talent!

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Information/contact C: Star. T: +32(0)32068150 E: [email protected] W: www.starpowerpeople.com

Star. Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Multinational Number of employees Every day more than 1,500 STAR professionals contribute actively to the success of projects of prominent clients across the world in various key sectors. They are highly qualified technical specialists with knowledge of the industry and a passion for their work. General STAR is a specialist service provider assisting clients with challenging CAPEX and OPEX projects in seven core sectors: Oil & (Petro) chemicals, Gas, Energy, Offshore & Marine, Storage, Offshore & Marine, Civil & Infrastructures and Life Science. We have years of experience in these markets and understand the challenges companies face. Our specialists and project teams can be involved right from the early preparatory stages, through to the installation, maintenance and end of life phases. STAR has four key support services: 1. Project Solutions 2. Consultancy 3. Staffing 4. Headhunting

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Company activities STAR specialises in project management, consultancy and secondment in all the major disciplines within process related industries. We provide a broad range of services and tailored solutions depending of our clients’ needs. We seek STAR is the specialist for specialists. We are dedicated to process industry and infrastructures related industries and have access to national and international projects from the leading names in the business. We are continuously seeking on all levels for specialists within the fields of Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Safety & Environmental, QA/QC, Construction, Shutdown & Maintenance and Commissioning to join us on these challenging projects. We offer STAR offers various contract options. We often work with project-based agreements, giving you flexibility and maximum earnings. But a fixed contract or freelance agreements are also possible. Your personal consultant listens carefully to your requirements. They work tirelessly to find the right projects for your specialism with the best clients in the industry. If you are ambitious and want to commit to STAR, we offer you various tailored training opportunities, enabling you to fulfil your career aspirations. These can vary from brief training sessions, specific courses and personal coaching to long-term, higher vocational or university education.

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Information/contact C: Eva Zobell T: +32(0)37271602 E: [email protected] W: www.tec.be

tec Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Recruitment office Number of employees 350 General tec is an independent technical consultancy agency. We have been providing technical expertise for engineering projects in the industry, construction and telecom but also pharma, food and life sciences sectors since 1991. With an extensive team of specialised consultants and a wide network, tec belongs to the leading players in the Belgian market. Inspired by an ambitious growth strategy we continue to strengthen our leading position in the market of technical consultancy. We thereby continuously build long-term partnerships with our clients and consultants. Company activities Next to consultants who provide support for all sorts of engineering projects, tec also delivers a wide range of highly talented and qualified validation engineers, architects, project managers, engineers and designers of all disciplines, commissioning and qualification consultants, cost controllers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, planners, procurement specialists, health and safety consultants, construction and supervision specialists. 76 Company Profiles

We seek A solid partnership is based on how well our consultants can benefit our projects. We take into account these parameters: attained knowledge level, courses taken, experience and the ability to put all this into practice. We assess your practical knowledge, experience, motivation and personality in several interviews. We evaluate your specific drive, expertise and experience in your field. This tells us for which project you can be used and which additional courses may be of interest. Either you can come and work for us with a permanent or temporary employment contract or you can work independently as a self-employed contractor. We offer Besides a competitive compensation tec offers permanent training in technical and soft skills to our consultants with an extensive program that offers huge value. 

Information/contact C: Gwenda Vanoudendycke T: +32(0)488071819 E: [email protected] W: www.whoohoo.be

Whoohoo Belgium Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Other

We offer Whoohoo® has a variety of work options available for our talent. Whether you love the freelance lifestyle, or prefer to have both feet on the ground with a real contract, Whoohoo® has the challenge for you. Let your passion take the steering wheel of your career.

Number of employees 150-200 General Whoohoo® is a recruitment agency representing highly educated professionals in the technical sector, including the construction, engineering, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. We’re bridging the gap between motivated individuals and companies that can’t wait to take on great colleagues. We believe that everyone with the right mentality deserves a job that makes him or her go Whoohoo®. So we made it our mission to find you that exact job. Company activities We’ll make sure you find the right job, one that’s not only challenging, but in a career in which you can make a real difference, because we know a job is not just about money… it’s about passion and the Whoohoo® factor. We seek We are looking for highly educated professionals who can’t wait to put their talent and passion to work. Whatever your passion is, you can find the career that makes you go Whoohoo® on our website www.whoohoo.be.

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Information/contact C: Workindenmark T: +45(0)72223300 E: [email protected] W: www.workindenmark.dk

Workindenmark Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» Other Number of employees 30 General Workindenmark is a public employment service for highly qualified international candidates looking for a job in Denmark, and Danish companies searching for talented foreign employees. Company activities Our three Workindenmark centres, placed in Copenhagen, Odense and Aarhus, offer a series of recruitment services to employers and information and guidance to jobseekers about living and working in Denmark. In addition, our website provides both job seekers and employers with the information, guidance and tools to bring together Danish employers and foreign candidates. We seek Workindenmark seeks highly skilled employees for a large number of Danish companies. One of the sectors we work with, is the Life Science sector, where a number of Danish companies are looking for qualified candidates. Workindenmark strives to offer the best services to Danish employers in their search of qualified international employees from abroad, by: »» Posting vacancies on “Workindenmark.dk” and other relevant European job databases 78 Company Profiles

to make them visible to an international audience »» Finding international candidates that meet the requirements »» Presenting vacancies at relevant European job fairs »» Offering Spouse Programmes and Welcome Package with relevant and practical information about living and working in Denmark (in English) »» Offering advice regarding residence and work permits, registration certificates, social security number, health insurance card, authorization, tax, etc. We offer We offer all international job seekers - no matter if you already live in Denmark or still reside in your native country - assistance in the process of finding a job, navigating in relation to the Danish authorities and securing a smooth transition to the Danish labour market and society. Workindenmark offers international job seekers the following services: »» Visibility to Danish employers (CV bank) »» Access to job vacancies (job database) »» Job search courses »» Individual guidance about job search »» Job search for students or graduates »» Spouse/partner programmes »» Easy access to Workindenmark specialists telephone hotline (in English and Polish) »» Advice regarding residence and work permits, registration certificates, social security number, health insurance card, authorisation, tax, etc. »» Welcome package with relevant and practical information about living and working in Denmark.

Information/contact C: Véronique Beunnens/Bruno Baetens T: +32(0)10486195/+32(0)92615117 E: [email protected]/[email protected] W: www.xpepharmascience.com/www.euro-engineering.com

XPE Pharma & Science / euro engineering Active in the sectors

»» Bio/Life Sciences »» Chemistry »» Food »» Pharma

Type of organisation »» XPE Pharma & Science: HR service provider in the life science environment »» euro engineering: Engineering company specialised in engineering projects within food, beverages, chemistry & pharma Both XPE Pharma & Science and euro engineering are part of the Adecco group (Professional Staffing). Number of employees XPE Pharma & Science: ± 250 euro engineering: ± 60 engineers General XPE Pharma & Science XPE Pharma & Science is a full service organisation specialized in HR & Project services in the life science environment. We are talent leader in pharma, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, R&D and consumer health and have 4 domains of expertise: Clinical, Technical, Medical, Sales & Marketing. euro engineering We service and fulfil the most complicated engineering demands, follow-up projects from A to Z and live up to our commitments made. Not enough to see the difference? The quality, enthusiasm and dedication of our people ensures one will notice. Company activities XPE Pharma & Science Our service offering is a unique combination

of providing our clients Medical, Clinical, Technical scientific and commercial expertise through staffing, consultancy, project management and project delivery. euro engineering Contracting (highly skilled engineers for project based assignments) & Permanent Placement (Engineering experts for permanent hiring solutions). We seek XPE Pharma & Science Medical, clinical, technical scientific and commercial profiles with experience in Pharma, biotech, food & beverage, diagnostics, consumer health and/or life science. euro engineering Process/Production Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers ... We offer XPE Pharma & Science Our goal is to ensure that XPErts/candidates find their way through the jungle to the best opportunities. We will help you develop your talents and expertise. Whether you are looking for a permanent position, like to develop your expertize while working on different projects, or you are looking for guidance in your career development, we can help. euro engineering Find your passion back in one of our jobs! At euro engineering you already have the choice. From multinationals to SMEs ... we help you to take the next step in your career. We are already looking forward to meeting you!

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