Senior Scientist, Tumour Biology & Drug Discovery (Full-time, on-site)

Senior Scientist, Tumour Biology & Drug Discovery (Full-time, on-site) 
Research Team, Flindr Labs  
Are you ready to join our fight against cancer? 

The team 
Flindr is a young dynamic company based on cutting edge science that promises to deliver life changing medicines to patients in desperate need. The team is building on mechanistic insights into its next-generation precision oncology   therapeutics for patients with advanced cancer. We are looking for exceptional scientists to join us as we continue to build our research team. 

The role
As a Senior Scientist, you will play a central role in advancing Flindr’s drug discovery pipeline. You will lead scientific projects, design and execute complex experimental strategies, and contribute to the development and characterization of novel therapeutic candidates. Working closely with the scientific leadership team, you will help shape research direction, mentor junior team members, and drive scientific excellence across projects. 

 Your tasks and responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and execute research programs focused on tumour biology and cancer immunology. 
• Contribute to the planning and timely delivery of IND-enabling packages. 
• Design, develop, and optimize cellular and molecular assays to support drug discovery, preclinical candidate characterization, and clinical translation, including the establishment of pharmacodynamic assays to support clinical development. 
• Design, execute, and interpret functional in vitro studies to evaluate mechanism of action and therapeutic potential. 
• Drive data analysis, experimental planning, and scientific decision-making, ensuring that preclinical development milestones are met. 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance projects toward key milestones. 
• Mentor and provide scientific guidance to junior scientists. 
• Maintain high-quality experimental documentation and communicate scientific results effectively at all levels, including to C-level management and scientific boards. 

Your profile

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Tumour Biology, Immunology, or a related life sciences discipline. 
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company are essential. 
• Strong expertise in cancer biology and/or immuno-oncology. 
• Experience with therapeutic small-molecule discovery and development is highly preferred. 
• Extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, cellular engineering, molecular biology techniques, and functional in vitro assays. Experience with in vivo pharmacology is a plus. 
• Willingness to remain actively involved in hands-on laboratory work on a part-time basis. 
• Demonstrated experience in assay development, optimization, and implementation to support drug discovery and preclinical development. 
• Proven ability to independently lead scientific projects from concept through execution and delivery. 
• Strong scientific and strategic thinking, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and data to both scientific and cross-functional audiences. 
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to work effectively and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented environment. 
• Experience mentoring junior scientists is a plus. 
• Fluent English is required; Dutch is an asset. 
• This position requires regular on-site presence, with a minimum of 4 days per week on-site. 

Our Culture
At Flindr, we value curiosity, trust, flexibility, and teamwork. We are driven by a passion for transformative science, a commitment to the highest standards, and an open, collaborative environment that embraces diversity and fosters innovation. Together, we work with resilience and accountability to create life-changing therapies for cancer patients. 

Our offer
We offer a competitive salary package. Our talented team works in an inspiring area of VIB Bio Incubator Gent (Technologiepark 94, 9052, Ghent, Belgium) in a dedicated state-of-the-art facility. We believe in people development and team spirit!   

Flindr Therapeutics & Flindr Labs
Flindr develops a pipeline of first-in-class small molecules for the precision treatment of cancer. We are doing this using our Flindr Engine, which enables us to discover novel targets in both cancer and immune cells. Flindr was founded by experts from the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NCI), the Oncode Institute, and the VIB, which are internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer research. Effective as January 2025 Flindr established Flindr Labs as its active branch located in Ghent, Belgium, where all hands-on activities take place. When hiring new employees, we look for people who pay attention to details, therefore we ask you to use the word butterfly in your application. In addition, we look for people who will fit in well with the collaborative, rigorous, and entrepreneurial spirit of our company. 

Join Us in Transforming Cancer Treatment 
If you are a passionate scientist with drive for innovation and a desire to make a difference in oncology, Flindr Therapeutics invites you to apply. Together, we can advance the frontier of cancer research and improve the lives of patients worldwide. 

Interested? 
Please send your motivation letter and CV to operations@flindrtx.com before October 31st, 2026. For more information about the position, please contact Joëlle Vos (Head Operations) –  operations@flindrtx.com   

Looking forward to meeting you.  

 The Flindr Team!