The context and the company

BioWin is a member-driven organisation based in Wallonia dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in the health industry. BioWin connects the best in Walloon entrepreneurship, science, medicine and engineering to help transform innovative health-tech and biopharma ideas into concrete health outcomes.

We do this through a series of tailor-made services that include sourcing collaborative projects, submitting funding applications, building product portfolios, influencing the sector’s industrial policy and maximising partnership and market expansion opportunities through various networking events.  We are committed to increasing our region’s competitiveness, supporting our brilliant network of members and ultimately serving the patients who will benefit from the advances that we help champion every day. In 2025, BioWin celebrated 19 years of innovation. To date, we have supported 79 R&D projects for a total budget of 313 million euros.

Your role

In the heart of a booming biopharma and health-tech sector, BioWin has identified the need to strengthen its R&D team with a highly qualified scientific & Sr. Programme Manager profile focused on the entrepreneurial community and passionate about their growth.

As Sr. Programme Manager, you will play a key role in the cluster’s most vital activity: supporting research projects that are considered risky, disruptive, and early-stage, particularly in the field of nuclear medicines and/or biopharma. Reporting to the Head of R&D, you’ll be part of a team of 4 people and will manage early-stage initiatives from planning through execution and will closely collaborate with your colleagues.

The role requires strong project management skills, a strong stakeholder management expertise and a very good knowledge of the radiopharmaceutical environment and or biopharma.  As such, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Research & Development to engage with internal and external stakeholders and to ensure a disruptive R&D portfolio offer. Your unique blend of expertise in radiochemistry and or biopharma + project management will be instrumental in guiding our initiatives from conception to execution, making a significant contribution to our Biotech Members..

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic projects/portfolio from conception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes and support the Manager/Management Team with strategic input on research strategy, partner identification, and expert linkage. Anticipate opportunities for synergies and innovation within the portfolio. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder management: Collaborate with C-level strategic (externally & internally) partners to identify key opportunities for growth and innovation, to capture key learning from the biotech ecosystem.
  • Conduct market trend analyses to identify opportunities, partnerships or synergies in Belgium & Europe promoting sustainable growth and innovation in the Radiopharma /Biopharma, to drive and develop appropriate business case nurturing BioWin Strategy.
  • International Benchmarking: Monitor and benchmark international best practices in project management, especially in collaborations with foreign clusters.
  • Research Consortium Coordination: Develop and coordinate research consortiums and support the preparation of regional, European or international project applications. Manage collaborative R&D projects with universities and research institutions to drive innovation in the sector.
  • Program Management : Coordinate program activities, budgets, and timelines, working closely with the Program Lead to align objectives with company strategy. Organize and coordinate calls for projects, including the selection and evaluation of funded projects by assigning experts to proposals
  • Expert Network Management: Manage a network of international experts and engage them for project evaluations
  • Administrative and Institutional Knowledge: Maintain and deepen knowledge of the administrative and institutional ecosystem (e.g.,SPW EER, Walloon Government) and foster relations for smooth project progress. Contribute to the preparation of reporting and project documentation.
  • Event support: Participate in and support the organization of networking events for BioWin members with your colleagues.
  • Process optimization: Identify key optimization to foster an efficient and collaborative way of working in close collaboration with the management and your colleagues..
  • Autonomous Work: Operate independently under the Head of Research and Development

As a catalyst for innovation, BioWin is particularly focused on three main scientific areas. As a Sr Program Manager, you will closely collaborate with your colleagues and be responsible for several projects within:

  • Biopharmacy and biomanufacturing
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Health-tech, medical Devices & In Vitro Diagnostics

Your Profile

  • Several years of project management experience in the Radiopharma sector, in a complex environment with numerous stakeholders, preferably in a Research & Development role.
  • A PhD in chemical, biochemistry, radiochemistry, or a related field.
  • A strong track record in the radiopharma and/or biopharma sector (at least 7 years).
  • Demonstrated relevant project management experience (at least 7-10 years)
  • Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in the development of European projects is an asset.
  • Knowledge of nuclear medicines or radiopharma.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
  • PMP or other project management certification preferred.
  • Curious by nature, with a strong team player mindset
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible with a good team spirit
  • Proactive, autonomous, you like to take the initiative.

On top of this, you have a good business mindset able to build bridges across the biopharma ecosystem, creating partnerships that add value for our members. You identify opportunities that strengthen our value proposition. You understand how to develop sustainable relationships that enhance the entire ecosystem, fostering positive societal impact and driving strategic innovation to support the growth and success of the biopharma industry.

Our Offer

  • A competitive and flexible salary
  • A stimulating work environment focused on projects within a dynamic team of highly qualified professionals.
  • A permanent contract with a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car.
  • A flexible, stimulating and open work environment, including a remote work policy.
  • Comprehensive training programs, including field and dedicated training sessions.
  • A unique opportunity to work on innovative projects and to have a significant impact on the development and success of these projects

BioWin is committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity within its teams. Our vacancies are open to all individuals who meet the criteria described in our job advertisements. We believe in the value of diversity and strive to create an inclusive working environment where every individual is heard and respected, regardless of factors such as disability, gender identity, marital or civil status, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, belief or sexual orientation. We are firmly committed to not discriminating on the basis of any factor other than ability.

BioWin offers a dynamic, project-focused working environment within a team of highly qualified professionals. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to express their talents, develop their skills and contribute to our common mission. All qualified candidates will be given fair consideration for employment, in compliance with GDPR standards.

In addition to a pleasant working environment, we also offer a hybrid working environment, a permanent contract, training opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car.

If you recognise yourself in the role, please contact me:

Karlyne Kanuma
HR Consultant
[email protected]
0485/51.21.89

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