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Head of Startup Creation & Growth

June 26th 2025

BioPark Charleroi is one of Belgium’s leading life sciences hubs hosting around a hundred companies and 3,700 individuals active in research, development, analysis and production of new drugs, medical devices, and diagnostic methods. These endeavors span diverse fields, including oncology, immune diseases, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, and neurodegenerative diseases, among others. BioPark Charleroi accommodates subsidiaries of major international corporations, SMEs from various countries (France, Spain, Canada, China,..) and Belgian companies that have ascended to global leadership positions. The growth of the campus is supported by three research institutes affiliated with ULB and UMONS, a dedicated training center, 32,000 m2 of incubators and the BioPark team. With 61 events organized in 2024, the BioPark is a dynamic ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and institutions to accelerate innovation and facilitate the emergence and growth of new ventures in life sciences.

Mission Description

1. Incubation Support

  • Scout entrepreneurial projects with the potential to become future BioPark Charleroi companies giving the ecosystem a competitive edge by identifying the ventures that will contribute to shape its future
  • Evaluate potential Life Sciences projects/startups for incubation at Biopark Charleroi
  • Guide early-stage projects through incubation by supporting business modeling, access to funding, and mentorship shaping innovative ideas into robust and scalable companies
  • Liaise with investors, VCs, and grant agencies to support startups’ funding needs.
  • Strongly collaborate with regional partners including VCs, public non-dilutive R&D co-financing institutions, organizations supporting incubation, development and attraction of companies (Sambrinvest, Charleroi Entreprendre, BioWin, IGNITY, AWEX,...)

2. Companies Integration & Growth 

  • Facilitate the successful integration of new companies into our collaborative networks through a high-impact onboarding experience
  • Act as a connector for growth by building high-value bridges between resident companies and actors such as research centres, hospitals, clusters, and expert service providers
  • Maintain and expand strategic partnerships with universities, tech transfer offices, incubators, bio-hubs and industrial stakeholders at regional, national, and international levels playing a key role in expanding and strengthening BioPark Charleroi’s network

Candidate profile

  • Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Life sciences industry, R&D, innovation or startup ecosystem
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders (startups, researchers, corporates, government)
  • Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong networks in the Walloon and Belgian Life Sciences ecosystem
  • Strong organizational and communication skills in English and French
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the biotech/medtech sector

 

Offer

Location: BioPark Charleroi, Belgium
Contract Type: Full-time/part-time at least 4 days per week

What We Offer

  • A meaningful role in a growing and ambitious life sciences hub
  • A collaborative, open, and innovation-driven international working environment
  • Opportunity to build a strong, high-value network of partners, entrepreneurs, and experts across the sector
  • Direct impact on the growth of cutting-edge biotech ventures

Contact Details

Please send your CV together with an adapted cover letter to dominique@biopark.be