Pierre Lebrun

About

Experienced R&D leader with over 15 years of expertise in designing and executing research and development strategies. Proven track record in managing teams and driving the development of innovative multiplexed technologies for in vitro diagnostics (IVD). Skilled in scientific project management, regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, IVDR), and fostering strategic partnerships with academic and industrial stakeholders. Passionate about technological innovation and committed to advancing cutting-edge solutions in biotechnology.

Experience

• Innobiochips (9 yrs 6 mos)
  • Head of Product Development (R&D)
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Defining and implementing the R&D strategy in alignment with the company's objectives. - Supervising and coordinating strategic research projects (blood grouping: OMNYS) - Managing and motivating a multidisciplinary team (researchers, engineers, and technicians). - Developing academic and industrial partnerships. - Drafting and filing two patents. - Collaborating with regulatory and commercial departments to ensure the market launch of new in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. - Member of the Executive Committee.

  • Division Manager : Transfusion & Transplantation
    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Managing the development of miniaturized diagnostic tests (OMNYS) and existing market products (multiplexed HLA serology for BAG Diagnostics). - Developing and validating innovative new technologies. - Leading, mentoring, and enhancing the skills of a four-person team. - Collaborating with regulatory and commercial teams to accelerate product industrialization.

  • Project Leader R&D
    Jan 2017 - Feb 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    - Designing and developing innovative diagnostic tests (Coronavirus, Crohn’s disease, blood grouping). - Optimizing experimental protocols and validating new technological approaches. - Managing and coaching a team of three.

• R&D Speaker at Lille University
  Jan 2019 - Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 6 mos

• Project Leader at Flamish Institute of Biotechnology (VIB)/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
  Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 · 5 yrs

  - Managing projects in biochemistry and structural biology. - Screening drug candidates for peripheral neuropathies. - Publishing six scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Junior Researcher (Ph.D) at Inserm, Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille, France
  Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  - Conducting structural biology research on virulence factors of tuberculosis and salmonellosis. - Publishing two scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Teaching at Institut Catholique de Lille
  Sep 2008 - Jun 2009 · 10 mos

  Lab-courses/ / practicals in Biochemical enzymology