Director Of Assay Development

Abcam

Eugene, United States
On-site
End-to-end assay development
Cell, biochemical, and immunoassay products
Multidisciplinary r&d teams
Abcam is seeking a Director of Assay Development to lead the development of innovative assay solutions in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. This on-site position in Eugene, Oregon, requires a PhD and substantial experience in immunoassays and team leadership

Job Summary

  • The Director of Assay Development is responsible for helping shape and execute the company’s assay strategy, driving innovation, and overseeing end‑to‑end development of cell, biochemical and immunoassay products.
  • This role leads multidisciplinary R&D teams, manages a robust assay pipeline, and partners closely with commercial and scientific stakeholders to ensure delivery of high‑quality, market‑leading assay solutions.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor large, multi‑disciplinary R&D teams across multiple U.S. sites, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

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Match Score: 85

Abcam is seeking a Director of Assay Development to lead the development of innovative assay solutions in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. This on-site position in Eugene, Oregon, requires a PhD and substantial experience in immunoassays and team leadership.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end assay development
  • Cell, biochemical, and immunoassay products
  • Multidisciplinary R&D teams
  • Market needs translation
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of belonging
  • Innovate at the speed of life
  • Tangible impact

Key Requirements

  • PhD in life science discipline
  • 10+ years developing antibodies/immunoassays
  • 5+ years leading R&D teams/projects
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

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