Associate Vice President, Clinical R&D

DK05 DAKO Denmark R&D & Manufacturing; Glostrup Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Denmark (Glostrup) seeks an Associate Vice President of Clinical R&D to lead the global organization responsible for developing clinical diagnostic solutions. You will drive execution of the product roadmap across assays, instruments, software, and integrated workflows, and build a high-performing, regulated, cross-functional team.

The role requires a track record in medical devices or IVD development, leadership of global teams, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, software, or technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of product-development experience in medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading global, multidisciplinary teams and launching complex products.
• Experience spanning reagents, assays, instruments, software, systems engineering, or clinical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute the CDD Development in partnership with the Clinical & Diagnostics Division leadership team.
• Own the execution of developing the product roadmap across solutions encompassing assays, instruments, software, and integrated solutions.
• Lead new product development from concept through design transfer, and commercialization.
• Ensure programs meet customer, clinical, technical, quality, regulatory, financial, and schedule objectives.
• Align R&D with Product Management, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, and field organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulated medical devices

Product development

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Vice President of Clinical R&D will lead the global organization responsible for developing Agilent’s clinical diagnostic solutions. Based in Glostrup, this leader will drive execution of the clinical development solution roadmap across assays, instruments, software, and integrated workflows. We are seeking a strategic, results-driven leader with a strong record of product development, organizational leadership, and execution in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the CDD Development in partnership with the Clinical & Diagnostics Division leadership team.
• Own the execution of developing the product roadmap across solutions encompassing assays, instruments, software, and integrated solutions.
• Lead new product development from concept through design transfer, and commercialization.
• Ensure programs meet customer, clinical, technical, quality, regulatory, financial, and schedule objectives.
• Align R&D with Product Management, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, and field organizations.
• Ensure development activities comply with Agilent’s Quality Management System and applicable global medical-device and IVD requirements.
• Lead portfolio investment, resource planning, budgets, organizational performance, and program risk management efforts.
• Build a high-performing global R&D organization, develop future leaders, and strengthen technical capabilities while driving process improvement and execution efficiencies through digitization, automation, and systems modernization.
• Represent Clinical R&D with key customers, scientific leaders, and external partners.
• Deeply engage with the Agilent R&D community and Chief Technology Office team to ensure alignment and implementation with enterprise innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, software, or technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of product-development experience in medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading global, multidisciplinary teams and launching complex products.
• Experience spanning several relevant areas, such as reagents, assays, instruments, software, systems engineering, or clinical workflows.
• Strong knowledge of medical-device or IVD development, design controls, risk management, quality systems, and applicable regulations.
• Proven strategic, financial, organizational-development, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Experience

• Clinical diagnostics development in pathology, immunohistochemistry, companion diagnostics, or other cancer diagnostics.
• Integrated hardware, software, consumable, and assay development.
• Support for global regulatory submissions and commercialization across multiple markets.
• Leading a substantial R&D organization through growth or transformation.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: 10% of the Time Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: R&D Graduate and Student

Company Culture & Mission

Visit our career site and learn more about Agilent! Watch our video playlist to get a glimpse of life at Agilent! As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting‑edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.