Innovation Lead - Launching New Life Sciences Services

HIRANI; Limavady; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

8% combined pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Healthcare package

Private medical cover

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Axis Bioservices, a Northern Ireland-based CRO, seeks a dynamic Head of Innovation to drive growth by creating and launching new assays and services. The role blends hands-on science with strategic business development and external representation at conferences.

You will identify market opportunities, manage select client projects, and build new business through outreach and networking, including at industry events. This is a senior, impactful position shaping future capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in life science discipline required.
• Demonstrated assay/method development experience in CRO/biotech/pharma context.
• Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Proven ability to identify and convert market opportunities.
• Business development experience in a scientific organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify market gaps and client needs, developing novel assays and services for commercial launch.
• Lead internal R&D projects from concept to validated service.
• Oversee select client projects, ensuring scientific delivery to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Build new customer relationships and deliver technical sales presentations.
• Represent Axis Bioservices at conferences, industry events, and client meetings.
• Achieve agreed revenue targets, with commission incentives for successful project acquisition.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic innovation priorities.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

PhD or MSc in life science

Job description

Axis Bioservices, a Northern Ireland-based CRO, seeks a dynamic Head of Innovation to drive growth by creating and launching new assays and services. The role blends hands-on science with strategic business development and external representation at conferences.

You will identify market opportunities, manage select client projects, and build new business through outreach and networking, including at industry events. This is a senior, impactful position shaping future capabilities.