Head of R&D: Turning Science into Diagnostics

Birn+Partners; Norway; On-site; NOK 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentian Diagnostics seeks an experienced Head of Research & Development to lead and evolve our R&D organization across Norway and Sweden. You will align maintenance and new product development with customer needs, shaping the portfolio and capabilities to deliver meaningful diagnostic solutions.

You will partner with Commercial, Product Management, Operations and Quality & Regulatory Affairs to drive value, maintain scientific excellence, and balance ambitious science with commercial priorities

Qualifications

• An MSc or PhD within Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or another equivalent scientific discipline.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience from R&D, Product Development or Innovation within Diagnostics, MedTech, Biotechnology or another Life Science environment.
• Experience leading highly specialized teams and developing both people and organizations.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across Commercial, Operations, Product Management, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience balancing scientific ambition with commercial priorities.
• A structured yet agile approach to leadership, enabling decisions to be made with both quality and speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop Gentian's Research & Development organization and processes.
• Develop people, leaders and technical capabilities across the R&D function with the goal to strive for best-in-class teamwork and expertise.
• Contribute actively to Gentian's overall business strategy as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Ensure that product maintenance and development remain closely aligned with customer needs and business priorities following clearly defined design specifications and decision making milestones.
• Drive strong collaboration across Commercial, Product Management, Operations and Quality & Regulatory Affairs.
• Build a culture characterized by curiosity, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and identification with patients needs.
• Strengthen Gentian's innovation capabilities while ensuring focus, prioritization and efficient execution.
• Represent Gentian externally towards customers, partners and the scientific community.

Education

MSc/PhD in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry

Job description

Gentian Diagnostics seeks an experienced Head of Research & Development to lead and evolve our R&D organization across Norway and Sweden. You will align maintenance and new product development with customer needs, shaping the portfolio and capabilities to deliver meaningful diagnostic solutions.

You will partner with Commercial, Product Management, Operations and Quality & Regulatory Affairs to drive value, maintain scientific excellence, and balance ambitious science with commercial priorities