R&D Lead-Product

Navinci; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 650 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking an R&D Lead-Product to oversee the development of molecular tools and reagents for spatial proteomics. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead an R&D team, managing the development process from planning through to manufacturing. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in molecular biology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ownership of end-to-end product development

Agile environment with short decision cycles

Opportunities for team growth

Supportive, cross-functional culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product development (molecular probes, reagents).
• Hands-on knowledge of assay validation, small-batch manufacturing.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product development plans; manage project priorities.
• Lead a small science team; apply agile methods for project management.
• Oversee design, optimization, and validation of detection systems.

Skills

Project Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD or MSc in Molecular Biology

Tools

Assay Validation

SOPs

Quality Control Processes

Job description

Job advertisement: R&D Lead-Product

Date of posting: June 24, 2025

Last application date: July 24, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

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Navinci is a Swedish biotech company specializing in developing innovative solutions for studying in situ protein expression and interactions. With a focus and a strong legacy in developing in situ proximity ligation assay technology, Navinci has established itself as a center of excellence in the field and has a broad portfolio of products that help researchers study protein interactions in depth.

We are now looking to expand our R&D team in Uppsala, Sweden. We’re on an exciting journey to grow the company. If you are passionate about science, loves a dynamic and changing environment and want to be part of the team building a company – this is the role for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a product development lead to oversee the development of molecular tools and reagents for spatial proteomics. You will lead a small R&D team, drive planning and execution across the development lifecycle, and ensure smooth handover to manufacturing and product support. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of science, process, and product.

Key Responsibilities

·Define and maintain product development plans; manage stage-gate decisions and project priorities.

·Lead a small science team; apply agile methods and sprint planning aligned to Navinci’s timelines.

·Oversee design, optimization, and validation of conjugates, detection systems, and tissue-based assays.

·Translate lab protocols to small-batch manufacturing; document and qualify processes with Quality and Operations.

·Collaborate with Applications, Operations, and Commercial to ensure technical readiness, reagent availability, and customer support.

·Troubleshoot customer issues, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvements in performance and usability.

Qualifications

Required:

·PhD or MSc in Molecular Biology, or related field

·7+ years of experience in product development (molecular probes, reagents, or RUO kits)

·Hands-on knowledge of assay validation, and small-batch manufacturing

·Experience with SOPs, technical specifications, design transfer, and QC processes

·Strong project leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

·Proven ability to lead and mentor small technical teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

·Background in spatial biology, proteomics, or in situ assays

·Familiarity with RUO quality systems and process validation

What We Offer

·Ownership of end-to-end product development in a high-impact field

·Agile environment with short decision cycles and close collaboration

·Opportunities to grow your team and shape scalable processes

·Supportive, cross-functional culture focused on innovation and execution