Strategic Market Scientist, Life Sciences

Cytiva-Sweden-Ab; Marma Persborg; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Sweden is seeking a hands-on Market Support Scientist to operate at the intersection of R&D and commercial strategy. You will design experiments to showcase performance of lab-scale protein research tools and translate results into customer-facing content.

The role requires strong experimental capability, clear scientific communication, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing multiple projects within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• PhD required with hands-on protein purification experience.
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific data in writing.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills.
• Hands-on experience with ÄKTA systems and UNICORN.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute wet-lab experiments demonstrating performance and differentiation of key systems (ÄKTA, Biacore, imaging platforms, chromatography consumables).
• Translate experimental outcomes into application notes, technical guides, white papers, and other customer-facing materials.
• Collaborate with product management and marketing to define content needs and align with portfolio priorities.
• Take ownership of project planning and execution, including timelines and resource coordination.
• Maintain awareness of scientific developments in protein research and downstream processing via literature and conferences.
• Identify emerging applications and unmet customer needs aligned with portfolio strategy.
• Independently manage laboratory operations, including documentation, reagent procurement, and data analysis.

Skills

Protein purification

Experimental design

Scientific writing

Project management

Purification workflows

Education

PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, protein science, or related discipline

Tools

ÄKTA systems

UNICORN

Job description

Cytiva in Sweden is seeking a hands-on Market Support Scientist to operate at the intersection of R&D and commercial strategy. You will design experiments to showcase performance of lab-scale protein research tools and translate results into customer-facing content.

The role requires strong experimental capability, clear scientific communication, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing multiple projects within cross-functional teams.