FSD Scientific Affairs Manager

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

401k with profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Education benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories’ Food Science Division is seeking a Scientific Affairs Officer to lead scientific strategies supporting regulatory submissions and product validations in the Americas. This role requires collaboration across functions to align science with business priorities.

The candidate will manage external validations, coordinate regulatory documents (AOAC, Health Canada), and engage with regulators and key stakeholders while ensuring policy compliance and rigorous scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in scientific affairs or related field.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and validation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scientific strategies to support validations and US/AMER submissions.
• Coordinate and prepare scientific documents and regulatory responses.
• Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to align science with priorities.
• Supervise strategic scientific partnerships in the Americas.
• Stay updated on scientific advances and regulatory guidelines.
• Represent Bio-Rad with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies.

Skills

Scientific writing

Regulatory submissions

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

PhD or master's degree

Job description

The Food Science Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Scientific Affairs Officer. Based in US and Focused on Americas region, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of scientific strategies to support regulatory submissions and approvals as well as the external validation of FSD products. This role requires a strong background in scientific research, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Oversee the implementation of scientific strategies to support validations and approvals in Americas for FSD products.
• Coordinate and prepare scientific documents, including validation reports for AOAC and Health Canada, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of scientific strategies with Business priorities.
• Supervise strategic scientific partnerships in the Americas.
• Stay up to date with scientific advancements, industry trends, and regulatory guidelines to inform strategic decision-making.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

What You Bring:

• Education: Advanced degree (Ph. D, master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific affairs, or a related field within the Food or biotechnology industry.
• A good understanding of AOAC (US) and Health Canada (Canada) or MAPA (Brazil) validation processes will be appreciated.
• A good knowledge of USDA and FDA organizations in the field of Food Microbiology will be also highly considered.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Location:

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 to $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.