Senior Director, Antibody & Assay Platforms

LaneHelp; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam is seeking a Sr. Director of Assays R&D to lead the development of antibodies, antibody pairs, proteins, and immunoassays across two sites, including Eugene, OR and Waltham, MA.

The role focuses on delivering sustainable product growth and ensuring high-quality, scalable assay platforms. The selected leader will drive scientific and technical direction, build collaborative relationships with finance, program management, product, and sales, and report to the VP/CSO.

Qualifications

• PhD in life science with broad practical knowledge of antibody/immunoassay technologies and platforms.
• 15+ years of experience developing and validating antibodies, immunoassays, and/or ligand-binding assays.
• 10+ years spent effectively managing multiple people and projects; proven leadership in scientific settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of antibodies, antibody pairs, proteins, immunoassays and biochemical assays across two sites.
• Manage R&D teams, collaborating with commercial partners to deliver new products to spec.
• Drive speed, output and quality, implementing industry-leading approaches in antibody and assay platforms.

Skills

Leadership

R&D management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

Abcam is seeking a Sr. Director of Assays R&D to lead the development of antibodies, antibody pairs, proteins, and immunoassays across two sites, including Eugene, OR and Waltham, MA.

The role focuses on delivering sustainable product growth and ensuring high-quality, scalable assay platforms. The selected leader will drive scientific and technical direction, build collaborative relationships with finance, program management, product, and sales, and report to the VP/CSO.