Senior Director, Assays R&D — Lead Antibody & Immunoassays

Danaher Corporation; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 149,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentive pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abcam is seeking a Sr. Director Assays R&D to lead two sites in Eugene, OR, reporting to the VP, Research and Innovation or CSO. You will drive antibody and assay development, provide scientific leadership, and deliver on-time product development at scale.

You will build and mentor a diverse, cross-functional team across global locations, aligning R&D objectives with commercial growth and defining industry-leading processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in life science with broad practical knowledge of antibody/immunoassay technologies.
• 15+ years developing/validating antibodies and immunoassays; 10+ years leading teams.
• Experience guiding global teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Understanding of business drivers across R&D and commercial functions.
• Ability to design and sustain high-performing R&D organizations.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering assays and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of antibodies, antibody pairs, proteins and assays across two sites.
• Provide scientific leadership to optimize speed, output, and quality.
• Own on-time delivery of global antibody/assay pipelines and track KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, PM, product, sales, and manufacturing.
• Manage Lab Technician to Director level; oversee training and performance reviews.
• Advance sustainability and technology transfer requirements for reagents.
• Identify innovative opportunities and contribute to IP development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Scientific expertise

Antibody/immunoassay experience

Education

PhD in life science

Tools

Laboratory leadership

Job description

Abcam is seeking a Sr. Director Assays R&D to lead two sites in Eugene, OR, reporting to the VP, Research and Innovation or CSO. You will drive antibody and assay development, provide scientific leadership, and deliver on-time product development at scale.

You will build and mentor a diverse, cross-functional team across global locations, aligning R&D objectives with commercial growth and defining industry-leading processes.