Technical Liaison Manager - Diagnostic Materials

Grifols; California (MO); On-site; USD 88,750 - 133,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 5% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Technical Liaison Manager in California. This role acts as the bridge between Bio Supplies and various internal teams, ensuring smooth operations and communication concerning diagnostic materials.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s or master’s in relevant sciences and 5+ years in the biotech or life sciences fields. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to translate technical requirements between scientific and operational teams.
• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics, biotech, or life sciences industry.
• Familiarity with biological materials used in diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact between Bio Supplies and internal teams.
• Manage collaboration with diagnostic R&D and development teams.
• Support multiple internal diagnostic programs and coordinate material demands.

Skills

Immunoassay technologies

Antigen–antibody interactions

Multiplex diagnostic platforms

Molecular diagnostics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

5+ years of experience in diagnostics or biotechnology

Job description

Grifols is a global healthcare company with a focus on plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine.

Technical Liaison Manager – Diagnostic Materials

This role serves as the primary technical interface between Bio Supplies and internal diagnostic business units, bridging diagnostic R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams with Bio Supplies operations, supply chain, and production teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between Bio Supplies and internal diagnostic business units.
• Manage ongoing collaboration with stakeholders including diagnostic R&D, assay development teams, and program leaders.
• Coordinate incoming requests for both reactive and non‑reactive biological materials.
• Support multiple internal diagnostic programs across the organization.
• Proactively identify, propose, and implement new processes and approaches beyond existing routine manufacturing practices in collaboration with diagnostic stakeholders.

Technical Translation & Material Specification

• Support internal diagnostic teams in defining material characteristics, panel composition, and sample requirements for proof of concepts, assay development, controls, calibrators, validation, and manufacturing.
• Act as a technical bridge between diagnostic R&D teams and Bio Supplies production, quality, and sourcing teams.
• Provide guidance on the suitability, availability, and limitations of plasma‑derived materials for specific diagnostic applications.
• Facilitate the transfer of material requirements from development programs into manufacturable specifications.

Additional Responsibilities

• Development Program Support
  • Provide supplier‑side technical support to internal diagnostic development programs.
  • Maintain visibility into program timelines and development milestones to anticipate material needs.
  • Ensure materials required for development, validation, and manufacturing activities are properly specified and communicated internally.
• Material Demand Visibility & Internal Coordination
  • Collect and consolidate material forecasts and projected needs from internal diagnostic teams.
  • Communicate anticipated demand internally to operations, supply chain, and demand planning teams.
  • Coordinate with the Supply & Demand Planning function to ensure awareness and alignment regarding expected material needs.
  • Maintain visibility on potential material supply constraints or risks and facilitate communication across stakeholders.
• Strategic and Operational Support
  • Support business development activities related to diagnostic materials.
  • Identify opportunities to expand Bio Supplies’ support for internal diagnostic programs.
  • Contribute to operational or process improvement initiatives within the plasma processing organization.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Preferred Technical Knowledge
  • Immunoassay technologies.
  • Antigen–antibody interactions.
  • Multiplex diagnostic platforms.
  • Molecular diagnostics and NAT‑based testing.
  • Plasma‑derived biological materials used in diagnostic applications.
• Core Competencies
  • Strong ability to translate technical requirements between scientific and operational teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple functions and departments.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
  • Organizational and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in matrixed organizations.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong communicator capable of bridging scientific, operational, and business perspectives.
  • Highly collaborative and relationship‑oriented.
  • Comfortable navigating complex technical discussions.
  • Proactive, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented.
  • Able to operate effectively in dynamic development environments.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or biotechnology.
• Advanced degrees are preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in the in‑vitro diagnostics, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Experience collaborating with diagnostic assay development or R&D teams.
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments involving R&D, manufacturing, and operations.
• Familiarity with biological materials used in diagnostics such as plasma or serum panels, controls and calibrators, antigen–antibody systems, diagnostic assay development workflows, and immunoassay testing platforms.

Benefits

• Estimated annual pay range: $88,750.00–$133,170.00 (California, USA).
• Eligibility to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other standard benefits.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: Vista, California – North America (USA).