Head of Bioanalytical Scientific Affairs and R&D

IDEXX • Columbia, MO

79d • $200,000

About The Position

IDEXX BioAnalytics is experiencing strong growth as a Contract Testing Organization (CTO), supporting over 4,000 research organizations with innovative bioanalytical solutions. The business is positioned to accelerate its regulated service offerings, leveraging organic expansion and targeted M&A to lead as a trusted scientific partner for biopharma innovators and next-generation research pipelines. Opportunities for further scale are significant, especially through building GLP- and GMP-compliant capabilities and expanding ISO-accredited and research-use laboratory sites. Within this context, the Head of Bioanalytical Scientific Affairs and R&D will play a pivotal role in shaping IDEXX BioAnalytics’ scientific vision—for both regulated assay and cell/preclinical testing services—and driving the evolution of its bioanalytical CRO pipeline. Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will develop and execute strategies for new scientific service development and portfolio expansion, partnering across teams and with external clients to anticipate and meet the regulated testing needs of cell therapy and preclinical biopharma customers.

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or related fields in biological or biomedical sciences.
• DVM or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading scientific R&D or scientific affairs in global bioanalytical, pharma, biotech, or CRO/CTO environments.
• Deep understanding of the regulated testing needs for cell therapy, advanced therapies, and preclinical biopharma service customers.
• Experience shaping and launching programs in GLP, GMP, or ISO-compliant labs.
• Demonstrated ability to chart and execute a vision for bioanalytical service innovation and pipeline growth.
• Strong people leader with experience inspiring, mentoring, and enabling multidisciplinary scientific teams.
• Confident communicator and collaborator, effective at engaging clients, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
• Innovative mindset, strategic perspective, and commitment to advancing IDEXX BioAnalytics’ position in evolving, regulated markets.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and lead an R&D and scientific affairs strategy to expand and differentiate IDEXX BioAnalytics’ regulated assay and cell testing portfolio.
• Bring a forward-looking vision for bioanalytical CRO pipeline expansion, identifying new scientific growth areas and integrating emerging technologies.
• Serve as a scientific thought leader, cultivating a collaborative innovation culture, mentoring scientific teams, and proactively engaging with customers and industry stakeholders.
• Champion innovation in assay/platform development, data delivery, and technology adoption to enhance customer experience and maximize scientific value.
• Partner with regulatory, business development, and operational leaders to ensure newly expanded services meet the highest standards of GLP, GMP, and ISO compliance.
• Advise on scientific and regulatory best practices, actively monitoring industry trends, guideline evolution, and client needs.
• Represent IDEXX BioAnalytics as an expert leader in client, regulatory, and scientific forums.
• Support on-market serologic, PCR, genetic and microbiology test services including test development and improvement.
• Lead a high functioning team of veterinary scientists responsible for on-market test support and new test development.

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $200,000 based on experience.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus.
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits.
• Day-One 5% matching 401k.
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees