Head of BioAnalytics Scientific Affairs and R&D
About The Position
The Head of Bioanalytical Scientific Affairs and R&D will play a pivotal role in shaping IDEXX BioAnalytics’ scientific and service strategy—driving the evolution of our regulated assay and cell/preclinical testing portfolio. This leader will have a proven track record in translat ing customer needs into practical, scalable solutions, ensuring our offerings anticipate and meet the requirements of cell therapy and biopharma clients. Reporting to executive leadership, you will partner across teams and with external stakeholders to deliver innovation that is both scientifically sound and commercially relevant.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences preferred (PhD, DVM, or equivalent experience); MBA a plus.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in scientific affairs, service development, or applied R&D within biopharma, CRO/CTO, or related regulated environments.
- Proven track record of bridging science and business—developing services that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
- Deep understanding of cell therapy and advanced therapy testing workflows, with experience launching GLP/GMP-compliant programs.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of building collaborative, customer-focused teams.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; comfortable engaging with clients, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
- Strategic mindset with a bias for practical innovation and market impact.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead a strategy for scientific affairs and service development that expands and differentiates IDEXX BioAnalytics’ regulated testing portfolio, aligned to real-world biopharma and advanced therapy workflows.
- Identify emerging customer needs and market trends, translating them into actionable service innovations and pipeline priorities.
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, and regulatory teams to launch new offerings that meet GLP, GMP, and ISO standards.
- Engage directly with customers and industry forums to represent IDEXX as a trusted scientific partner focused on applied solutions.
- Drive innovation in assay development, data delivery, and technology adoption to enhance customer experience and operational scalability.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing scientific team responsible for both on-market test support and new service development.
- Provide scientific guidance to clients on testing services and results, ensuring clarity and confidence in our solutions.
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 but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
