Head of BioAnalytics Scientific Affairs and R&D
About The Position
The Head of BioAnalytics Scientific Affairs & R&D is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping IDEXX BioAnalytics’ scientific strategy while driving meaningful business outcomes. This role requires a credible scientific leader with strong commercial and operational acumen—someone who can bridge science and business, partner as a true peer with R&D, Operations, Commercial, and Finance leaders, and consistently put the customer at the center of decision‑making. The role combines strategic portfolio leadership, external customer engagement, and hands‑on organizational leadership to scale differentiated, market‑relevant solutions.
Requirements
- Senior Director–level leadership experience with accountability for strategy, people leadership, and business outcomes.
- Advanced degree in life sciences preferred (PhD, DVM, or equivalent experience); MBA a plus. Equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in scientific affairs, applied R&D, or service development within regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of cell therapy and advanced therapy testing workflows, including experience launching and scaling GLP/GMP‑compliant programs.
Responsibilities
- Set and evolve the multi‑year scientific and innovation strategy for IDEXX BioAnalytics in support of enterprise growth objectives.
- Define and lead the regulated testing portfolio across scientific affairs and service development, ensuring offerings are differentiated, scalable, and aligned to end‑to-end biopharma and advanced‑therapy workflows.
- Convert customer needs, market trends, and scientific insight into service innovations that guide portfolio priorities, investment decisions, and growth opportunities.
- Drive portfolio and investment trade‑offs by balancing scientific opportunity with commercial potential, margin, operational scalability, and long-term strategic fit.
- Partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, and Quality teams to launch and scale GLP‑, GMP‑, and ISO‑compliant offerings.
- Build, lead, and develop senior scientific leaders while strengthening organizational capability for future growth.
- Represent IDEXX BioAnalytics as a trusted scientific and strategic partner externally.
Benefits
- Salary range starting at $240,000 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
