Technical Liaison Manager - Diagnostic Materials 1
About The Position
The Technical Liaison Manager – Diagnostic Materials serves as the primary technical interface between Bio Supplies and internal diagnostic business units. The role bridges diagnostic R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams with Bio Supplies manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure raw material requirements are clearly defined, technically feasible, and aligned with operational capabilities. Bio Supplies operates a plasma processing facility that produces reactive and non-reactive biological materials for transfusion medicine and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications. The position supports internal diagnostic organizations developing diagnostic technologies by translating scientific and assay-development needs into material specifications and coordinating material availability. It also provides supplier-side technical support to development programs, helps anticipate demand and supply risks, and contributes to business development and process improvement. This is a hybrid position based out of the Vista, California office when not working remotely.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or biotechnology.
- At least 5 years of experience in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD), biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
- Experience collaborating with diagnostic assay development or R&D teams.
- Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and operations.
- Familiarity with biological materials used in diagnostics, including plasma or serum panels, controls and calibrators, antigen–antibody systems, diagnostic assay development workflows, and immunoassay testing platforms.
- 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.
- Strong communication skills to bridge scientific, operational, and business perspectives.
- Collaborative, relationship-oriented, proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach; comfort navigating complex technical discussions and dynamic development environments.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline; preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of immunoassay technologies.
- Knowledge of antigen–antibody interactions.
- Knowledge of multiplex diagnostic platforms.
- Knowledge of molecular diagnostics and NAT-based testing.
- Knowledge of plasma-derived biological materials used in diagnostic applications.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact between Bio Supplies and internal diagnostic business units.
- Manage collaboration with diagnostic R&D, assay development teams, and program leaders.
- Coordinate incoming requests for reactive and non-reactive plasma-derived biological materials.
- Support multiple internal diagnostic programs across the organization.
- Identify, propose, and implement new processes and approaches beyond routine manufacturing practices in collaboration with diagnostic stakeholders.
- Support 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 diagnostic applications.
- Facilitate transfer of material requirements from development programs into manufacturable specifications.
- 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 are properly specified and communicated internally.
- Collect and consolidate material forecasts and projected needs from internal diagnostic teams.
- Communicate anticipated demand to operations, supply chain, and demand planning teams.
- Coordinate with Supply & Demand Planning to ensure awareness and alignment regarding expected material needs.
- Monitor potential material supply constraints or risks and facilitate communication across stakeholders.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Up to 5% 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligibility to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
