Technical Liaison Manager - Diagnostic Materials 1

Grifols•Vista, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Liaison Manager – Diagnostic Materials serves as the primary technical interface between Bio Supplies and internal diagnostic business units. Bio Supplies produces plasma-derived biological materials used in transfusion medicine and in vitro diagnostic applications. The role bridges diagnostic R&D, assay development, product development, and manufacturing teams with Bio Supplies manufacturing, operations, quality, sourcing, and supply chain teams. It ensures diagnostic material needs are clearly defined, technically feasible, and aligned with operational capabilities. The position supports internal diagnostic development programs by translating scientific and assay-development requirements into material specifications, coordinating material requests and forecasts, and helping ensure materials are available for proof of concept, development, validation, and manufacturing. It also contributes to business development and operational or process improvement initiatives. The role is hybrid, 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, and antigen–antibody systems.
Familiarity with 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 work 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.
Technical knowledge of immunoassay technologies.
Technical knowledge of antigen–antibody interactions.
Technical knowledge of multiplex diagnostic platforms.
Technical knowledge of molecular diagnostics and NAT-based testing.
Technical 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 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.
Bridge diagnostic R&D teams with 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 milestones to anticipate material needs.
Ensure materials needed 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 align on expected material needs.
Monitor potential material supply constraints or risks and facilitate communication across stakeholders.
Support business development activities related to diagnostic materials and identify opportunities to expand Bio Supplies’ support for internal diagnostic programs.
Contribute to operational or process improvement initiatives within the plasma processing organization.