Product Development Team Leader

We are currently looking for a Product Development Team Leader to join a leading biotechnology company based in the Manchester area. As the Product Development Team Leader, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and validation of in vitro diagnostic products using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies.

1. Lead and manage a team of NGS scientists and technicians, ensuring effective resource planning and skill development.

2. Provide scientific expertise and technical leadership on all NGS projects, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.

3. Collaborate with project managers, bioinformaticians, and regulatory affairs for effective project planning and reporting.

4. Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimised assays and workflows ready for successful product transfer.

1. Relevant degree in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics.

2. Extensive industry experience in next-generation sequencing technologies.

3. Proven experience in team leadership and project management within a biotechnology or molecular diagnostics setting.

Key Words: NGS | Next Generation Sequencing | Principal Scientist | Team Leader | Product Development | Biotechnology | Molecular Diagnostics | Diagnostics | Assay Development | Bioinformatics | Regulatory Submissions | Manchester | Product Transfer | In vitro | In-vitro Diagnostics