Senior Director Analyte Detection Product Development

Base Pay Range $175,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yrEssential Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and LeadershipDefine and execute the development strategy for TR‐FRET immunoassays to maximize Eurofins DiscoverX's competitive position.Build, lead, and mentor a high‐performing scientific team.Manage the development and launch of a new portfolio of TR‐FRET immuno‐assays following a phased stage‐gate launch process.Provide regular project planning, progress reporting, and concise summaries of experimental results to internal stakeholders and senior management.Assay Development & ValidationConduct or oversee development, troubleshooting, and validation of new TR‐FRET assays for detecting specific analytes in cell culture medium, cell lysates, blood, etc., ensuring product development goals are met.Lead assay validation exercises to determine LLOQ, LLOD, Z', spike recovery, etc., and benchmark against competitor products to support marketing.Ensure appropriate documentation of assay development history, generate SOPs for kit component manufacturing, and detailed protocols for user manuals to support product launch.Cross‐Functional CollaborationPartner with the marketing team to define portfolio scope, product release specifications, data package requirements, and schedule.Collaborate with manufacturing to identify and qualify vendors for kit components and train internal teams for assembly and QC.Act as liaison with external collaborators, partners, or service providers to support assay development or validation.Provide cross‐functional support to other departments as required.Compliance & QualityAdhere to all site employee health and safety (EHS) and IT security requirements.Demonstrate and promote the company vision.Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.Perform other duties as assigned.Own accountability for delivering client needs and timelines.Adjust work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.QualificationsMS/PhD (or equivalent) in cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industrial assay and product development experience.Broad scientific knowledge in cell signaling pathways, protein function, and immunoassay theory.Experience in antibody conjugation, immunoassay development, and buffer optimization.Experience in TR‐FRET assay development, including linkers, buffer optimization, and antibody screening.Proficiency in data analysis using GraphPad Prism or equivalent software.Experience developing assays for therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurodegeneration, immunology, or metabolism (desired).Experience mentoring and supervising technical staff.Expertise in developing immuno‐assays with TR‐FRET, ELISA, or similar formats.Experience overseeing product development using a phased stage‐gate process (preferred).Experience drafting qualification/validation reports and SOPs for assay transfer (preferred).Experience managing a team of scientists in assay development.Ability to independently learn new techniques, solve problems, and troubleshoot assays.Experience interacting directly with clients in an industry setting (desired).Experience in neutralizing antibody detection assays (plus).Additional Information Salary range: $175,000 – $225,000 per year.Full‐time position, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; overtime as needed.BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Life and disability insurance.401(k) with company match.Paid vacation and holidays.All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a disabled and veteran equal employment opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr