Eurofins DiscoverX · 1 day ago
Business Unit Manager - Analyte Detection Product Development
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Business Unit Manager will define and execute the development strategy for TR-FRET immunoassays, lead a scientific team, and manage the development and launch of new assay portfolios.
BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define 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
Provides regular project planning, progress reporting, and concise summaries of experimental results to internal stakeholders and senior management
Either individually conduct or oversee development, troubleshooting, and validation of new TR-FRET assays for the detection of specific analytes in cell culture medium, cell lysates, blood, etc. Works diligently to meet product development goals set by the management team
Lead assay validation exercises to determine LLOQ, LLOD, Z’, spike recovery, etc., as well as appropriate benchmarking exercises against competitor products to generate data to support marketing activities
Ensures appropriate documentation of assay development history, generates SOPs for kit component manufacturing, and detailed protocols for user manuals to support product launch
Partner with the marketing team to define the scope of the portfolio offering, product release specifications, data package requirements, and product release schedule. Provide validation data in formats suitable for inclusion in marketing materials, scientific presentations (posters, webinars, white papers, etc.)
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify and qualify appropriate vendors for critical kit components and train internal manufacturing and QC teams to support kit assembly and component QC
Acts as a liaison with external collaborators, partners, or service providers when needed to support assay development or validation
Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
Adheres to all site employee health and safety (EHS) and IT security requirements
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Owns accountability and responsibility for delivering to client needs and timelines
Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
Qualification
Required
MS/PhD or equivalent experience in cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in assay and product development
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 the use of linkers, experience in TR-FRET based buffer optimization, and experience in antibody screening
Proficiency in data analysis using GraphPad Prism or equivalent statistical/analytical software
Experience in mentoring and supervising technical staff
Demonstrated expertise level knowledge developing immuno-assays with TR-FRET, ELISA, or similar assay format(s)
Ability to independently learn new techniques, solve practical problems, and troubleshoot assays
Preferred
Experience developing assays for applications in therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurodegeneration, immunology, or metabolism
Experience overseeing product development, preferably for an extensive portfolio of similar assays, using a phased stage gate process
Experience drafting qualification/validation reports and SOPs for assay transfer to clients or other departments
Experience in managing a team of scientists in assay development
Experience dealing directly with clients in an industry setting (e.g., CRO/client relationship)
Experience developing assays for neutralizing antibody detection
Benefits
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Company
Eurofins DiscoverX
Eurofins DiscoverX, the products company of Eurofins Discovery, is committed to enabling and accelerating multi-modality drug discovery and development from discovery to QC lot release.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.4M2017-09-05Acquired
2010-11-01Series Unknown· $8M
2009-08-17Series Unknown· $5.4M
Leadership Team
Alpana Prasad
Director of Innovations and Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
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