Kelly Services
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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Head of Assay Development
Overview
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. You will advise on specific areas of assay design and development, platform selection, experimental approach and statistical methods. As a member of the senior CDD Management Team, you will be expected to contribute to the overall scientific direction of projects and programs in line with company strategy. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall CDD strategy in defining and shaping the appropriate tools and methods to be deployed for assay design & development and as key stakeholder, provide input into the project management of the design and development activities (design inputs, design and development planning, demand and resource forecasting, timeline estimation). Y ou will have overall responsibility for the delivery of technical work packages or program of activities. The successful candidate will be educated to MSc/PhD level in an appropriate life science discipline. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the IVD industry and demonstrable experience of bringing products to market. You will have extensive team management experience with the proven ability to lead multifaceted projects, including multitasking, deliverables management and timeline management. You will have a complete understanding of the Design Control processes with a structured approach to product development.