JOB TITLE:
 
R&D Team Leader – Infectious Disease Assay Development

REPORTING TO: 

R&D Manager

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership of a Team of Development Scientists.
• Development of immunoassays assays for infectious diseases in compliance with Design Procedures for regulated products.
• Upgrade of existing assays to meet changing market requirements.
• Preparation of raw materials for transfer to production for kit manufacture.
• Leadership of multiple project teams according to project management principles and procedures.
• Provide support to marketing, customers, manufacturing and QA/QC on technical issues,
  presentations at conferences and to customers.
• Training staff.
• Compliance with the Quality System as required.

PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Third-level plus PhD, MSc, or equivalent. Other candidates with extensive development experience are encouraged to apply.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• In-depth experience in development and/or manufacture of human IVD products in a regulated environment.
• Leading and motivating people.
• Working knowledge of the full product development cycle from feasibility to market, including clinical trials, regulatory and transfer to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA and IVDD requirements for new product registrations is an advantage.
• Using structured project management tools, ideally in a project lead role. 

KEY SKILLS:

• Full range of laboratory techniques associated with the role of developing immunoassays.
• Knowledge of design control procedures, GMP, GLP.
• Organisation and time management.
• Ability to deploy resources effectively.
• Problem solving.
• Self motivated, responsive and goal-seeking.
• Listening, written and oral communication skill.
• Interpersonal skills, presentation skills are important. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Decisive and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to work to deadlines and on own initiative.

CONTRACT TYPE

Full-time Permanent.