- Build and lead scientific, technical, and operational aspects of the Protein Sciences organization responsible for protein characterization, optimisation and production supporting the development of methods in the space of next-generation sequencing.
- Ensure development of robust and automated protein expression, purification, quality control and characterization workflows at different scales in close collaboration with research teams
- Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of experiments, ensuring the highest scientific rigor and quality.
- Identify sourcing opportunities to supplement internal and external protein production capabilities, oversee and manage these capabilities to ensure production of high-quality proteins and scalability of protein expression/purification/characterization efforts.
- Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the team to meet key organizational objectives and support the professional development of the team.
- Train, manage and mentor a team of scientists providing scientific guidance and support for their career development.
- Collaborate with the Product Development and Product Marketing functions to transfer technology and support launches.
- Be the driver of innovation by championing new ideas and programmes of work with the Exec team and ultimately delivering them to completion.
- Effectively and regularly communicate development progress, results and opportunities to senior management, colleagues, external collaborators and the scientific community.
- Develop, co-ordinate and foster collaborative relationships with our external partners and clients.
- Champion a culture that embraces scientific excellence, continuous learning, and transparency.
- A PhD degree in Biochemistry, Structural Biology or similar discipline with relevant industry experience in enzymology and protein science
- A track record of developing industrial-grade enzymes
- A strong understanding of process development, manufacturing and quality in biotechnology
- Demonstrable experience leading scientific teams and delivering complex research projects in the life sciences space.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and numerical skills. An ability to synthesise complex information, communicate with authority and gain respect of scientific colleagues.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to work in a fast-paced, interdependent, commercially focussed organisation.
- Annual bonus scheme
- 10% pension
- Company equity
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical and life Insurance
- Hybrid working
Associate Director - Little Chesterford, United Kingdom - biomodal
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Description
Associate Director / Director of Protein Sciences
Permanent/Full time Cambridge UK
Hybrid working options available.
About Us{{:}}
Join the multiomic revolution Over the last 20 years, genomic technologies have enabled significant discoveries that bring the promise of personalized medicine closer than ever before. However, after two decades of research, it's clear that genetic variation only tells part of the story - biology is dynamic and more complex than A,C,T,G. Already, the added information from a multiomic view of biology is yielding important insights into cancer, aging, and neurological disease, and is poised to revolutionize how we understand health and disease beyond canonical variation in DNA.
biomodal is an omics-based life sciences technology and analytics company, delivering products that bring the dynamism of our ever-changing biology into focus. Our team is dedicated to developing the most advanced solutions to interrogate and understand the complex interplay of genomics and epigenomics.
We have just launched our first product, the duet multiomics solution +modC solution and are looking to grow and evolve our organisation. This is an incredible opportunity to step into an exciting, early-stage company at the cutting edge of science with exceptional growth and market impact potential. Multiomics is the future - come join the biomodal team
The Team{{:}}
It is an exciting time for biomodal and we are looking to amplify our commercial activity and footprint into the future. World-leading researchers are working with us to demonstrate the utility of our current products and crystalising requirements for future products. We are rapidly expanding and evolving our workforce to support our early access customers and are preparing for broader customer adoption and new customer collaborations.
One of the key elements of our R&D activities is our Protein Sciences function, which supports the creation of the next generation of biomodal's platforms and products, with the heart of our technology being proprietary enzymology. The Protein Sciences function embraces a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to projects, working with our in silico teams to drive innovation.
The Role{{:}}
Reporting to the Global Head of Operations, the Head of Protein Sciences will join a team creating the next generation of multi-omic tools, designed to meet the needs of academic, translational, and commercial researchers. Heading up the Protein Sciences function, the focus of this role will be the development of proprietary enzymes the form the backbone of biomodal's assays. We are looking for someone that combines sound understanding of enzyme development, manufacturing and process control, with the ability to lead and develop a high performing team.
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The Person{{:}}
We are looking for a proven technical leader with deep expertise in protein development, who has a demonstrable experience leading scientific teams and delivering complex development projects in the biotechnology space.
This is a rare opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of its development and to take the reins of a high impact, high visibility team. It is ideally suited to individuals with strong technical credibility and a desire to not only deliver programmes of work but also to build and future-proof a focused protein development team.