IDEXX BioAnalytics is experiencing strong growth as a Contract Testing Organization (CTO), supporting over 4,000 research organizations with innovative bioanalytical solutions. We are accelerating our regulated service offerings, leveraging organic expansion and targeted M&A to lead as a trusted partner for biopharma innovators and next-generation research pipelines. Opportunities for further scale are significant, especially through building GLP-compliant capabilities and expanding ISO-accredited and research-use laboratory sites.
About the Role
The Head of Bioanalytical Scientific Affairs and R&D will play a pivotal role in shaping IDEXX BioAnalytics’ scientific and service strategy—driving the evolution of our regulated assay and cell/preclinical testing portfolio. This leader will have a proven track record in translating customer needs into practical, scalable solutions, ensuring our offerings anticipate and meet the requirements of cell therapy and biopharma clients. Reporting to executive leadership, you will partner across teams and with external stakeholders to deliver innovation that is both scientifically sound and commercially relevant.
Define and lead a strategy for scientific affairs and service development that expands and differentiates IDEXX BioAnalytics’ regulated testing portfolio, aligned to real-world biopharma and advanced therapy workflows.
Identify emerging customer needs and market trends, translating them into actionable service innovations and pipeline priorities.
Collaborate with commercial, operations, and regulatory teams to launch new offerings that meet GLP, GMP, and ISO standards.
Engage directly with customers and industry forums to represent IDEXX as a trusted scientific partner focused on applied solutions.
Drive innovation in assay development, data delivery, and technology adoption to enhance customer experience and operational scalability.
Lead and mentor a high-performing scientific team responsible for both on-market test support and new service development.
Provide scientific guidance to clients on testing services and results, ensuring clarity and confidence in our solutions.
Advanced degree in life sciences preferred (PhD, DVM, or equivalent experience); MBA a plus.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in scientific affairs, service development, or applied R&D within biopharma, CRO/CTO, or related regulated environments.
Proven track record of bridging science and business—developing services that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
Deep understanding of cell therapy and advanced therapy testing workflows, with experience launching GLP/GMP-compliant programs.
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of building collaborative, customer-focused teams.
Excellent communication and influencing skills; comfortable engaging with clients, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
Strategic mindset with a bias for practical innovation and market impact.
Salary range starting at $200,000 based on experience
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
