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OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will experience impactful work, forward-thinking, and a culture committed to doing the right thing for the right reasons, focusing on the customer. Our work matters by assisting customers in cancer cure research, safeguarding the environment, guaranteeing food safety, and providing COVID-19 solutions. As the industry’s leading science service provider with the largest R&D investment, our staff are empowered to achieve their full potential in a dynamic global organization that values passion and outstanding contributions. We are dedicated to offering resources and opportunities to colleagues globally, helping them make a meaningful impact while developing a rewarding career here.
Location/Division Specific Information
Olink, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, develops next‑generation technologies and applications for protein biomarker discovery.
Discover Impactful Work:
We are looking to hire a Manager Antibody Discovery and Characterization within our Affinity department. In this is role, you will manage a team of committed scientists and engineers who are focused on antibody development and protein characterization, supporting the continued growth of Proximity Extension Assay based products.
You will promote innovation and ensure R&D activities are completed effectively, working alongside other R&D groups and functions company-wide.
A Day in the Life:
Guide a team of R&D professionals, delivering mentorship, support, and direction to promote teamwork and career growth.
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and completion of R&D activities, ensuring they meet expectations.
Collaborate with within R&D and cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and manufacturing, to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
Develop and implement R&D strategies, goals, and initiatives.
Monitor industry trends, new technologies, and competitor activities to find opportunities for new innovations.
Ensure compliance with company standards in all R&D activities.
Prepare and present reports, proposals, and project updates to senior management and collaborators.
Support the establishment and improvement of processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the R&D department.
Qualifications and skills:
Master’s (or equivalent) in biochemistry/molecular biology/biotechnology; Ph.D. is preferred.
2+ years in a managerial position with a strong record of leading R&D projects from concept to completion.
Expertise in antibody development/characterization; knowledge of proteomics and the human proteome.
Proven leadership within R&D: resource and budget management, time management and setting of deliverables.
Inclusive, strategic leader who develops diverse teams.
Strong problem-solving, attention to detail; thrives in fast-paced environments.
If you are a strategic problem solver with confident leadership skills and a passion for technology in the proteomics and life sciences field, we would love to hear back from you!
The final date to submit applications is the 7th of January 2026. The role could be filled prior to this deadline.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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