R&D Supervisor, Companion Diagnostics

Agilent's Companion Diagnostics Business (CDx) partners closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize in vitro diagnostic devices, which are a critical part of precision medicine. The CDx business serves to support the development of targeted cancer therapies. See http://www.agilent.com/en-us/dako-products for details.

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The R&D Supervisor, Companion Diagnostics (CDx), oversees the work of the group of scientific and technical staff and works in a cross-functional team that develops tailored companion in vitro diagnostic assays in support of clinical trials testing new, targeted anti-cancer drugs. The R&D Supervisor works closely with their manager, experts in R&D, project management, business development and operations, clinical science, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and quality assurance to develop accurate, robust, and precise assays.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of Scientists, Research Associates, and Research Assistants who participate as key contributors in project teams.
• Lead, drive and deliver expected results according to agreed project scope, cost, quality, and timeline milestones.
• Identify any issues that may delay the product or project and recommend appropriate action to be taken.
• Control costs and expenses according to budget.
• Performance management: set staff objectives and recommends staff development initiatives to managers.
• Research, develop and apply systems to develop immunohistochemistry assays, in situ hybridization assays, and possibly molecular biology-based assays.
• Define and design the optimal development path for each product within our workflow and adhere to our quality management system framework.
• Ensure that the team is supported to execute all development activities, including planning and execution of experiments, data analysis and interpretation.
• Develop and ensure a culture of success through collaboration with your team and across the CDx organization
• Help prioritize resources and communicate resource needs to management.
• Work with the development team to establish standardized methodologies and processes for Verification and Validation studies.
• Participate in evaluating and reporting results, including troubleshooting.
• Provide input to risk management, and human factors engineering and drive quality initiatives and process efficiencies.
• May participate in meetings internal and external to Agilent that enables the growth of CDx business.
• Able to conduct an internal and external presentation.
• Exemplifies Agilent's Values.

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience formally or informally leading people, projects, and/or programs in a lab or medical device industry setting.
• 2 or more years of people management experience, which includes leading a team of 5 or more employees, in a laboratory or medical device industry setting, is highly preferred.
• Work experience in IVD/Medical Devices or pharmaceutical (regulated industry) is highly desired.
• Proven track record leading, delegating, and coordinating work activities.
• General understanding of histology and pathology.
• Good understanding of design control concepts and guidelines.
• Ability to train others to follow design control procedures.
• Demonstration of excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven proficiency in biological techniques including immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, fluorescent techniques, and protein biochemistry. Proficiency or experience with cell biology and molecular biology a plus.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with speed and focus.

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Note: As part of Agilent's Flexible Workplace program, this is going to be a Hybrid position - 60% onsite 40% remote

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