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Job Description
Sr Manager, Molecular Diagnostics
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to making a significant difference in the world. As a leader in the Life Science sector, we partner with world-leading pharmaceutical, biotech companies, and academic/hospital clinical centers, providing them with essential technologies and tools for biomarker discovery and in vitro diagnostics. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced R&D Senior Manager to join our Bead Applications R&D team in Norway.
The position will focus on the broad and comprehensive portfolio of instruments and consumables solutions for molecular diagnostic testing. From manual to automated sample preparation of nucleic acids and applications for molecular diagnostics high throughput systems for cancer diagnostics, genetic disease analysis, biomarker discovery, and infectious disease testing. In Norway, we are > 270 passionate employees who care deeply about the impact of our work and have a determination to excel.
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We are currently expanding our team supporting Molecular Diagnostics business and are seeking one Sr Manager and two Application Scientists to join our molecular diagnostic team. The candidates will be supporting the development of new and existing molecular diagnostic applications utilizing state of the art RNA and DNA technologies. The positions are permanent and will be based in our offices in Oslo, Norway.
Position Summary
As an R&D Senior Manager you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and identifying novel approaches to drive development and execution of new disruptive ideas within molecular diagnostics solutions. You will be a part of the Norway R&D leadership team and you will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a team of 2-4 scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and trust.
Responsibilities
- Develop and cultivate interaction with customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
- Drive strategic cross-divisional/group projects and initiatives, Aim to Develop and implement innovative products
- Lead and mentor a team of scientists, aligning their work with department plans and business priorities
- Drive the development and implementation of effective working processes, continuously focusing on removing execution barriers and exploration of new technologies
- Prioritize and plan projects, including project timelines, technology requirements, potential risks, and financial considerations.
- Travel is expected, sometimes at short notice. Expect approx 20% travel over a year.
Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry (or a related field).
- At least 3 years of working experience performing product development and/or laboratory research in an industrial setting or equivalent (Biotech/Life Science industry).
- Strong background in molecular applications and diagnostic testing
- At least to 2 years of experience in team management or performance evaluation role with a focus on people management, goal setting, and building successful teams
- Hand-on experience in nucleic acid purification and applications (e.g. extraction, purification, amplifications, qPCR, NGS)
- Experience with statistical analysis and/or Design of Experiments methodologies.
- Able to understand the problems that our customers are trying to solve, understand the customer's current and future metrology requirements, and recommend new metrology opportunities to Thermo Fisher Scientific
We are looking for
- Individuals with a scientific background within Molecular Diagnostics and a passion for transforming science into products that can improve patients' lives and make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
- Goal-oriented people leaders who can efficiently coordinate and focus the work of a complementary team towards department and company goals
- Network builders who can cultivate connections with other teams and divisions, facilitating cross-functional collaboration
- Skilled communicators who can accurately interpret and convey information to different individuals, including customers, senior management and their teams.
- High-energy individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can re-prioritize tasks based on business needs
- Structured and accountable individuals who work with a sense of urgency and take ownership of tasks until completion
- Talent developers who prioritize the growth and development of their team members through mentoring and constructive feedback
What We Offer
- A People Leader development program and the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other managers
- A skilled and committed team to lead
- An inclusive culture that values diversity
- Thermo Fisher is awarded Great Place to Work
- Excellent development opportunities in a strong, growing company
- A range of employee benefits such as modern facilities, cabins, health insurance, canteen and health program
- Annual bonus, free on-site parking
- Private life&medical insurance and company pension
- Flexible work hours