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For over 20 years, abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.
Job Description
To support our Antibody Development Platform, we now have an opening for a 12-month fixed contract for a Senior Manager of Research Area (RA) Scientists.
This role is critical for the management of New Product Development (NPD) antibody pipelines in Cambridge; leading a small team responsible for end-to-end design and management of our RabMab projects and supporting the set up of successful and sustainable product development workstreams across multiple cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be able to perfectly blend a strong scientific and technical skillset with project or pipeline management experience; to drive excellence in product development.
The job is based at our Cambridge (UK) site, although the candidate will also work closely with our colleagues based in the US and China. This is a full time role, desk based.
Job responsibilities:
- Manage and co-ordinate activities of the RA scientist team in Cambridge for in-house products:
- Lead and support RA scientist team with design and scoping of RabMAb projects at the target level; including full target review, identification of appropriate screening cascades/materials and immunogen requests. Ensure scoping activities are aligned with global teams.
- Ensure antibody target selection, scoping and development remain in-line with abcam’s platform and product TPPs (where applicable), and minimum validation standards to the point of publication.
- Ensure RA team works in close collaboration with scientists, SMEs and other relevant stakeholders, pulling in relevant knowledge where required in order to deliver consistent and high-quality data reviews, troubleshooting and data-led decisions in product development.
- Provide proactive line management for the team, guiding constructive 1-2-1 conversations, performance reviews and personal development conversations to ensure team engagement and alignment with abcam’s values.
- Support continuous improvements in product development in collaboration with global colleagues.
- Organize and monitor the New Product Development (NPD) pipeline in close collaboration with the Director of Antibody Development in Cambridge.
- Contribute to reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and pipeline progress, highlighting key risks for delivery and mitigation strategies as required. Ensure key stakeholders are kept informed.
- Champion development and maintenance of outsourcing and vendor relationships on behalf of the Antibody Development team in Cambridge:
- Hold 3rd parties to account for deliverables, quality, and budget.
- Partner with global counterparts, AWERB, and QA teams to establish and align activities related to immunization and animal welfare, supporting audit and inspections of 3rd party facilities as required.
Qualifications
You have a PhD or significant research experience in Life Sciences. Direct experience in Antibody Development is essential; this may come from development of Research-use only products or diagnostic/therapeutic discovery and development. Additional understanding in the fields of immunology, cancer, epigenetics, or neuroscience would be useful be not essential.
You have strong project management or pipeline management experience. You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of project management, and reporting.
It would be an advantage if you have previous leadership experience. You have excellent organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail, and you are undaunted by working to deadlines.
You are comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment where effective communication is key, as this role involves dealing with external suppliers, internal stakeholders and requires collaboration across multiple countries.
Additional Information
We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why we offer all kinds of ways to enable you and your loved ones to be well and live well. You can expect a culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development. We provide a wide range of training opportunities, for both professional and personal development. You will have the freedom to work in a way that works for you, with a focus on maximizing productivity and innovation at work whilst reducing environmental impact.
When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.
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