Research Area Scientific Lead - Oncology (12-month Mat Cover)

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together.  That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

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The Research Area Scientific Lead – Oncology is responsible for working across Abcam’s global R&D platforms on technical evaluation, planning, troubleshooting and quality control for our new product development pipelines, ensuring we make the best–performing products for customers working in oncology research. The role is also responsible for managing product development collaborations with a global network of researchers. The major focus will be on our antibody-based portfolio, but the role will work across all product platforms including our proteins and cell engineering.

This position reports to the Head of New Product Development, Research Areas and is part of the Research and Development team located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support new antibody discovery projects working closely with global R&D and Product Portfolio colleagues to establish, manage, and troubleshoot the development of new products to guarantee their successful delivery and highest product quality and performance.  
• Provide scientific and technical expertise across the business to represent the needs of our customers working in the field of oncology. Work cross-functionally as the scientific lead on implementation of new technologies or process improvements to support those customers.
• Set product quality and performance standards for our portfolio of products (such as antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins and cell lines), working collaboratively with our R&D teams globally. Ensure that appropriate validation methods are in place to support new product development.
• Build and manage productive collaborations with scientists and Key Opinion Leaders from academia and industry and establish a scientific network in the research communities we are serving.
• Support effective management and visibility of our product development pipeline and track progress against strategy, working closely with Product Managers and wider R&D teams.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Significant research experience with a PhD in oncology and post-doctoral experience (or equivalent) in the oncology field, with experience working across both academic and industry settings.
• A strong proteomic technical skill set with hands-on experience in using techniques such as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, western blotting, immunocytochemistry and ELISA; as well as a strong core cellular and molecular biology skillset.
• Significant experience with antibodies and the capacity to interpret and analyse scientific data. 
• The ability to show technical leadership and collaborate with multiple teams.  You will be highly organised, independent, energetic, proactive, a strong team player and influencer. 
• Being comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, adapting to deadlines and prioritising different aspects of your role to meet the needs of the business.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Developing and characterising antibodies.
• Working within a commercial setting and/or project management experience.
• Collaborating across organisations

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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