Product Development Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Scientist to lead and manage product and process development projects in the diagnostics space. This role will provide scientific direction across all aspects of product development, ensuring projects are delivered to timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead assay development, product validation, and process improvement in a GMP environment
- Manage complex, custom projects from feasibility through to commercial approval
- Troubleshoot technical challenges to ensure product robustness and reagent quality
- Mentor, supervise, and develop junior staff to ensure strong departmental capability
- Chair technical reviews, deliver scientific workshops, and support cross-department collaboration
Candidate Profile:
- Relevant degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, biochemistry, or related field
- Significant experience in blood group serology, disease screening, or diagnostics R&D
- Strong laboratory experience in a GMP environment
- Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams and directing projects
- Familiarity with instrumentation, automation, and regulatory requirements in diagnostics
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management abilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly dynamic and growing environment. Whilst this role would suit an established team lead, we would also welcome candidates in a senior role, looking to take the next step in their career and progress into a managerial role.