R&D Supervisor, Companion Diagnostics

Job Overview

Agilent's Companion Diagnostics Business is seeking a highly skilled R&D Supervisor to lead the development of tailored companion in vitro diagnostic assays in support of clinical trials testing new, targeted anti-cancer drugs. The successful candidate will oversee a team of scientific and technical staff, working closely with experts in R&D, project management, business development, and operations to deliver accurate, robust, and precise assays.

Key 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, 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule of 60% onsite and 40% remote. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $117, $183,488.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email or contact For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: R&D

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