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Senior Director, Research & Development

Chicago💼 Full-time💰 $173,000–$173,000🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-07-31

Core

Leading late-stage assay and product development for molecular diagnostics, focusing on design-controlled IVDs, CDx, IUOs, and LDTs to deliver precision diagnostics.

Role type

Senior Director, Regulated Assay Development

Builds

Molecular diagnostic products (IVD, CDx, IUO, LDT) and scalable development systems

Domain

Life Sciences / Molecular Diagnostics / Regulated Medical Devices

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Design-controlled product development, IVD/CDx validation, regulatory submissions (FDA/IVDR), cross-functional leadership, process standardization, team mentorship, resource planning

Preferred skills

Audit/inspection support, companion diagnostic development, pharma partnerships, automation/LIMS experience, 21 CFR Part 11 software tools

Technologies

LIMS, ELNs, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software

Responsibilities

Lead late-stage development and launch readiness for molecular diagnostic programs; Provide strategic leadership for design controls and validation; Drive regulatory submission support; Oversee documentation strategy for inspection readiness; Lead complex issue resolution and root cause investigations; Mentor high-performing teams of scientists and specialists

Seniority

Senior Director, hands-on IC with people management

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