Director/Sr. Director, Assay Research & Development

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (“ScaleBio”) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Company's highly parallelized way to barcode cells which allows for exponential scalability. Our mission is to democratize scalable, easy-to-adopt, extensible, cost-effective single-cell applications across a broad range of systems and sample types within the Life Sciences community.

At ScaleBio we have a shared mission built upon a demonstrated technology with long term investment commitments. We are seeking team members that have a passion for developing technologies that benefit the broader researcher community in the discovery of human biology. Such individuals should also have a strong interest in single-cell sequencing as a disruptive and enabling technology.

Scale Biosciences is looking for a driven scientific leader as our Director/Sr. Director of Assay Research and Development reporting into the CEO with research and assay product development functions. The Director of Assay R&D will be a critical part of the leadership team innovating, building, and delivering a pipeline of best-in-class single cell and multi-omics solutions. The Director/Sr. Director of Assay R&D will bring scientific expertise, execution, accountability, and leadership skills to oversee the development of new products, technologies, and solutions in a fast-paced early-stage environment. The Ideal candidate will have proven track record in leading teams to innovate and develop products in the single cell product portfolio space and will have strong technical expertise in cell and molecular biology, NGS, assay development, product development, and single cell technologies and relevant applications in genomics and multi-omics to build products that meet customer needs.  

In this role you will influence products development, process and services with knowledge of customer needs, market intelligence, industry advancements and provide and foster innovative solutions to solve problems, leveraging cross-functional teams. It is required that this is an on-site role in San Diego, CA.  

• Develop research and development technology roadmaps for novel single cell assay technologies for next-generation sequencing with a focus on single cell RNA profiling and multi-omics.
• Define product concepts and translate customer requirements into products.
• Establish, execute, and drive R&D strategies and goals to meet corporate objectives.
• Work with your team to invent and implement best in class QC methods for reagents and consumables.
• Develop best in class workflow and consumables to meet customer needs.
• Drive development efforts for fast efficient feasibility, development, product launch.
• Drive efficient technology transfer of products into MFG in partnership with Life Cycle Management.
• Know and institute best practices for research and product development.
• Leverage project management, strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management to keep new product introductions and on market products on track.
• Maintain an awareness of the competitive landscape and identify emerging opportunities to gain a competitive edge.
• Showcase Scale’s capabilities at conferences through presentations and posters and with KOLs to build relationships with external partners and to validate technology.
• Drive products according to the PDP process.
• Lead biology innovation by partnering with marketing and executive staff to identify key areas of innovation, build scientific technical strategies to test POC for new products and lead scientists to deliver on POC.
• Build, lead, mentor a team of scientists to an elevated level of productivity while improving the skills and knowledge.
• Be a hands-on leader that sets clear expectations, guide team members and manage performance by providing feedback, guidance/teaching, and development opportunities.
• Ensure effective interaction and communication in alignment with the leadership team.
• Manages team and deliverables to meet timelines and quality requirements. 
• Communicate strategy and progress to executive management.

• A proven scientific leader with a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology.
• 15 years of life sciences R&D experience.
• Single Cell experience and expertise a strong plus.
• Demonstrated expertise and a strong track record of success in advancing programs from concept through product launch/transfer to manufacturing.
• Domain expertise in NGS, single cell technologies, epigenetics, genomics, proteomics.
• Well-rounded skill set including project management, strategic planning, budgeting, and team leadership.
• A highly engaged, self-starter who is creative, proactive, innovative, and communicative and possesses both a collaborative and goal/results-oriented style.
• A track record of effectively communicating scientific concepts and strategies, including publication records in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with experience successfully building, guiding and motivating teams.

Below is the salary range for this full time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. 

Base Salary Range - $200,000 - $250,000 USD

ScaleBio provides competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, 401K retirement saving plan, state of the art laboratory facilities, and an exciting and innovative culture with the opportunity to enable a novel single cell technology. To learn more please visit our website www.scale.bio. ScaleBio is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Any and all communications regarding job openings will be communicated by a xxxx@scale.bio email address

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000