We are building a new bioreagents business and are looking for an experienced scientific leader to take it from concept to commercial production.
This is a founding leadership role for someone who wants to build a laboratory, develop high-performance reagents, establish robust quality systems, and create a scalable manufacturing operation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and lead a bioreagent development and manufacturing laboratory, including infrastructure, equipment, SOPs and safety systems.
• Develop and scale antibody conjugation processes involving fluorescent dyes, protein fluorophores and enzymes.
• Establish protocols for titration, lot release, stability testing and product quality control.
• Implement quality systems aligned with ISO 13485 requirements, including batch documentation, traceability and change control.
• Evaluate antibody clones, qualify raw-material suppliers and establish product performance specifications.
• Lead reagent validation with research laboratories and key opinion leaders, while supporting custom development projects.
• Build and mentor a scientific team, with a planned expansion to 8–15 scientists over three years.
• Work closely with leadership on product strategy, manufacturing economics and the product roadmap.
What We’re Looking For
• PhD or MSc in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in antibody reagent development or manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Robust hands-on expertise in antibody conjugation, fluorescent labelling and degree-of-labelling optimisation.
• Advanced flow cytometry expertise, including titration, multicolour panel design, compensation and instrument QC.
• Experience in commercial reagent manufacturing, lot release and specification-based quality control.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and/or ISO 13485 quality systems.
Desirable Experience
• Background with a global reagen
📌 Head – Bioreagent Development (Mumbai)
🏢 Gennovate
📍 Mumbai
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