Head of Molecular & Cellular Diagnostics - Product Development

Cambridgeconsultantslimited

United Kingdom permanent

Posted: December 2, 2025

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Head of Molecular and Cellular Diagnostics to lead our multidisciplinary team at the forefront of product innovation in diagnostics. This is a strategic leadership role that blends deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, driving the development of cutting-edge diagnostic solutions that integrate biology, materials science, and device engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the strategic direction for molecular and cellular diagnostics, aligning with broader company goals and market opportunities.

• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of scientists, engineers, and designers across disciplines.

• Commercial Engagement: Represent and articulate our unique product design capabilities to clients and stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions.

• Innovation & Development: Oversee the design and development of novel diagnostic technologies, ensuring scientific rigor, technical feasibility, and user-centric design.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, commercial, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of diagnostics into broader product ecosystems.

• Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory landscapes to inform strategic decisions and innovation pipelines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience in diagnostics, ideally spanning molecular biology, cellular systems, and device development.

• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and commercial thinking.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of driving innovation and navigating ambiguity.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Technical literacy across biology, materials science, and device engineering.

• Experience in product design or development within a diagnostics or healthcare context is highly desirable.

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