Associate Director - Immunoassay

Lead High-Performing Scientific Teams in Bioanalytical Excellence

Join a bioanalytical CRO in Brisbane to drive scientific leadership while remaining hands-on with complex bioanalytical work and client collaborations. This position is designed for a professional who enjoys developing people and staying close to the science, guiding complex assay work and working directly with sponsors on lab capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for immunoassay development across immunogenicity and biomarker programmes.
• Lead and mentor scientists, review data and reports, and help troubleshoot complex assays.
• Take responsibility for scientific quality and project delivery, including supporting investigations, audits and inspections.
• Help decide which methods and platforms the lab develops next, and provide scientific input on proposals and client discussions.

Essential Qualifications

• A PhD and 7+ years of relevant experience in a regulated bioanalytical CRO.
• Strong hands-on experience developing and validating immunoassays, including PK, anti-drug antibody (ADA) and neutralising antibody assays.
• Experience managing and developing scientists, making technical decisions and communicating them clearly to clients.