Project Lead

Role: Diagnostics Project Lead

Location: London, UK or San Francisco Bay Area, USCompensation: Competitive Base Salary + EquityWe're partnering with a well-funded, early-stage biotech combining AI, computational biology and advanced genomics to transform personalised treatment.As the company scales, they're looking for a Diagnostics Project Lead to take ownership of sequencing-based diagnostic development, working across scientific teams, external laboratory partners and clinical applications.This is an opportunity to lead a core diagnostics programme, influence technical strategy and help build the company's long-term laboratory capabilities.What You Would Be Doing:Lead sequencing-based assay development from feasibility through validation and clinical implementationManage external laboratory partners, overseeing technical delivery, timelines and qualityTranslate clinical and scientific requirements into assay specifications and development plansCollaborate with bioinformatics and computational biology teams to align sequencing workflows with downstream analysisDrive technical decisions across assay design, sequencing methods and performance requirementsCoordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex diagnostics programmesPartner with regulatory and quality teams on validation and compliance requirementsDevelop plans to establish and scale in-house diagnostic capabilities

Requirements

PhD in Molecular Biology, Genomics or a related field, or equivalent industry experienceHands-on experience developing or validating sequencing-based diagnostic assaysStrong knowledge of NGS technologies, molecular diagnostics and assay development workflowsExperience managing technical projects involving multidisciplinary teams or external partnersAbility to take scientific development programmes from early stages through validationStrong communication skills, independent problem-solving and a proactive approachNice to Haves:LDT or IVD development and analytical validation, particularly within CLIA/CAP laboratoriesLiquid biopsy, ctDNA, ultra-deep sequencing, low-input samples or error suppressionOncology, precision medicine or companion diagnostics experienceExperience managing external sequencing laboratories, CROs or technical partnersKnowledge of CLIA, CAP, FDA or UK IVD regulatory frameworksExperience establishing or scaling in-house sequencing laboratoriesWhy Join?Take ownership of a critical diagnostics programme with significant technical autonomyDevelop technologies supporting the next generation of personalised cancer treatmentWork at the intersection of genomics, AI and computational biologyJoin a well-funded, early-stage biotech with ambitious growth plansHelp shape the company's diagnostics strategy and future laboratory infrastructureIf this sounds like the role for you, please apply below and connected with the hiring team!