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Director, Applications – Spatial Biology
Bio-Techne. Define and execute the global applications strategy and roadmap for the Spatial Biology portfolio .
Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNewark • California • United StatesLead💰 $175,200 - $287,850 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Spatial Biology, Molecular Biology, and related life sciences, with a strong focus on application development, strategic leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to lead and mentor scientific teams while driving technology adoption and business growth through effective collaboration and communication.
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PhD In Molecular BiologyExperience Leading Scientific TeamsApplications Roadmap DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipExperimental Design
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Hard Skills
Application DevelopmentData GenerationAssay DevelopmentData InterpretationPortfolio PrioritizationTechnology CommercializationMolecular ImagingBiomarker DevelopmentTranslational ResearchTissue Analysis
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationRelationship-BuildingInfluencing Senior LeadersOrganizational DevelopmentScientific Storytelling
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesSpatial BiologyTranslational ResearchMolecular BiologyCommercializationResearch TechnologiesScientific CollaborationsExternal Research PartnershipsImmunologyPathology
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute the global applications strategy and roadmap for the Spatial Biology portfolio
- Identify and prioritize high-value application opportunities that drive technology adoption, portfolio differentiation, and business growth
- Guide development, validation, and expansion of applications supporting RNAscope, Comet, and future spatial biology technologies
- Establish application development priorities and success metrics
- Drive generation of application data demonstrating product performance and supporting adoption
- Serve as scientific authority on application development and spatial biology technologies
- Lead, mentor, and develop Applications Scientists and scientific leaders across global locations
- Build organizational capabilities, succession plans, and talent development strategies
- Establish goals, priorities, and accountability mechanisms
- Evaluate organizational structure and resource allocation
- Partner with Product Management on application strategies, product lifecycle planning, roadmap decisions, and portfolio investments
- Collaborate with Applications Marketing and Product Marketing on application stories, customer content, and commercialization tools
- Work with R&D on technology development and product innovation initiatives
- Guide Commercial teams on customer applications, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning
- Influence cross-functional decisions and represent application priorities in portfolio planning and business leadership discussions
- Establish relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, translational research centers, and strategic partners
- Secure collaborators, specimens, models, and scientific resources for application development
- Represent Bio-Techne at conferences, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and industry events
- Drive publication, presentation, and collaboration strategies
- Build awareness of spatial biology and advocate for emerging applications
- Establish scalable processes for application prioritization, experimental design, data generation, knowledge management, and content development
- Oversee planning, resource allocation, and execution across the Applications organization
- Monitor portfolio performance, application development progress, and organizational effectiveness through KPIs and operational metrics
- Evaluate scientific, market, and competitive developments to inform strategic planning and investment decisions
- Report to the Vice President of R&D
- Work across office, laboratory, and conference environments with 30–40% domestic and international travel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific training in a relevant life sciences discipline or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Oncology, Pathology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Spatial Biology, or a related scientific field preferred
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in life sciences, molecular biology, translational research, pathology, imaging, spatial biology, assay development, or related scientific disciplines
- Up to 5 years of experience leading scientific, applications, or translational research teams
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing scientific organizations
- Experience defining and executing scientific strategies that support product adoption, business growth, and customer success
- Experience managing complex cross-functional programs and influencing decisions across multiple stakeholders and functions
- Experience leading geographically distributed or global teams preferred
- Experience supporting commercialization of life sciences tools, molecular diagnostics, or research technologies preferred
- Experience working with spatial biology, tissue analysis, molecular imaging, or biomarker development technologies preferred
- Experience establishing scientific collaborations and managing external research partnerships preferred
- Strategic leadership and organizational development
- Applications roadmap development and portfolio prioritization
- Experimental design, assay development, and data interpretation
- Strong business acumen and understanding of technology commercialization
- Resource planning, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence
- Exceptional communication and scientific storytelling skills
- Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations
- Strong external engagement and relationship-building capabilities
- Ability to work in office and laboratory environments
- Ability to travel via commercial airline
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship in the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield insurance benefits starting on day one
- 401k plans
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Mentorship
- Promotional opportunities
- Training and development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internship programs
- Employee resource groups
- Volunteer paid time off
- Employee events
- Charity drives
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave