Section Manager, Analytical Development

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

Olink, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human disease through proteomics. Olink panels provide innovative, high-quality solutions for human protein biomarker discovery, enabling researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously from just a few microliters of blood. Using highly specific and thoroughly validated assays with a wide dynamic range, Olink’s technology overcomes traditional limitations in protein analysis and supports deeper insights into human biology and disease.

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team advancing analytical capabilities for the next generation of proteomics platforms?

We are looking for a Section Manager within Platform Solutions to lead a team responsible for developing analytical methods that support the development and characterization of new platform technologies, laying the foundation for the next generation of Olink products and proteomic solutions.

Reporting to the Head of Platform Solutions, you will set the strategy and direction for the section, establish clear priorities, and build strong analytical capabilities across technologies such as UHPLC, mass spectrometry, qPCR, SPR and other relevant methods.

Your team will work closely with other teams within Platform Solutions to establish and optimize analytical methods that enable platform developments within RnD. The section will also collaborate with product development teams, Quality Control, and other functions to ensure methods are robust, fit for purpose, and suitable for downstream transfer and implementation.

This role combines scientific and technical leadership with people leadership, strategic direction, and strong cross-functional collaboration. This role is based in our Uppsala office, reporting to Director, Platform Solutions.

A Day in the Life

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of scientists focused on analytical method development.

• Set the strategy, goals, and priorities for the section in alignment with Platform Solutions and business needs.

• Develop and strengthen analytical capabilities across UHPLC, mass spectrometry, qPCR, SPR and other relevant technologies.

• Partner with teams across Platform Solutions to understand analytical needs and establish fit-for-purpose methods.

• Guide the development of robust and reproducible analytical methods supporting new platform technologies.

• Ensure methods are developed with downstream transfer and implementation in mind.

• Act as a key interface between the section, other Platform Solutions teams, product development, Quality Control, and other functions.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership in complex analytical questions.

• Balance long-term capability development with the needs and timelines of ongoing platform development activities.

• Contribute actively to the Platform Solutions management team.

Education & background

• Academic degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.

• Several years of experience in analytical development within the life science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or a related industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing scientific or technical teams, preferably within analytical development.

• Strong Technical understanding of protein analytics, immunoassays, antibody-based technologies, and bioanalytical method development.

• Experience developing, optimizing, and establishing robust analytical methods.

• Experience working across organizational boundaries and collaborating with development, Quality Control, or other technical functions.

• Experience from a quality-regulated environment within life science, diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills in English. Swedish is an advantage.

Soft skills

You are a people-focused scientific leader who creates clarity, sets direction, and develops both individuals and technical capabilities. You give experienced scientists the space to take ownership while providing the guidance and support needed to deliver strong results.

You combine a strategic mindset with strong technical credibility and are comfortable engaging in complex scientific discussions. At the same time, you understand when to provide technical direction and when to enable the team to find the best solution.

You take a long-term view of analytical capability development while remaining pragmatic about the needs of ongoing platform activities. You can translate scientific and business needs into clear priorities and effective ways of working.

Collaboration is central to how you operate. You build strong relationships across Platform Solutions, product development, Quality Control, and other functions, and you recognize the importance of developing methods that can ultimately be successfully transferred and implemented.

Why Join Us?

At Olink, Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a nurturing team that values integrity, innovation, and involvement. We offer encouraging environment where your diverse experience and perspectives are appreciated, enabling you to thrive and excel in your career.

The final application date is on the 22nd of November. The position might get filled prior to this date.