IVD Development & Validation Team Leader

IVD Development and Validation Team Leader

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week with flexible working hours available

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Diagnostic Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11132

The Role

Almac Diagnostics Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to oversee our IVD Development and Validation team. You will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of our assay development pipeline, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

As Team Leader, you will provide technical and scientific leadership, implement new technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to meet client needs. You will be responsible for the design and development of assays across a range of platforms, collaborating with various teams to ensure products meet their intended use and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

· Independently manage all aspects of assay development and validation for non-interventional assays and verification of approved IVD devices.

· Support the development and management of Investigational Use Only (IUO) Clinical Trial Assays and Companion Diagnostic Assays.

· Design technical solutions based on intended assay use and regulatory pathways.

· Compile technical documentation in compliance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures.

· Plan and deliver analytical validation studies in line with quality and regulatory standards.

· Oversee user acceptance testing and collaborate with software development teams.

· Ensure successful transfer of validated assays to end-users.

· Stay current with technological and regulatory advances.

· Identify and implement new services aligned with company strategy.

· Manage and develop laboratory staff, ensuring efficient project delivery.

· Participate in client meetings, audits, and site visits as required.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

· Eligibility to work in the UK/IE OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK/IE

· BSc in a Life Sciences discipline (or equivalent).

· Significant previous experience in a Molecular Biology laboratory.

· Experience implementing new genomic and/or proteomic technologies.

· Substantial experience troubleshooting molecular laboratory techniques.

· Demonstrated ability to maintain high accuracy in all work.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Proven organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Further Information

At Almac Diagnostics Services, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing human health through innovative diagnostics. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

For more information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.”