Job Title:
Senior Domain Consultant – Life Sciences / IVD / Diagnostics
Location:
India (Bangalore) with global exposure (EU & US markets)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Life Sciences and In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Domain Consultant to drive strategic R&D, platform development, and business growth initiatives across global MedTech clients.
The role requires a unique blend of scientific depth, system-level understanding, and commercial acumen to support diagnostics innovation, laboratory automation, and next-generation molecular platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Domain Consulting & R&D Strategy
- Provide deep expertise in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and laboratory workflows
- Support R&D segmentation and system-level architecture across:
- Sample preparation
- PCR / Digital PCR
- NGS workflows
- Data acquisition & analysis platforms
- Drive integration strategies across sample-to-result diagnostic platforms
2. Platform & Technology Leadership
- Lead initiatives in:
- Laboratory automation systems
- Workflow orchestration
- Integrated diagnostic platforms
- Advice on emerging technologies such as:
- Digital diagnostics
- Connected lab ecosystems
- Next-generation sequencing platforms
3. Business Growth & Client Engagement
- Partner with global clients across EU and US markets to:
- Identify growth opportunities
- Develop strategic roadmaps
- Enable sales and solutioning teams
- Lead proposal development, PoCs, whitepapers, and consulting engagements
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Scientists
- System engineers
- Product teams
- Align scientific, clinical, and engineering perspectives to accelerate development cycles
Key Skills & Competencies:
Technical / Domain Skills
- Molecular Diagnostics: PCR, qPCR, Digital PCR, NGS
- Clinical Diagnostics: Hematology, Immunoassay, Microbiology
- Laboratory Automation & Workflow Integration
- Sample-to-result diagnostic systems
- Assay development and optimization
Consulting & Business Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Pre-sales, solutioning, and business development
- Proposal writing and client presentations
- Market and Technology Analysis
Soft Skills
- Strong communication of complex scientific concepts
- Stakeholder management across global teams
- Leadership and team mentoring
Experience Requirements:
- 15–20+ years of experience in:
- Life Sciences / IVD / Diagnostics industry
- Proven experience with leading global organizations (e.g BioMérieux, Roche, Thermo Fisher, QIAGEN, etc.)
- Experience working with international clients (EU/US markets)
- Prior exposure to:
- R&D consulting
- Medical affairs / scientific roles
- Laboratory or field applications
Educational Qualification:
- Master's in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related Life-Sciences discipline
