Navinci is a Swedish biotech company specializing in developing innovative solutions for studying in situ protein expression and interactions. With a focus and a strong legacy in developing in situ proximity ligation assay technology, Navinci has established itself as a center of excellence in the field and has a broad portfolio of products that help researchers study protein interactions in depth.

We are now looking to expand our R&D team in Uppsala, Sweden. We’re on an exciting journey to grow the company. If you are passionate about science, loves a dynamic and changing environment and want to be part of the team building a company – this is the role for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a product development lead to oversee the development of molecular tools and reagents for spatial proteomics. You will lead a small R&D team, drive planning and execution across the development lifecycle, and ensure smooth handover to manufacturing and product support. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of science, process, and product.

Key Responsibilities

· Define and maintain product development plans; manage stage-gate decisions and project priorities.

· Lead a small science team; apply agile methods and sprint planning aligned to Navinci’s timelines.

· Oversee design, optimization, and validation of conjugates, detection systems, and tissue-based assays.

· Translate lab protocols to small-batch manufacturing; document and qualify processes with Quality and Operations.

· Collaborate with Applications, Operations, and Commercial to ensure technical readiness, reagent availability, and customer support.

· Troubleshoot customer issues, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvements in performance and usability.

Qualifications

Required:

· PhD or MSc in Molecular Biology, or related field

· 7+ years of experience in product development (molecular probes, reagents, or RUO kits)

· Hands-on knowledge of assay validation, and small-batch manufacturing

· Experience with SOPs, technical specifications, design transfer, and QC processes

· Strong project leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

· Proven ability to lead and mentor small technical teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

· Background in spatial biology, proteomics, or in situ assays

· Familiarity with RUO quality systems and process validation

What We Offer

· Ownership of end-to-end product development in a high-impact field

· Agile environment with short decision cycles and close collaboration

· Opportunities to grow your team and shape scalable processes

· Supportive, cross-functional culture focused on innovation and execution