Job Overview

Apply on employer's website Portfolio Development Associate Location: Cambridge, CambridgeshireSalary: Competitive, DOEContract: Full time, Permanent About the role Working within the Portfolio Development team, this role will involve driving the alignment of Abcam's product acquisition pipelines and making key decisions on the most appropriate pipeline to utilise to deliver value to consumers. In this role you will be working closely with Abcam's Innovation and Manufacturing (I&M) and Product Management teams to ensure the appropriate range of products are added to Abcam's catalogue to meet consumer needs.You will also be required to plan and implement a process to share target and product value analysis with global and regional marketing teams. Your overall aim will be to increase target revenue (existing and new products) and establish a clear network of cross-selling opportunities. About the Portfolio Development Team The Portfolio Development team is comprised of a group of experienced scientists, highly knowledgeable of Abcam's internal production pipelines across all product categories, R&D capabilities and R&D strategic direction, as well as in-licensing and OEM supply professionals. Focused on collaborative working, innovation and strategic thinking, the Portfolio Development team are a highly committed, enthusiastic and ambitious team, who thrive on the challenge of achieving stretching goals. They work in a fast-paced environment where they take a solution first approach to problem solving and are very results focused, with a strong sense of accountability for achieving their goals. What's more, they have a strong sense of fun and energy. Roles and Responsibilities Manage new product suggestions along with the rest of the pipeline team - support their ranking and prioritisation to ensure Abcam invest in manufacturing antibody targets and developing kits and assays with the greatest commercial potentialParticipate in consumer need review to ensure appropriate products are added to key targets across all product categories (Chemical compounds; proteins, peptides and lysates; Antibodies, Kits)Interact with Abcam's product management and commercial teams, providing significant input into Abcam's market-led approach to new product expansionSupport the process to coordinate make/buy/license decisions with product managers and the in-licensing teamCoordinate project initiation via 3rd party manufacturing partnerships and selection of high quality products sourced from external partnersAlignment and communication of pipeline activities within key strategic initiatives About you Our ideal candidate will have a PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent postgraduate experience in a laboratory or in the Life Sciences industry. Experience in epigenetics, neuroscience, cancer or immunology would be advantageous.You will also have strong communication, organisation skills and business acumen with ability to build successful business relationships, as well as good attention to detail. A strong background in antibody or protein based research is essential for this role and an understanding of antibody and binder manufacturing would be desirable.If this sounds like you and you'd like to be a part of a fast paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences please apply now! About Us Ever since 1998, when our founder, Jonathan Milner, started selling antibodies from the back of his bike, Abcam has aimed to help scientific researchers make breakthroughs faster. We now have offices and labs in the UK, the US, China and Japan, and as we continue to grow, we remain ambitious, driven by our customers' success and their research needs.It's our goal to provide a world-standard in protein research tools, technical support and delivery. When you join Abcam, you'll join a global business with the passion and the vision to become the most influential company, and, best-loved brand in life sciences.Our culture is our key differentiator. We believe in empowering individuals, with responsibility given at an early stage. The working environment is fun and fast-paced, collaborative and outcome focused, with a strong customer focus. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an attractive and flexible benefits package (which includes shares for eligible employees), a culture focused on wellbeing and opportunities for growth and development. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance! No Agencies please.

Key Requirements

Antibodies Marketing Project Management Service Delivery Product devlopment