R&D Lead-Science

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 seeking Lead Science to drive strategic collaborations, external partnerships, and scientific communication at Navinci. You will oversee a small team, manage our publication and advisory programs, guide IP strategy, and lead exploratory R&D projects beyond our product roadmap. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends scientific leadership with real-world impact in a dynamic, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

· Initiate and manage partnerships with academia, KOLs, and industry to expand Navinci’s spatial biology applications.

· Prepare funding proposals and oversee ethical applications and material-transfer agreements.

· Drive peer-reviewed publications, present at conferences, and contribute to field leadership.

· Coordinate invention disclosures, patent filings, and IP strategy in collaboration with external counsel.

· Run short-cycle, high-impact science projects beyond core products—assessing feasibility and potential for productization.

· Provide expert guidance to internal teams and external users; lead workshops and develop documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• 7+ years in life science R&D, with strong exposure to proteomics or molecular assay development
• Track record of publications and successful scientific partnerships
• Strong project leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

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

Preferred:

• Experience in spatial biology and translational research
• Familiarity with patent processes and collaborative agreements
• Network within academia and biotech

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape scientific direction in a cutting-edge company
• Agile teams with fast decision-making and direct impact
• Dynamic environment with growth and leadership potential
• Close collaboration across R&D, product, and commercial teams