Director of R&D and Applications to Bio-Works

About Bio-Works 🧪 Bio-Works enables scientists to achieve their purification goals, from laboratory research to large-scale bioprocess production. Our next-generation agarose-based chromatography resins (WorkBeads™) deliver high performance in the purification of proteins, peptides and other biomolecules, supporting safer diagnostics and more effective biopharmaceuticals. Through collaboration with customers and partners, we help make important medicines available and accessible to everyone.

About the role 👩🏼‍🔬 We are now seeking a Director of R&D and Applications to lead our development and applications research functions. You will play a key role in shaping Bio-Works’ product portfolio, ensuring scientific excellence, driving application development, and delivering robust data that clearly demonstrates product performance.

This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on scientific execution, working closely across functions including Sales, Marketing, Operations and with external partners.

What You’ll Do

Product & Process Development

• Lead design, development and lifecycle care of Bio-Works products

• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards

• Solve technical and manufacturability challenges

• Ensure regulatory compliance and QMS alignment

Applications & Scientific Validation

• Govern scientific integrity of application data

• Oversee development of application resources (notes, technical content, posters)

• Provide clear comparative proof of product performance

• Support Sales with training, customer meetings and scientific expertise

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams

• Prioritize and allocate resources across projects

• Uphold structured project management practices

• Represent Bio-Works in scientific forums and at conferences

Who You Are 🎓

• University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Polymer Science, Engineering or related field

• Significant experience in product/application development in life science or biopharma

• Strong chromatography and purification knowledge

• Proven leadership and project portfolio management skills

• Excellent communication skills in English

Why Bio-Works? 🥼 At Bio-Works you will join a purpose-driven company with a clear scientific mission and a culture that values innovation, collaboration and curiosity. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, influence product strategy, and contribute directly to the success of products used by customers globally.

What do we offer? ✨ In addition to a fun role, you are offered the opportunity to enter an exciting company under development with cheerful and competent colleagues. We offer you flexibility in the role and you can work from home when your tasks allow it and adjust your working hours so that your life at home also flows smoothly. We have breakfast on Mondays, fika on Fridays and are also good at doing other things together - such as lunches, afterwork and other activities.

We also have good benefits such as 30 days of vacation per year, ATF-hours (shortening of work hours) which we spread out over the year for some extra time off, wellness benefits, occupational pension, insurances and more. Bio-Works has a collective agreement according to IKEM.

Good to know💡 Start: According to agreement Form of employment: Permanent employment (6-month probation) Scope: Full-time 40h/week (100%) Location: Uppsala (Uppsala Business Park)

Application 📤 We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the position may be filled before the application deadline. Last application date is 2026-03-01. We do not accept applications via e-mail. The position requires you to be a citizen in the EU/EEA/Switzerland region or to have the authority to work in Sweden without need for a work permit.