Director, Clinical Diagnostics (LC-MS/MS) in Wilmslow

Wilmslow UK, Wexford Ireland, or Milford MA US | Hybrid

LC-MS is finally moving from specialist use into mainstream clinical diagnostics. This role sits right at the centre of that shift. BioTalent are partnered with a global life sciences tools company that is investing heavily in clinical LC-MS solutions as precision medicine evolves beyond PCR and NGS alone. Their technologies are already used in routine clinical settings, and the next phase is about scale, usability, and real clinical impact.

This is a senior role with genuine ownership, influence, and visibility. This is an established, highly credible organisation within analytical technologies, operating at global scale. While the wider business is mature and stable, the clinical diagnostics group is very much in growth mode, with clear strategic backing and long-term commitment to LC-MS in clinical applications. You would be joining a focused, agile clinical team within a larger organisation that has the resources to deliver on ambitious plans.

The role and its impact

This role owns the strategy and success of LC-MS/MS solutions used in clinical diagnostics. You will act as the product and business owner for a defined portfolio, shaping direction from early market insight through development, regulatory alignment, and global launch. Your decisions will directly influence how LC-MS is adopted clinically over the next decade. This is not a support role and not a pure marketing position. It requires technical credibility, commercial judgement, and the ability to influence across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams without formal authority.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Owning LC-MS/MS clinical diagnostic solutions end to end
• Leading Voice of Customer and market insight activities
• Defining value propositions, target product profiles, and business cases
• Partnering with R&D to align development with clinical and market needs
• Working closely with Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality teams on approvals
• Defining and executing global launch strategies
• Supporting early commercial adoption and post-launch optimisation

Who this suits

This role suits someone with deep LC-MS experience who has moved into product, commercial, or strategic leadership roles within clinical diagnostics or regulated environments. You are likely already operating at Director level or just below it. You are comfortable making decisions, influencing senior stakeholders, and balancing scientific, regulatory, and commercial realities. Backgrounds in product management, applications leadership, clinical marketing, or business development can all work, but strong LC-MS credibility is essential. This is not suitable for generalist consultants or those without hands-on exposure to clinical LC-MS environments.

Why move for this role

• Genuine ownership of a clinically meaningful product portfolio
• High visibility and influence within a global organisation
• Opportunity to shape the future of LC-MS in routine clinical diagnostics
• Strong internal investment and long-term strategic commitment
• Seniority, autonomy, and impact rather than incremental change

Location and working setup

The role can be based in the UK, Ireland, or the US, with a hybrid working model. Exact expectations will vary by location, but flexibility is built in for senior hires.

Interested?

If this sounds relevant and you want to explore it properly, get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you are not actively looking, this is the kind of role worth understanding.