Sr. Director, Spatial Biology

Director / Sr. Director, Spatial Biology

Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio.

Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue - advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Director / Sr. Director, Spatial Biology to join our Research and Technologies team in Billerica, MA. This is a high impact role with responsibility for leading innovative research and technology development in the area of spatial biology. The candidate will use their extensive knowledge to conceive and prototype novel technologies and approaches leading to transformative products in the area of spatial biology.

• Work with key Company stakeholders to identify opportunities for new transformative products in the area of spatial biology
• Identify gaps in the existing spatial portfolio and opportunities for improvements
• Work with Research and Technologies team to lead prototyping and feasibility
• Work with development team to transfer successful candidates into development phase
• Support troubleshooting and advanced analytics for existing product portfolio

• PhD in Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Biomedical engineering
• Life Science tools industry experience
• 10+ years of technical experience
• Experience prototyping innovative concepts and development of commercial products in spatial biology

• Experience in prototyping and developing spatial biology products
• Experience in spatial proteomics and spatial transcriptomics, multiomics including data analysis
• Knowledge of key technologies and players in the spatial biology area

• Work from Billerica, MA, on-site
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in key functional areas
• Entrepreneurial / start up mentality

Our Technology
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From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs with unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology delivers industry-leading precision instruments and CLIA-certified capabilities to support research in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease. Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, brings high-resolution tissue imaging to complement blood-based technologies.

Our Commitment to Employees
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At Quanterix, our values are based on Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner. Our teams:

• Team
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  Challenge assumptions, respect diversity of thought, and hold ourselves to lofty standards
• Innovation
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  Stay curious, experiment, create and change
• Customer
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  Prioritize and deliver on commitments
• Owner
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  Act with integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix; take measured risks and learn from successes and failures

We reward and recognize our employees with competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) with employer match, health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, an unlimited vacation policy for exempt employees, generous PTO for non-exempt employees, equity and an employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and access to Tuition Assistance. We offer onsite fitness facilities and provide free snacks and drinks for onsite employees.

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.