Sr. Director, Spatial Biology

Role Summary

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 spatial biology.

• Work with key company stakeholders to identify opportunities for new transformative products in spatial biology
• Identify gaps in the existing spatial portfolio and opportunities for improvements
• Lead prototyping and feasibility with the Research and Technologies team
• Transfer successful candidates into development phase with the development team
• Support troubleshooting and advanced analytics for the 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 developing commercial products in spatial biology

• Experience in prototyping and developing spatial biology products
• Experience in spatial proteomics, 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
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across functional areas
• Entrepreneurial/start‑up mentality

Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection enables breakthroughs across disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Simoa® technology delivers industry‑leading sensitivity for detecting biomarkers at concentrations far below traditional limits. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single‑cell resolution. The combined platform connects biology across blood and tissue, advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics. Akoya’s spatial phenotyping platforms—Pheno Cycler®, Pheno Imager® Fusion & HT, and Pheno Code™ Panels—allow researchers to visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue.

Our values are built on Team, Innovation, Customer, and Owner principles.

We reward and recognize employees with competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan with employer match, health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents, an unlimited vacation policy for exempt employees, generous PTO for non‑exempt employees, equity, employee stock purchase plan, performance bonus, 1:1 financial counseling, tuition assistance, onsite fitness center, and free snacks and drinks daily.

Quanterix is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who 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.