Technical Manager

Position: Technical Manager (Permanent)
Location: High Catton

Technical Manager (Diagnostics / IVD)

York, UK | site based | Permanent

CY Partners is partnering with a growing diagnostics and life sciences organisation to appoint a Technical Manager for their York site.

The Technical Manager is a site-based leadership role, reporting directly to the CTO and providing day to day technical oversight of a team of Scientists within a contract development environment. The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the science, thrives in a fast moving business and is motivated by both technical delivery and people leadership.

Importantly, while this role is focused on technical and team leadership today, there is clear opportunity to progress into a broader site leadership role over time as the business continues to scale.

The role

Provide technical leadership and oversight across multiple contract development projects

Lead, develop and support a team of Scientists, building capability, consistency and a strong knowledge sharing culture

Act as the technical escalation point for complex projects, troubleshooting issues and driving solutions

Work closely with Programme / Project Managers to ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered effectively

Provide technical review and direction on new projects entering the business, ensuring alignment with development processes

Support the translation of development data into manufacturing and operational readiness

Collaborate with Regulatory to ensure design control documentation is technically accurate and robust

Take responsibility for laboratory activity, including equipment, maintenance and day-to-day technical operations

Engage with customers and internal stakeholders on technical aspects of programmes where required

What they’re looking for

Degree qualified scientist with experience in diagnostics, IVD or regulated life sciences development

Proven experience leading or mentoring scientific teams in a laboratory environment

Strong technical troubleshooting and data analysis capability

Comfortable operating in a hands-on, site-based role within a busy, delivery-focused organisation

Experience working within regulated environments (ISOISO 9001 or similar)

Able to influence, guide and develop others while maintaining delivery focus

Commercial awareness and an understanding of customer driven development work

Experience in lateral flow development / immunoassay development are advantageous, but not essential.

Why this role

A rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, people management and strategic exposure

Direct visibility and collaboration with the CTO and senior leadership

Clear development pathway

A role for someone who enjoys building teams, improving how things are done and having real impact on delivery

To apply or discuss confidentially, contact CY Partners.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in connection with this vacancy