As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Our proteomic sciences solutions are transforming the understanding of human diseases through advanced protein biomarker discovery. With our innovative Olink solutions – including highly specific and validated assays that cover more than 5,000 proteins – our colleagues and technology empower scientists in groundbreaking research that will play a pivotal role in the future of personalized medicine.
Discover Impactful Work:
As Director of Data & Analytics you will be part of the Research and Development (R&D) leadership team and will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a forward-looking data and analytics strategy that fuels innovation, product development, and commercialization across the organization. You will lead a department of ~80 high-performing individuals distributed in cross-functional team across Sweden and North America, overseeing data science, software development, and advanced data analytics—including machine learning and AI.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of precision medicine and proteomics by transforming how we leverage data to drive scientific discovery and business growth.

A day in the Life:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for Data and Analytics R&D aligned with Olink’s mission and business objectives.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams in data acquisition, integration, governance, and analysis to strengthen our data-driven decision processes.
• Lead our global Data Science Customer application team providing advanced analytical data support to our customers.
• Lead our software development of new innovative products for data generation and analysis of next generation proteomics research.
• Champion the adoption of novel technologies to enhance Olink’s competitive edge in the life sciences space.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (other R&D department, Sales, Product Management, IT, QA, and more) and external partners (customers, vendors, collaborators).
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software and data science projects that support product innovation and customer success.
• Foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and strategic investments in technology and talent.

Keys to Success:

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in a relevant Life Science field, preferably in Bioinformatics.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in advanced data analytics and software development, including machine learning, statistics, and data-driven product development. Knowledge in AI as well as experience from the field of proteomics is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of managing and leading high performing, cross-functional teams/departments in a relevant area.
• Proven track record of managing, mentoring and guiding other managers.
• Experience of successfully leading and executing software development projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Deep understanding of the data ecosystem in life sciences and its role in driving innovation and commercialization.
• Inclusive, self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Full professional proficiency in English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment, onsite requirement 3 days a week from our Uppsala office.

Please refer the Job description for details