Innovation Scientist Leader

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 46 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

To support the growth of our activities in clinical microbiology and ID/AST, we are recruiting an Innovation Scientist Leader - Microbiology, ID/AST in Marcy l'étoile.

The Joint Research Laboratory, located at the heart of the hospital sites of the Hospices Civils de Lyon, develops diagnostic innovations leveraging strong clinical, microbiological, and technological expertise. Our projects span biomarker development, clinical data exploitation, and the exploration of new multi‑technology approaches with significant impact on patient care.

Reporting to the Director of the Innovation Biosciences team, you will play a key role in the generation and maturation of early‑stage innovations. 

What will be your missions ?

• Structuring and leading the scientific strategy in ID/AST (journal clubs, thematic groups).
• Identifying new innovation opportunities (Hunting Grounds) and driving exploratory activities.
• Designing and supervising experimental plans for early validation of innovative solutions.
• Building clinical and health‑economic value evidence for new concepts.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, clinical teams, and academic partners.
• Supervising students, PhD candidates, and young scientists, while fostering a collaborative and stimulating work environment.

Who are you ?

• Advanced degree in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or clinical environment, ideally with exposure to IVD use.
• Strong command of the following technologies: qPCR/dPCR, NGS, genomic analysis, microbial culture, multi‑technology integration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, scientific leadership, and project management abilities.
• Comfortable working in collaborative hospital‑university and industrial environments.

Full professional proficiency in English is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to innovation projects with strong clinical impact.
• Work at the core of a unique strategic partnership between a leading university hospital and a global leader in in vitro diagnostics.
• Participate in the development of next‑generation diagnostic solutions in microbiology and ID/AST.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.