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Closing Date

19 June 2025

Type

Full-Time

Duration

Permanent

Sector – Technology

Optical Biosensor Lead

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com.

About the job

Optical Biosensor Lead


Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and
solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure, and connect.

The Digital Healthcare (DHC) business unit seeks a highly motivated and experienced Principal Optical Biosensors Lead to advance the development of novel biosensor systems. These biosensor systems leverage electrochemical and optical sensors, microfluidic components, measurement electronics, algorithms, and control software to perform highly accurate and reliable biomarker measurements for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a technical team focused on the
development of optical biosensors, optical signal chains and experimental validation of the developed sensor systems. The technology development will ultimately be integrated into ADI biosensor products.


Roles & Responsibilities

Build, lead and mentor a world class optical sensor development team fostering a
culture of innovation and scientific excellence.

Develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps focused on advancements in
optical biosensors.

Oversee the design and experimental evaluation of novel optical biosensors.

Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor physics and measurement
parameters.

Collaborate with cross functional teams including business development, applications,
system architecture and global operations to inform development directions and
translate findings into viable technology for integration into ADI biosensor products.

Engage with research partners, academic institutions and vendor ecosystem to deliver
rapid prototypes

Mentor and develop team members, promoting professional growth and knowledge
sharing.
Qualifications:
Education:

PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical, Physics, or related
engineering disciplines (or master’s/bachelor’s degree with additional industrial
experience)

Experience:

Extensive industry experience leading technology development activities, preferably in
optical biosensing

Proven track record in leading teams and collaborating within complex organisations.

Domain knowledge and expertise in optical biosensors and human physiology.

History of increasing technical responsibilities.

Soft Skills:

Intellectual curiosity with a bias for action.

Proven collaboration skills in cross-functional settings.

Effective communication skills with stakeholders across various levels.

Ability to navigate through ambiguity.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.


Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Application to: Julie.byard@analog.com