Analytical Laboratory Manager
Job Summary
Job Id: 41422 Location: Campus Eiffel-Massy Ile de France France Work Model: Hybrid
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Define and implement laboratory strategy encompassing analytical methods equipment competencies organizational structure and quality control management
- Establish and maintain laboratory governance frameworks to ensure operational excellence
- Drive innovation and modernization of laboratory capabilities
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across Clariants global network
- Serve as primary interface between laboratory operations and R&D production and other key functions
- Manage external laboratory partnerships including audits performance monitoring and contract negotiations
Financial & Resource Management
- Develop and manage laboratory budget ensuring optimal resource allocation
- Lead equipment investment planning and capital expenditure decisions
- Negotiate pricing and service agreements with external laboratories and suppliers
Continuous Improvement & HSE Leadership
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
- Lead Health Safety and Environment (HSE) programs within the laboratory
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational targets are met
Digital Transformation & Systems Implementation
- Provide leadership in the implementation and optimization of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Establish robust database infrastructure and document management systems
- Drive digitalization initiatives to enhance laboratory productivity and data integrity
Performance Management
- Track analyze and report on laboratory performance metrics
- Implement corrective actions based on performance data
Foster a culture of accountability and excellence
Requirements:
- At least 5 years with management in an international company.
- Deep analytical chemistry knowledge
- Fluent in English and French (C1 level required)
- Digital mindset (SAP LIMS)
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving with a business orientation
- Strategic thinking and vision-setting abilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Change management expertise
- Results-oriented with strong business acumen
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Education: Master engineer or PhD
Your Contact:
Emilia Pietrzak-Kosiewicz
Talent Acquisition Partner
Telephone:mobile: 48 E-mail:
#LI-EP1
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Our purpose: ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’, is at the core of everything we do. Our leading position in sustainability and our customer-centric and sustainability-focused innovation pipeline, position us well to become a true leader in specialty chemicals.We are comm ... View more