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Head of Laboratory Operations
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Posted:
13 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Our international preclinical CRO partner is in search of a Head of Laboratory Operations to lead the day-to-day laboratory operations ensuring effective resource management operational efficiency and compliance with GLP and applicable ISO standards.
The position will work in close cooperation with C-level executives to achieve site-level objectives with a focus on balancing timelines costs quality and capacity. The Head of Laboratory Operations will oversee laboratory teams resources facilities and operational planning while supporting continuous improvement and client-facing activities.
Responsibilities:
The position will work in close cooperation with C-level executives to achieve site-level objectives with a focus on balancing timelines costs quality and capacity. The Head of Laboratory Operations will oversee laboratory teams resources facilities and operational planning while supporting continuous improvement and client-facing activities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations ensuring activities are delivered efficiently on schedule and in line with GLP ISO and internal requirements.
- Directly manage laboratory teams and coordinate staffing workload and resource allocation.
- Ensure appropriate availability and readiness of laboratory facilities equipment and qualified personnel.
- Work with scheduling and laboratory group leaders to optimize capacity and ensure smooth study execution.
- Oversee onboarding training and development of laboratory personnel and support recruitment of new employees.
- Participate in client visits site tours and relevant client communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency resource utilization and laboratory processes.
- Work in close cooperation with C-level executives and relevant internal stakeholders to support strategic and operational priorities.
- Ensure adherence to applicable health and safety animal welfare quality and ethical requirements.
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in laboratory operations preclinical research CRO pharmaceutical or a related life sciences environment ideally with people management experience.
- Proven experience managing genetics and in-vitro laboratory teams resources equipment and operational workflows in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of GLP and familiarity with ISO standards and relevant quality health and safety requirements.
- Experience with resource planning capacity management laboratory scheduling and operational prioritization.
- Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a CRO or preclinical research environment is a strong advantage.
- Degree in life sciences laboratory sciences biology chemistry or a related field.
Should you be interested in the opportunity please do not hesitate to submit your professional CV so we can contact you with further details!
Required Experience:
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