Manager, Lab Planning & Execution
Core
Leads day-to-day lab operations and planning across Translational Medicine organizations, managing regulated labs (IHC, Molecular, Flow Cytometry, Imaging, Bioanalysis) and overseeing capital, budget, and compliance.
Role type
Manager, Lab Operations & Planning
Builds
Regulated laboratory operations, compliant assay execution, and efficient lab infrastructure
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology, Translational Medicine, Bioanalysis
Required skills
Lab operations management, Team leadership, Capital & budget planning, Instrument/asset fleet management, Compliance (CLIA/GxP), EHS & safety, Space & facility planning, Vendor management, Project management
Preferred skills
Bioanalysis program management, Cross-site collaboration
Technologies
Ariba, SAP, ELN, CBRE systems, Honeywell/Rees monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Lab Operations professionals; personally own hands-on operations for designated regulated labs; coordinate capital equipment planning and budget inputs; manage instrument/asset fleet and maintenance contracts; ensure CLIA/CAP and GxP inspection readiness; own EHS-adjacent activities including safety inspections and temperature monitoring; lead site planning and laboratory move activities; manage laboratory and office space planning; serve as primary escalation point for facilities partners; provide project management support for Bioanalysis programs; recruit and develop team members; support workforce planning; report key lab operations metrics.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership