Head of Lab Equipment & Systems
Core
Lead the Lab Equipment & Systems function to drive reliable, future-ready laboratory operations for QC and R&D in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Role type
Director, Lab Equipment & Systems
Builds
Laboratory equipment lifecycle, capital projects, and digital tools for lab operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Life Sciences
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Equipment lifecycle management, capital project delivery, vendor relationship management, equipment qualification and validation, lab information systems oversight, team coaching, regulatory compliance navigation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering or Biotechnology, GxP compliance knowledge, LIMS/LES familiarity, digital transformation project experience, external service provider leadership
Technologies
LIMS, LES, robotics, digital solutions, artificial intelligence
Responsibilities
Own equipment lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning; lead medium and small capital projects; partner on equipment qualification and validation; manage vendor relationships and spare parts strategies; oversee lab information systems; build and coach multidisciplinary teams; define equipment roadmaps; prioritize Capex business cases; ensure preventative maintenance and performance metrics; drive continuous improvement; support root cause analysis; represent function in governance forums
Seniority
Director, people management (9 direct, ~70 indirect)
