Associate Director, Laboratory Space Planning
Core
Oversee site-based laboratory space planning, design coordination, and utilization improvement to meet scientific and business needs.
Role type
Associate Director, Laboratory Space Planning
Builds
Laboratory environments aligned with business priorities, scientific workflows, and regulatory requirements
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical R&D
Required skills
Laboratory space planning, capacity planning, space optimization, project planning, stakeholder management, governance frameworks, data analysis, design coordination, change management, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Lab Operations experience, Master's degree or MBA, strategic decision-making, team coaching
Technologies
5S, workplace organization principles, standardized zoning, utilization governance practices
Responsibilities
Lead site-level laboratory development and planning activities; Drive laboratory space optimization initiatives to improve flexibility and utilization; Lead laboratory planning workstreams for site-based projects including programming and concept development; Develop trusted partnerships with scientific leaders and laboratory managers; Apply laboratory planning standards and governance frameworks; Provide guidance and technical leadership to planning teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
