Assoc Director/Director, Lab Operations
Core
Managing laboratory staff and operations for a large department or multiple related departments, ensuring compliance with clinical laboratory regulations and driving operational objectives.
Role type
Senior IC lab operations director
Builds
Laboratory testing services for external sponsors in the life sciences industry
Domain
Life sciences / Clinical research / Laboratory operations
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, GxP/GCLP regulatory compliance, team leadership and development, budget planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement, cross-functional project management, facility setup and technology transfer
Preferred skills
Experience with vaccine or specialty laboratory clinical testing, assay lifecycle management, equipment qualification
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, quality management systems, clinical testing equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily activities of assigned laboratory work groups; Plan, prioritize, assign, and oversee laboratory workload and projects; Recruit, develop, coach, and manage laboratory staff; Establish goals, objectives, and metrics to support operational performance; Ensure compliance with laboratory regulations, quality requirements, and safety standards; Drive CAPA closure, quality metrics, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Director, hands-on management & strategy