CareerPlan

Senior Group Leader - Cell Lab

Athlone, IrelandFull-time2026-06-04 → 2026-11-13

Core

Oversee clinical laboratory testing operations, ensure result accuracy and compliance, and manage/mentor lab staff for a global clinical research organization.

Role type

Senior Group Leader (Laboratory Operations)

Builds

Clinical trial laboratory services and data for global pharmaceutical and biotech clients

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Cell & Gene Therapy

Required skills

Management of tiered organizational structures, Resource allocation and scheduling, Protocol and report review, Data quality and compliance auditing, Client technical meetings and support, SOP development and change management, Root cause analysis, Technical writing, GMP/ICH/USP/FDA/EMA regulatory knowledge, Analytical method optimization

Preferred skills

Cell & Gene therapy experience, Leadership and mentoring, Project solution driving, Collaborative environment cultivation, Time and project management

Technologies

LIMS, GMP systems, Analytical instrumentation

Responsibilities

Manage supervisors and analysts, Allocate and schedule lab resources, Review and approve study protocols and reports, Lead client and regulatory audits, Respond to client technical needs, Prepare proposals and negotiate budgets, Implement SOPs and quality improvements, Communicate quality issues to staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities