Director Laboratory Operations

Jim Gleeson is looking for a Director of Laboratory Operations to join a long established and successful specialist Contract Research Organisation providing drug discovery and translational research support to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.Based in the West Midlands, this will be a permanent, hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days a week on-site, including Mondays.The Role:As the Director of Laboratory Operations, reporting to the company CSO, you will lead the day-to-day activities of a busy team of scientists, ensuring high quality work, driving innovation and supporting business development activities.

Responsibilities

Leading and inspiring the scientific team while driving the effective and efficient running of laboratory operations in line with quality, regulatory, and client expectationsActing as a knowledgeable and trusted partner to biotech and pharma clients, delivering engaging progress updates, insightful project reports, and exceptional service against client requirements and timelinesChampioning innovation by identifying new technologies/platforms/services that would strengthen company capabilities and unlocking new market opportunities.Leading the efficient implementation, validation and integration of new services, assays and platform technologiesSupporting business development and strategic growth by leveraging networks, conference presence and scientific publications to generate new partnerships, contacts and commercial opportunitiesCollaborating closely with the CSO, COO and CEO to strategically prioritise resources across client and internal R&D activities, maximising impact and valueYour Background:An in-depth understanding and hands-on experience of cell-based assays, flow cytometry and imaging techniques are a must, used in support of immunology research and developmentLaboratory leadership experience gained in a CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical companyStrong communication skills, the ability to interact well with clientsApply:It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 194449 in all correspondence.