Site Lead, Laboratory Services

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Site Lead will be responsible for oversight and flawless execution of the enterprise Pharmaceutical Laboratory Services program for the Malvern location.
• The Laboratory Services program delivers strategic and operational value for stakeholders via central oversight of lab equipment maintenance (ELIS program), lab support contractor services, and point-of-use consumables management.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Oversee general day-to-day operations of Laboratory Services programs on-site.
• Act as a key point of contact for business and strategic partners for laboratory needs and support.
• Oversee multiple vendor relationships that are responsible for delivering the Lab Services program in a GxP environment.
• Ensure laboratory services are aligned with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems, including appropriate trainings.
• Implementation of comprehensive strategies for laboratory equipment maintenance, supplies procurement, and lab support services to optimize operational efficiency.
• Follow-up on performance of Lab Services program with site-based teams.
• Collaborate with local and site-based partner leads and teams to define and implement improvement plans when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong internal stakeholder relationships, lead through influence, and approach the role with a customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Working knowledge of GxP environments, quality & compliance domain, and industry regulations (FDA, ISO OSHA).

Required Minimum Education:

• BS degree in biological or chemical science.

Required Years of Related Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in laboratory sciences and/or laboratory operations within pharma/biotech R&D, experience in GxP environment.
• Demonstrated experience with overseeing external vendor and strategic partner relationships.