MHRA Laboratory Manager

📋 Description

• Lead operational activities for MHRA laboratories, managing infrastructure, equipment, software
• Monitor operational performance and anticipate risks affecting efficiency, compliance, safety, or
• Coordinate laboratory rotas and maintain standards to respond to changing priorities.
• Provide operational cover for infrastructure, equipment, safety, facilities, and business
• Build relationships with internal teams (Site Operations, Procurement, IT) and external engineers
• Lead a small team, including Principal Analytical Scientists, and drive capability development and

🎯 Requirements

• Degree-qualified or equivalent senior-level experience in chemistry, pharmaceutical science
• Operational oversight experience in a regulated scientific laboratory (infrastructure, equipment
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary laboratory teams with line management and
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience setting direction for training, equipment introduction, and continuous improvement in a
• Excellent communication to engage collaborators and translate priorities into actions.

🎁 Benefits

• Culture that values learning, collaboration, and diversity.
• Opportunities to grow and make a difference.