Lab Informatics Lead | LIMS & Laboratory Digitalisation SME
Slough - 4 days per week on-site | £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available
We're supporting a global life sciences organisation seeking a Lab Informatics Lead to drive the evolution of their laboratory systems landscape.
This is a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys sitting at the intersection of science, technology and operations, working closely with laboratory teams, IT and external vendors to improve how scientific data is captured, managed and connected across modern laboratory environments.
The successful individual will become the recognised SME for laboratory informatics, helping shape the roadmap for LIMS, ELN and instrument connectivity across a complex biologics environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own and develop the LIMS/ELN product roadmap.
- Drive laboratory digitalisation initiatives across multiple functions.
- Lead the integration of laboratory instruments with informatics platforms.
- Work closely with scientists and laboratory leaders to understand requirements and improve workflows.
- Ensure systems support sample management, reagent tracking and scientific data integrity.
- Partner with IT and external vendors to enhance system performance and scalability.
- Identify opportunities to modernise laboratory operations through technology and automation.
- Support long-term strategy around laboratory systems architecture and connectivity.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from people with experience across:
- LIMS and/or ELN platforms.
- Laboratory Systems Management.
- Scientific Data Management.
- Laboratory Digitalisation.
- Product Ownership or Business Analysis within laboratory environments.
Particularly relevant platform experience includes:
- IDBS
- LabVantage
- Thermo Fisher SampleManager
- Other leading LIMS/ELN solutions
You'll likely have experience working within:
- Biopharma
- Biotechnology
- Biologics
- Cell & Gene Therapy
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Scientific R&D Environments
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Become the go-to SME for laboratory informatics.
- High degree of influence over future laboratory technology strategy.
- Work within a complex biologics manufacturing environment.
- Strong investment in digital transformation and laboratory modernisation.
- International stakeholder exposure.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation support available.
- Excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from systems support into a more strategic leadership position.
Please note: This role is focused on LIMS, ELN, laboratory systems integration and lab digitalisation. It is not a laboratory scientist, QC, analytical development or computational biology position. If your background sits within Lab Informatics, LIMS Administration, Laboratory Systems, ELN Management, Scientific Data Platforms or Laboratory Digitalisation, I'd be keen to speak with you.
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Lab Informatics Lead | LIMS & Laboratory Digitalisation SME in Slough employer: BioTalent
Join a dynamic and innovative biosimilars organisation in London, where your expertise as a Manager of Analytical Development will be valued and impactful. We foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to cutting-edge scientific advancements. With a focus on biosimilarity assessment and analytical strategy, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our scientific capabilities in a supportive environment that champions teamwork and excellence.
