At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic lab team, driving operations and ensuring top-notch quality and client service.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on scientific excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership development, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Perfect for those who thrive at the intersection of science, people, and strategy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the scientific community while shaping future strategies and capabilities.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in regulated labs, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
You will lead a knowledgeable, welcoming and highly committed team, driving day to day lab operations. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders and peer sites across the group to shape long-term strategy, growth, and capability. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for site operations, P&L, team performance, safety, quality, client relationships, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the site delivers excellent scientific and operational outcomes, meets regulatory and client expectations, and remains positioned for future growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading site operations to deliver exceptional quality and client service
- Driving KPI performance, capacity, utilisation and on‑time delivery
- Owning budgets, P&L, forecasting and cost control
- Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams and managers
- Partnering with commercial teams on growth opportunities and new services
- Strengthening collaboration across the wider laboratory group
- Ensure a continued focus on quality, compliance, data integrity and safety
- Lead audit readiness, inspections, deviation management, and continuous improvement actions
- Identifying strategic investments, innovation and process improvements
- Provide clear reporting and strategic updates to the Senior Leadership Team
About You
You will bring significant leadership experience from a regulated scientific laboratory (CRO, pharmaceutical, medical device etc), with proven success leading multi‑disciplinary teams. Key requirements include:
- Strong operational and strategic leadership capability
- Strong commercial and financial ownership, including P&L responsibility
- Deep understanding of laboratory quality and compliance frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder, client, and communication skills
- A track record of driving performance, growth, and continuous improvement
- Scientific or technical credibility with degree‑level qualifications (or equivalent experience)
- A collaborative leadership style that brings people with you
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys balancing people, science, operations and strategy. Apply now to learn more about this unique opportunity!
Laboratory Operations Leader. Job in Shepherdswell Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
As a Laboratory Operations Leader at our Shepherdswell location, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in scientific outcomes, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally in a role that is pivotal to our success.
