Eurofins Central Laboratory is a dynamic, global organization fully dedicated to providing global central laboratory services to support all phases of clinical trials. At Eurofins Central Laboratory, we are BOLD. We go beyond the expected. Since we are purely a central laboratory, there are no distractions allowing us to remain laser focused on the best science, technology and people.

We are part of one of the world’s leading laboratory organizations Eurofins Scientific, therefore we offer end-to-end testing solutions which are unsurpassed in the industry. Eurofins Central Laboratory is setting new standards with GLP capabilities embedded within our Central Laboratory. We support our customers with laboratory facilities in the USA, Europe, Singapore and China, and a back office in India.

For our division Eurofins Central Laboratory we are looking for a

                                                                 Director Biomarkers

• Lead the overall biomarker strategy and execution for Eurofins Central Laboratory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across all locations to develop strategic plans that support the continued growth of the biomarker department.
• Ensure that the department operates in accordance with global standards and procedures of Eurofins Central Laboratory.
• Ensure accurate and efficient study set-up according to clinical protocol/quote and in line with the agreements and understandings with the strategic client accounts.
• Oversee staff to provide a pro-active and timely project/study communication with the strategic accounts to maximize client satisfaction. 
• Ensure all projects and studies activities (setup, conduct, data transfers and closure) are delivered on time, in full (on specs) and within budgets. 
• Oversee corrective actions to bring them back on track and expectations. Take appropriate actions and escalate to/follow-through with other functional and site leaders and projects deviate from expectations. 
• Identify opportunities for service enhancement and/or development. 
• Providing operational input into quotes/proposals to ensure capabilities and client needs are aligned.
• Develop and maintain KPI’s, and report to Senior leadership.
• Support the sales team by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Support and work with QA: to ensure timely resolution of corrective actions from audit findings for your own department. 
• Maximize global staff productivity and reduce department costs.
• Organize (define) department, functions, and staff to surpass global standards in a competitive and drug development services business environment.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience managing complex, service projects in Life Science, Pharmaceutical or Laboratory Services industry. Hands-on experience preferred.

Education

• Ideally PhD or Bachelor/Master in Healthcare, Life Sciences or similar fields.

Other

• Conceptual ability; has a quick overview of complex situations, problems, and processes.
• Converts abstract issues into concrete actions and results, devises new methods and techniques.
• Energetic and enthusiastic person. 
• Strong communication skills, experience in managing and motivating a team. 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, client service focus and performance orientation. 
• Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written. 
• Undertakes to perform and behave in accordance with the agreements established in SOPs, within the overall quality system.

Do you meet the above profile and are you interested in an informal and pleasant working environment? We are looking forward to receive your CV and motivation letter in English.