Central Lab Operations Manager - Flexible Hours & Perks

Valneva; Wien; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Lunch vouchers

Office Massages

MyClubs fitness

Job summary

Valneva is seeking a Central Lab Operations Manager to oversee central lab activities for phase 1-4 trials. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a degree in natural sciences, 2+ years in operational clinical research, and 1+ year of management experience, with strong organizational and communication skills; English is required and German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in natural sciences or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in operational clinical research.
• 1+ year in management of trial conduct.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and trial regulations.
• Fluent English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for central lab services for assigned trials.
• Contribute to Central Lab vendor selection and contracting.
• Track and forecast trial budgets and accruals.
• Plan lab timelines and trial-specific training for teams.
• Set up Central Lab activities per protocol and materials.
• Oversee sample logistics from storage to testing labs; ensure data quality.

Skills

ICH-GCP knowledge

Budget tracking

Lab operations

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in natural sciences

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Valneva is seeking a Central Lab Operations Manager to oversee central lab activities for phase 1-4 trials. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a degree in natural sciences, 2+ years in operational clinical research, and 1+ year of management experience, with strong organizational and communication skills; English is required and German is a plus.