Global Head of Laboratory Science & Operations

Sonic Clinical Trials; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Clinical Trials (SCT) is seeking an exceptional scientific leader to join our executive team as Head of Scientific Laboratory Operations. This global role ensures scientific integrity, quality, and operational performance of SCT's laboratory services across networks and partners.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead pathology, molecular diagnostics, biomarker testing and biorepository operations, driving governance, standardisation, and high standards of data integrity for clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in regulated clinical or laboratory environments.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary laboratory teams within complex organisations.
• Deep technical expertise across pathology, molecular diagnostics, biomarker testing and regulated lab operations.
• Strong governance, quality improvement initiatives and risk management programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all laboratory operations, including central and referral networks.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks across global laboratory operations.
• Lead investigations into significant laboratory quality events and technical deviations.
• Oversee assay validation, verification, and implementation across disciplines.
• Drive harmonisation of scientific practices and standardised methodologies across regions.
• Partner with regional leaders to implement training programs and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (NATA, CAP, CLIA, ISO).

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Quality systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in Biomedical Science

Job description

Sonic Clinical Trials (SCT) is seeking an exceptional scientific leader to join our executive team as Head of Scientific Laboratory Operations. This global role ensures scientific integrity, quality, and operational performance of SCT's laboratory services across networks and partners.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead pathology, molecular diagnostics, biomarker testing and biorepository operations, driving governance, standardisation, and high standards of data integrity for clients worldwide.