Director, Lab Equipment & Systems

GlaxoSmithKline; Sint-Katelijne-Waver; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GlaxoSmithKline in Belgium seeks a Director-level leader to own the Lab Equipment & Systems function, driving reliable lab operations. You will partner with QC, R&D, Technical Services and Engineering to manage equipment lifecycle and capital projects, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

The role offers impact, career growth and governance in a regulated, matrixed environment. Regular on-site presence in Wavre is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing laboratory equipment, facilities or engineering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Proven experience with equipment qualification, validation or commissioning activities.
• Strong track record in project delivery, budget management and vendor oversight.
• Familiarity with laboratory systems and data integrity principles for digital tools.
• Fluency in English and French – both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Own the lifecycle of laboratory equipment and systems for QC and R&D, from acquisition to decommissioning.
• Lead delivery of medium and small capital projects and upgrades, ensuring timelines, budget and quality are met.
• Partner with Technical Services, Engineering, EHS and Quality to manage equipment qualification, validation and inspection readiness.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts and spare parts strategies to reduce downtime and cost.
• Oversee lab information systems and digital tools used in laboratory operations, supporting implementation and data integrity.
• Build and coach a multidisciplinary team and external service partners to deliver high quality, safe and efficient lab support.
• You will work in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Connaissances

English/French fluency

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Formation

Bachelor degree in Engineering / Life Sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Outils

Laboratory information systems (LIMS)

Description du poste

GlaxoSmithKline in Belgium seeks a Director-level leader to own the Lab Equipment & Systems function, driving reliable lab operations. You will partner with QC, R&D, Technical Services and Engineering to manage equipment lifecycle and capital projects, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

The role offers impact, career growth and governance in a regulated, matrixed environment. Regular on-site presence in Wavre is required.