Clinical Lab Director - Hybrid, Global Impact

CTI; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work opportunities

CTI Cares program

Descripción de la vacante

CTI is seeking a Laboratory Director in Bilbao, Spain to provide scientific direction for safety and specialty testing. You will ensure standardized processes, regulatory readiness, and staff qualifications across hematology, chemistry, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and molecular testing.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, drive quality systems, manage LIMS, and liaise with sponsors and regulators to advance clinical diagnostics globally.

Formación

• Fluent in English.
• Local Bilbao Spain Laboratory Director requirements.
• CAP director license requirements: PharmD/PhD or MD/DO with specified credentials and experience.
• Minimum 5 years leadership across multiple clinical disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide scientific direction and oversight for Bilbao laboratory safety and testing.
• Develop and ensure compliance of standardized processes for the central lab.
• Ensure staff qualification and licensing as required.
• Design, validate, and maintain accuracy of laboratory tests.
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure clinically reliable data.
• Advise sponsors/clients on lab findings significance.
• Serve as SME for client interactions and business development.
• Act as operations representative for regulatory interactions (FDA/CLIA/CAP/EMA/ISO, IVDR).
• Oversee lab documentation for inspection readiness.
• Lead development and improvement of laboratory quality system.
• Review and approve policies, validation plans/reports, training and competency assessments.
• Participate in partner lab selection.
• Report test quality/safety concerns to Clinical Director.
• Support IT/LIMS implementation with IT and Lab Leadership.
• Provide ongoing education to staff.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

5+ years leadership in clinical lab

Multidisciplinary lab leadership

Educación

PharmD or PhD in chemical/biological/clinical lab science with Clinical Analysis or Clinical Biochemistry specialization, EU equivalent

MD or DO with board certifications in anatomic or clinical pathology

MD or DO with 1 year residency training or 2 years supervising high-complexity testing

Descripción del empleo

CTI is seeking a Laboratory Director in Bilbao, Spain to provide scientific direction for safety and specialty testing. You will ensure standardized processes, regulatory readiness, and staff qualifications across hematology, chemistry, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and molecular testing.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, drive quality systems, manage LIMS, and liaise with sponsors and regulators to advance clinical diagnostics globally.