Head of In vitro operations

S3 Science Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A recruitment agency specializing in science is looking for a Head of In Vitro Operations in Paris. The candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of the In Vitro department, ensuring quality and compliance in studies while managing teams and budgets. Key qualifications include experience in cell biology, strong communication skills, and fluency in English. This full-time role involves international travel and is suited for mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date certification in animal experimentation required.
• Mid-Senior level experience in scientific roles.

Responsabilités

• Designs and implements operational strategy for the In Vitro department.
• Manages In Vitro platform teams and oversees client in vitro studies.
• Conducts statistical analyses and ensures compliance with protocols.
• Manages budgets and investments for smooth study operations.
• Enhances production service performance and quality monitoring.

Connaissances

Experience in cell biology and molecular biology

Fluency in English

Strong communication

Ability to synthesize and analyze scientific information

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Rigor

Description du poste

The Head of In Vitro Operations is responsible for the strategy, coordination, and execution of in vitro studies. He/she supervises the technical teams, ensures the scientific and regulatory quality of the studies, and oversees the proper conduct of experimental protocols in compliance with Quality standards. He/she acts as the sole point of contact between the In Vitro teams and the Scientific Management.

Reporting Line

The position reports directly to the CSO.

Responsibilities

• Designs and ensures the implementation of the operational strategy of the In Vitro department.
• Manages the teams working within the In Vitro platform.
• Oversees client in vitro studies: contributes to the drafting of financial protocols, study design, delivery of results, and preparation of reports.
• Performs statistical analyses of the results obtained, organizes and formats data (graphs, scientific presentations), and ensures team compliance with experimental protocols.
• Supervises production activities.
• Ensures compliance and reliability of the results generated by the production teams.
• Manages the budget and necessary investments to ensure the smooth running of studies.
• Develops and enhances production service performance.
• Ensures and optimizes quality monitoring.

The list of activities is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

Job Specifics

International travel 1 to 2 times per year, up-to-date certification in animal experimentation required.

Skills

• Technical skills: Experience in cell biology and molecular biology, fluency in English, ability to synthesize and analyze scientific information.
• Behavioral skills: Strong communication, rigor, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Science

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting