Head of Solutions and Laboratory Optimisation

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostic pathology seeks a Head of Solutions and Laboratory Optimisation in London. This role involves leveraging emerging technologies and engineering methodologies to improve laboratory services. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and extensive management experience in a complex pathology environment. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with global experts in the field and leads organizational strategy in laboratory improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Proven ability to lead and influence strategy and implementation.
• Significant experience in operational management within complex pathology service.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, transformation and design projects in diagnostic pathology.
• Enhance laboratory services with emerging technologies.
• Design and reconfigure laboratory space for optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Coaching

Research Skills

Auditing Skills

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree or Equivalent

Current HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

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Head of Solutions and Laboratory Optimisation, london (city of london)

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Client:

SYNLAB UK & Ireland

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Working in a solutions and laboratory optimisation capacity in diagnostic pathology, you’ll be used to handling complex conundrums. Here at SYNLAB, you’ll take that expertise to the next level as you lead configuration, transformation and design projects across the existing and emerging diagnostic space, across our estate.

If you’re at your best when grappling with challenges, finding the right solutions to complex design briefs and know how to best apply emerging technologies, you’ll want to find out more about this position.

You’ll work with experts renowned globally in their respective disciplines to enhance laboratory services. You’re focus will be leveraging emerging technologies, new methodologies, precision equipment, expertise and processes to deliver a quality diagnostic service to better the lives of our partners’ and customer’s patients.

That’s where it counts, that’s where the fulfilment is realised.

Being HCPC registered, you’ll have grown your career through the laboratories, having developed an acute sense of what works and where improvements can be made. You’ll understand well what fundamental great practice can be brought forward, and what can be revised, by adapting to new technologies to meet commercial and clinical goals.

You’ll be an architect, designing and reconfiguring laboratory space to get the best out of it, using established service design and improvement methodologies. You’ll build on modernisation work, taking a holistic approach, with the resources at hand.

People, technical equipment, platforms, workflow – will all fall under your purview to meet the needs of our customers and service users. Those that exist and those we bring on board through our expanding business.

If you’re looking to take the next step forward in your career, or are looking to hone your established skills, apply here to find out more and meet our team.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Significant senior operational management experience within an acute complex pathology service environment.
• Demonstrable experience in laboratory engineering methodologies, including value stream mapping, process mapping, and workplace organisation (5S).
• Proven track record of writing and delivering complex reports and policies to a high standard.
• Experience of effectively working with senior management within a matrix organisational structure.
• Proven ability to consistently achieve challenging delivery targets.
• Willingness and ability to travel between company sites.
• Confident and effective meeting leadership skills.
• Research and audit skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programmes.
• Experience of working on an organisation-wide basis, influencing strategy and implementation.
• Experience in planning and developing strategic plans and business cases.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services. We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.