Laboratory Program Manager

TieTalent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organization in Southampton is seeking an experienced Laboratory Program Manager to lead laboratory support operations. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards, managing a team, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of laboratory operations, project management, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of laboratory operations and project management.
• Strong understanding of QA, compliance, GxP, and health & safety standards.
• Proven line management experience with staffing and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of laboratory services and ensure compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance and vendor relationships.

Skills

Laboratory operations knowledge

Project management

QA compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

TieTalent, Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Our client is global organisation that offers a range of services to laboratories with the aim of reducing lab inefficiencies and maximising lab asset utilisation.

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Program Manager to lead and oversee laboratory support operations within a major Life Sciences environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring that laboratory services run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of laboratory services, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with regulatory standards (GxP).
• Leading and developing a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Managing laboratory equipment maintenance, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing governance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Driving efficiency and cost-saving opportunities across laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of laboratory operations and project management in a pharmaceutical or Life Sciences environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience of QA, compliance, GxP, and health & safety standards.
• Demonstrable experience in scientific asset management and/or vendor/supplier management.
• Proven line management experience, including staffing, training, and performance development.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication skills and client facing