Clinical Safety Lab Lead: Grow Operations & Talent

360Pharma; Groningen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Netherlands, a global clinical research organization, is building its Clinical Safety Laboratory in Groningen. As Laboratory Manager you will lead daily operations, manage and develop the team, and implement improvements to processes and methods to support growth.

You will ensure compliance with GCP, ISO 15189 and Dutch regulations, supervise staff, coordinate instrumentation and planning, and partner with study teams to ensure readiness and high-quality data for trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory (clinical safety testing preferred).
• Proven people management experience with direct responsibility for lab staff.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and Dutch regulations (GCP, ISO 15189).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with collaborative communication.
• Hands-on approach with developing people and improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical safety laboratory operations to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient services.
• Develop laboratory processes, systems, and workflows to support continued growth.
• Supervise and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Oversee instrumentation, maintenance, and introduction of new methods and services.
• Coordinate laboratory planning and consumables to meet study and business needs.
• Review study protocols and work with study teams to ensure laboratory readiness and successful study execution.
• Resolve operational and technical issues, drive improvements, and support client communication.

Skills

People management

Regulated lab experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

QPS Netherlands, a global clinical research organization, is building its Clinical Safety Laboratory in Groningen. As Laboratory Manager you will lead daily operations, manage and develop the team, and implement improvements to processes and methods to support growth.

You will ensure compliance with GCP, ISO 15189 and Dutch regulations, supervise staff, coordinate instrumentation and planning, and partner with study teams to ensure readiness and high-quality data for trials.