Specialty Lab Project Lead (Client-Facing)

Cerba Research; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerba Research in the Netherlands is seeking a Specialty Lab Liaison to act as the primary client contact, coordinating clinical trial projects from award through closeout and bridging laboratory operations, science, and delivery.

You will engage in client conversations, support BD, translate protocol requirements into operational reality, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure quality across Cerba’s global lab network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Life Sciences preferred.
• Experience in a project management or client-facing role.
• Scientific literacy in specialty laboratory assays.
• Strong communicator with clients and internal teams.
• Commercial awareness of budgets and invoicing.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for clients throughout the study lifecycle.
• Coordinate trial execution with Lab Operations, CTSL, BD, and Data Transfer Solutions.
• Prepare Analytical Plans in collaboration with clients and Lab Operations.
• Assign tests to samples via Sample Lists.
• Report trial results and compile Bioanalytical Reports.
• Manage timelines, budgeting, and change orders.
• Contribute to pre-award discussions on costs and feasibility.
• Ensure closure and archiving of study items.
• Maintain Cerba Research Quality systems and SOP compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Scientific literacy

Communication

Commercial awareness

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Cerba Research in the Netherlands is seeking a Specialty Lab Liaison to act as the primary client contact, coordinating clinical trial projects from award through closeout and bridging laboratory operations, science, and delivery.

You will engage in client conversations, support BD, translate protocol requirements into operational reality, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure quality across Cerba’s global lab network.