Senior Manager Lab Coordination

Valneva SE; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 208,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Performance bonus

Lunch vouchers

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valneva SE is seeking a Senior Manager Lab Coordination to lead the Quality Control lab coordination activities in a GMP environment. You will plan, coordinate and execute lab tasks while developing a small team of 3 under the Head of Quality Control.

You will collaborate with internal departments and external labs, ensuring equipment qualification, validation and documentation meet regulatory expectations across global markets.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Life Science or related field with 5+ years in life sciences/pharma.
• Experience in GxP-regulated QC lab operations and inspections.
• Fluent in English; German language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Lab activities, working hands-on with the team.
• Ensure GMP readiness for laboratory equipment, computerized systems, and infrastructure.
• Oversee qualification, validation, maintenance and lifecycle activities for analytical instruments and QC systems.
• Act as Validation Officer for equipment and systems and manage quality events and documentation.
• Manage reagents, reference substances, controls and consumables inventory and qualification.
• Coordinate priorities for the Lab Coordination team (3 employees).
• Contribute to operational and technical CAPEX planning.

Skills

Team management

GxP compliance

Lab coordination

Quality systems

English fluency

German language (preferred)

Education

Life Science degree

Tools

Equipment qualification

Laboratory software

Job description

At Valneva, we are dedicated to developing innovative vaccines that protect people worldwide against serious infectious diseases.

We are looking for a Senior Manager Lab Coordination (m/f/d) to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of lab coordination activities supporting the GMP laboratory. Additionally to your own operational tasks you will lead and develop a small lab coordination team (3 people) with the support of the Head of Quality Control. You will work closely with internal departments, clients, and external testing laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of day-to-day Lab activities, working hands-on alongside the team
• Person in charge/support for operational readiness and GMP compliance of laboratory equipment, computerized systems and laboratory infrastructure
• Person in charge/support for qualification, validation, maintenance and lifecycle activities for analytical and storage equipment and relevant QC systems
• Validation Officer for equipment and computerized systems and management of related quality events and documentation
• Person in charge/support for qualification, availability and inventory management of key reagents, reference substances, controls, chemicals and laboratory consumables
• Coordination of daily activities and priorities of the Lab Coordination team (3 employees)
• Collaboration on operational and technical CAPEX planning

• Academic degree in Life Science or another relevant scientific field, with at least 5 years of experience in the life science or pharmaceutical industry in a GxP-regulated environment (ideally involving vaccines)
• Experience with QC Lab operations in GxP regulated life science or pharmaceutical industry subject to FDA and other global regulatory authority inspections is preferred
• Experience with Equipment / Analytical Instruments Qualifications is preferred
• Good knowledge of relevant GxP legislation for EU, US and other global highly-regulated markets
• Good organizational, documentation management and teamwork skills
• Open-minded and innovative / creative team-player
• Fluent in English, fluent in German is preferred

Working with Valneva means being part of a global biotech company with a clear vision to make a meaningful impact in the world. At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic and innovative work environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting,impactful assignments. Enjoy the benefits of flat hierarchies, an international atmosphere, and regular company events that foster collaborationand connection.

Additionally, we offer:

• Work Life Balance:Flexitime & Compensation days
• Financial perks:Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing:Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs& Office Massages

Minimum Annual Salary:EUR 60,000 gross per year. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, and skills, with a willingness to overpay the applicable minimum salary.

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!