Manager - Laboratory & Analytical Development

Grifols, S.A; España; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A in Romblon, España is looking for a Manager for Laboratory & Analytical Development to lead quality control and analytical activities. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory operations, develop and validate methods, and ensure compliance with GMP regulations.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences and have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for remote flexibility are available within this permanent position, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Quality Control and analytical methods.
• Strong management skills for laboratory operations.
• Experience with virology-related analytical techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory analytical activities and ensure quality control.
• Develop and validate new analytical methods.
• Coordinate analytical studies and provide technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement within the laboratory operations.
• Supervise laboratory teams and manage resources.

Skills

Team management

Quality Control

Analytical methods development

GMP knowledge

Virology-related techniques

Plasma analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Manager - Laboratory & Analytical Development

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.

Mission

Plan and organize material and human resources, as well as supervise laboratory activities, in accordance with applicable quality standards and current Company policies, in order to ensure the proper execution of analyses and the reliability of results, contributing to the quality of plasma and plasma-derived products. In addition, the role will be responsible for driving the development, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods, integrating routine analytical activities with analytical development and ensuring the applicability of results to plasma, process, and product samples.

What your responsibilities will be

• Lead and ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory analytical activities
  • Lead and organize laboratory activities, ensuring the proper execution of quality control analyses and analytical studies.
  • Plan and coordinate the laboratory’s human and material resources.
  • Supervise compliance with GMP requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and data integrity principles.
  • Evaluate atypical results and ensure the proper management of deviations and complaints.
  • Ensure the correct implementation and follow‑up of CAPA actions.
• Lead the development, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods
  • Ensure continuous training and qualification of personnel under responsibility.
  • Lead the development of new analytical methods in response to new scientific or technical scenarios.
  • Direct the setup, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods.
  • Ensure the suitability of methodologies for new matrices and process samples.
  • Guarantee that analytical methods comply with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Implement the defined analytical strategy through the development and application of analytical methods
  • Lead the development of new analytical methods in response to new scientific or technical scenarios.
  • Direct the setup, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods.
  • Ensure the application of existing analytical methods to new matrices and process samples.
  • Ensure the proper application of analytical methods in both routine and development activities.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of the analytical strategy within laboratory operations.
• Coordinate analytical studies and provide technical support to projects
  • Coordinate specific analytical studies (e.g., donor seroprevalence studies, validations, etc.).
  • Provide technical support to projects (new methods, studies, process changes).
  • Collaborate with other departments in generating analytical data required for decision-making.
  • Ensure the proper technical execution of studies.
• Drive continuous improvement within the laboratory
  • Define and monitor laboratory performance indicators.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in analytical and operational processes.
  • Promote optimization of laboratory efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Lead the implementation and follow‑up of continuous improvement actions.
• Manage teams, facilities, and resources
  • Supervise laboratory team performance.
  • Ensure planning of laboratory material requirements according to analytical activity needs.
  • Propose and supervise laboratory budget and investment control.
  • Supervise equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or related fields)
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Quality Control and in development and validation of analytical methods
• Proven experience managing teams and laboratory operations at department level.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems.
• Preferred experience with virology-related analytical techniques (e.g., NAT, serology) or viral marker analysis
• Experience with plasma, blood, or serum analysis will be highly valued.

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Occasionally Remote.

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position.