Lab Director

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Singapore is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to lead our Singapore-based clinical laboratory. You will oversee laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, quality management, and scientific excellence in a high-complexity testing environment.

Reporting to senior stakeholders, you will develop operational strategies, capacity plans, and performance targets while ensuring adherence to ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA, MOH/HSA standards and regulatory readiness across audits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a regulated lab.
• Deep knowledge of quality systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in genomics or high-complexity diagnostics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all laboratory operations, including genomics workflows and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and performance targets.
• Represent the lab with regulators, auditors, customers, and partners.
• Develop capacity plans and strategic operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee inspections, CAPA, risk management, and regulatory readiness.
• Mentor multidisciplinary laboratory teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or related

Job description

About Us:

The company is a global leader in genomic and precision medicine solutions, enabling advanced molecular and clinical testing that supports healthcare providers, researchers, and patients worldwide.

Job Title:

Laboratory Director

About Us:

The company is a global leader in genomic and precision medicine solutions, enabling advanced molecular and clinical testing that supports healthcare providers, researchers, and patients worldwide.

They are seeking an experienced Lab Director to lead their Singapore-based clinical laboratory. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, quality management, and scientific excellence across a high-complexity testing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all laboratory operations, including genomics testing workflows, quality systems, and service delivery.


• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and laboratory performance.


• Serve as the key representative for the laboratory with internal stakeholders, regulators, auditors, customers, and partners.


• Develop operational strategies, capacity plans, and performance targets.


• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality management systems.


• Oversee inspections, audits, risk management, CAPA processes, and regulatory readiness.


• Lead, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary laboratory teams.


• Partner with cross-functional teams on scientific, operational, quality, and business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, molecular diagnostics, genomics, or other high-complexity laboratory environments.


• Experience leading laboratory operations within a regulated and accredited setting.


• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA, MOH/HSA environments).


• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.


• Strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, and decision-making skills.

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