Special Chemistry & Toxicology Lab Footprint and Lab Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

Lab Footprint

• To support the development and implementation of a global lab footprint strategy to optimize the distribution of special chemistry, toxicology and drugs of abuse laboratories and testing sites across regions.

• Identify and support the consolidation, expansion, and relocation opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

• To support CAPEX related to laboratory projects infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business growth and regulatory requirements.

• To support the standardization of lab processes across all regions to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.

Lab Engineering & Infrastructure

• To support the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratories to support evolving diagnostic capabilities).

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, GMP, etc.) for laboratory design and operations.

• Ensure compliance with CE-IVDR regulation

• Implement automation & digitalization in lab processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Collaborate with IT & Digital teams to integrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other smart lab technologies.

Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

• Implement Lean Six Sigma principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance turnaround times.

• Benchmark and development of operational KPIs across labs to identify areas for continuous improvement and standardizations across labs.

• To advise the optimization of resource utilization to reduce operational costs without compromising quality and compliance.

• To be the projects liaison between 3L team and the medical, Group and country, communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Clinical chemistry, Supply Chain, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in special chemistry lab operations, engineering within diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences.

• Deep knowledge of lab workflows, regulatory requirements, and automation technologies.

• Experience in facility planning, CAPEX investments, and lab engineering projects.

• Proven ability to work under cross-functional environment & international teams.

• Strong project management skills.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and automation trends in lab operations.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Master in clinical chemistry: desirable

• Location: Germany or Italy

• Languages: Fluent in English. Desirable: German or Italian.