Analytical Laboratory Manager

The Analytical Laboratory Manager provides technical and analytical development support to Science & Innovation pipeline projects. You will lead the Analytical Laboratory testing programme, ensuring effective planning, prioritisation, coordination and execution of testing, method development and validation activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable regulations and guidelines, and industry best practice. You will also lead and develop the Analytical team, maintain safety and quality compliance, deliver agreed key performance indicators, assure accurate technical documentation and work cross-functionally with project teams, Quality functions, manufacturing sites and other laboratory leaders to manage priorities, timelines and technical challenges.,

Laboratory leadership and people management

• Lead, engage and communicate effectively with the Analytical team, including recruitment, employee development, coaching and performance management.
• Set clear expectations, provide guidance and identify development and training needs.
• Monitor team performance and delivery against agreed key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.

• Manage, prioritise and oversee the analytical testing programme, including planning, coordination and execution of testing.
• Provide technical and analytical development support to Technology & Innovation pipeline projects.
• Define and execute strategies for analytical method development, validation and transfer, including validation in accordance with relevant ICH guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance for research, troubleshooting and manufacturing support activities.
• Keep abreast of scientific literature, emerging technologies and alternative ways of working.

• Ensure methods and validation activities comply with internal procedures, applicable regulations and guidelines, and industry best practice.
• Ensure accurate, timely review and approval of analytical and technical documentation, including testing and validation protocols and reports, technical reports, standard operating procedures and related controlled documents.
• Identify and address out-of-specification results and non-conformances; ensure investigation, resolution and corrective actions are completed within agreed time frames.
• Contribute as a functional laboratory leader to Design and Development projects conducted under Design Controls.

• Ensure high standards of safety and compliance with Environment, Health and Safety policies, laboratory quality systems and processes.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated and serviced in accordance with company procedures.
• Support equipment qualification and computerised system validation activities associated with laboratory equipment software.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health assessments are in place.

• Collaborate with project and departmental managers to manage workloads, timelines and priorities.
• Manage the departmental budget, including accurate budget setting and expense management.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of analytical equipment, software and services., From early 2028, this position is expected to transition to our Manchester site, on a hybrid working model.
• The role manages a laboratory environment where staff may be exposed to chemicals, reagents and solvents and ensures these materials are handled and disposed of in accordance with site and environmental procedures.
  Minimum of 7 years' industry experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical laboratory environment; strong Analytical Chemistry experience is preferred.
• Proven management experience leading and developing a team of scientists.
• Working knowledge of FDA and European quality-system regulations relevant to medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of drug-device combination product technologies is preferred.
• Sound understanding of product development processes and Design Controls.
• Experience planning and executing analytical method validation and method transfer activities.
• Competence in the use, calibration and maintenance of advanced analytical laboratory equipment.
• Experience with computerised laboratory systems used to manage data and information, such as a Laboratory Information Management System.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, identify inefficiencies…