OverviewOur client is a diagnostic business relentlessly dedicated to creating a paradigm shift within cancer diagnostics. They have more than 30 years of experience within the medical imaging and diagnostics field and more than five years of investments in digital pathology. Globally cancer diagnostics face resource and manpower constraints, and this company has developed AI-powered technology combined with specialised medical expertise to enable high-performing cancer detection in a digital laboratory, with a focus on optimal workflow and quality control. The ultimate goal is to reduce the time to diagnosis for prostate cancer from 3 weeks to 3–5 days, a goal the company has demonstrated success in delivering.As part of their global expansion, the next step is to launch their service in the UK. The company is looking to attract a talented and passionate Laboratory Director to build a new laboratory and start service, with an empathetic coaching style and inclusive leadership that values input from all team members.ResponsibilitiesSetting up and managing laboratory operations, staff, customer support and consultants.Purchasing and managing stock and consumables.Ensuring compliance with lab systems and quality systems.Managing the production costs and budget.Driving continuous improvement.Scale operations over time to cope with high-scale demand.QualificationsDegree in biomedical sciences.Leadership experience in a laboratory setting.Ideally previous work or experience with histopathology.Efficiency and ability to handle a high volume of tasks.Fluency in English and full rights to work in the UK.Team player, open communicator and collaborative individual.A commercial awareness is vital as there will be a customer-facing element to the position.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionScienceIndustriesBiotechnology ResearchMedical Equipment ManufacturingHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr