Head of Regulated Laboratory

Head of Regulated Core Labs - permanent, full-time

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

Role overview

This position leads a regulated Core Lab services programme, delivering high-quality biomarker testing for clinical trials. You will oversee assay validation (including mass spectrometry and additional platforms), ensure compliance with relevant clinical standards, and manage project delivery against sponsor timelines. The role combines scientific leadership, operational oversight, client engagement, and people development in a regulated laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the regulated Core Lab services programme and drive delivery across clinical biomarker projects.
• Validate mass spectrometry assays to appropriate clinical standards (e.g., ISO 15189, CLIA, GCLP).
• Evaluate and validate additional assay platforms (e.g., NuLISA).
• Desig...