Director of Laboratory Operations

FRS Recruitment ·www.frsrecruitment.com

Location Offaly, Offaly, Ireland
Salary EUR 140,000 - 145,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device
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Director of Laboratory Operations

Lead Laboratory Excellence | Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Innovation

A leading life sciences organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Laboratory Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across GMP laboratory functions.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven laboratory professional to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and influence the future direction of laboratory capabilities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

The Role

As Director of Laboratory Operations, you will:

  • Lead and optimise GMP laboratory operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Develop laboratory strategy, performance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop laboratory leadership teams.
  • Oversee resource planning, budgets, equipment investment, and operational performance.
  • Partner with pharmaceutical stakeholders and senior leadership to support growth and innovation.
  • Ensure alignment with GMP, FDA regulations, and global quality standards.

About You

You are an experienced laboratory leader with a strong background in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.

You will bring:

  • 12+ years’ experience in GMP laboratory operations or pharmaceutical development.
  • Proven leadership experience managing laboratory teams and complex operations (5+years).
  • Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, analytical development, QC processes, method validation, release testing, and stability programmes.
  • Experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team development skills.
  • Experience working across global teams, supporting business growth, or leading transformation initiatives would be advantageous.

What’s On Offer

  • Attractive executive-level salary package and benefits.
  • A senior leadership role with significant strategic influence.
  • The opportunity to lead talented scientific teams and shape laboratory operations.
  • Career growth within an innovative life sciences organisation.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

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Who is hiring for the Director of Laboratory Operations role?
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Where is the Director of Laboratory Operations job located?
The Director of Laboratory Operations role with FRS Recruitment is based in Offaly, IE.
What does the Director of Laboratory Operations role pay?
FRS Recruitment lists the Director of Laboratory Operations role at EUR 140,000–145,000 per year.
Is the Director of Laboratory Operations role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at FRS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Director of Laboratory Operations role?
The Director of Laboratory Operations position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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