Reporting directly to the COO, you will hold full site leadership responsibility for this Dover-based laboratory, overseeing all operations, people management, quality, safety, and commercial performance.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected laboratory team with a heritage spanning nearly 30 years. The site has built an outstanding reputation supporting global clients in medical device and combination product testing, helping bring innovative medical products to market safely and compliantly.

More recently, the laboratory became one of the founding businesses within a wider specialist laboratory group, creating an exciting new chapter of investment, collaboration and shared expertise. For the right leader, this role offers the chance to shape the future of an already successful site while helping unlock the opportunities that come from being part of something bigger.

The Role

You’ll lead a knowledgeable, welcoming and highly committed team, driving day to day lab operations. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders and peer sites across the group to shape long-term strategy, growth, and capability.

This is a senior leadership role with accountability for site operations, P&L, team performance, safety, quality, client relationships, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the site delivers excellent scientific and operational outcomes, meets regulatory and client expectations, and remains positioned ...