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Laboratory Manager
Lab & CRO Operations Manager
London | Hybrid
I am currently working with a very exciting and fast-growing biotech company developing next-generation gene therapies. This is an opportunity to build a laboratory from the ground up, while managing preclinical CRO partnerships and helping shape the company’s scientific operations.
This is one of those rare Rockstar-led companies where you’ll be part of genuine innovation, bleeding-edge (not just cutting-edge) science, and a team with rocket fuel potential!
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This is an early-stage management role so will not be suitable for Director or Exec level candidates.
Key Requirements
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
- MSc or PhD in a Life Science discipline
- 3–5+ years’ experience in laboratory operations within biotech
- Experience managing CROs and external research partners
- Knowledge of gene therapy, gene editing, or advanced therapeutics
- Experience building or scaling laboratory operations
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The Role
- Build and manage a new London laboratory
- Lead lab operations, procurement, inventory and BSL-2 compliance
- Manage China-based CRO relationships across preclinical studies
- Coordinate vendors, budgets, logistics, and study delivery
- Ensure outsourced studies are delivered on time and to a high standard
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