Head of Analytical Department (f/m/d)

• Abteilung: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Head of Analytical Services (m/f/d) – Shaping Science for a Safer World

Your opportunity to make an impact.
As the Head of Analytical Services (f/m/d) , you will take on a pivotal role that combines innovation with quality. Your work will actively contribute to advancing our mission, “Science for a safer world,” while embodying our core values – Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect. Are you ready to shape the future of our Analytical Services? We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Your Responsibilities

• Leadership and Development: Lead a team of approximately 50 highly skilled professionals. Foster a motivating work environment that supports growth and excellence.
• Excellence in Analysis: Plan, coordinate, and ensure the execution of identity, purity, and content determination using advanced analytical methods (NMR, wet chemistry, chromatographic techniques) in compliance with ISO17025, ISO17034, and GMP guidelines (EXiPACT).
• Quality and Safety: Optimise and oversee safety and quality standards while contributing to cross-departmental problem-solving initiatives.
• Strategy and Implementation: Define and implement strategic and operational goals in collaboration with your team.
• Processes and Innovation: Monitor and enhance key quality management processes (e.g., equipment qualification, method validation) and drive the continuous improvement of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Your Profile

• A degree in analytical chemistry, pharmacy, food chemistry, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in conducting, evaluating, and assessing identity and content determination, including method development and validation.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong communication skills, organizational talent, and a pronounced service-oriented mindset.
• Problem-solving and results-driven thinking, coupled with an understanding of economic contexts.
• Proficiency in working with ERP, chromatography, and LIMS systems.
• Fluency in both English and German.

What We Offer

• A strong foundation for success: Comprehensive onboarding and a robust mentoring program to prepare you for your role.
• Promising career prospects: Individual development and career growth opportunities in an innovative, international organization.
• Attractive benefits: A permanent contract, company pension plan, JobRad program, technology leasing, and corporate discounts.
• Flexibility and balance: Family-friendly working hours and support for achieving work-life balance.
• A values-driven culture: Work in an open corporate culture where Integrity, Respect, Passion, Curiosity, and Brilliance are not just words.
• Sustainability and mobility: Subsidized Germany Ticket, free use of on-site charging stations, and relocation assistance for candidates outside the region.

Join us in shaping science for a safer world and make a difference – for our customers, our team, and the future.

We look forward to getting to know you!

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