Mantell Associates is partnered with a global CDMO in their search for an experienced Associate Director of Operations - Immunochemistry to lead operational activities in the Netherlands.
This is a strong opportunity to join a growing global CDMO and play a key leadership role in advancing bioanalytical capabilities while supporting the development of innovative therapies.
Associate Director of Operations - Responsibilities:
- Provide operational leadership for the immunochemistry department, ensuring efficient execution of bioanalytical studies and laboratory workflows
- Translate strategic objectives into operational plans, managing capacity, resources, and project prioritization
- Oversee laboratory performance, including planning of study activities, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
- Ensure compliance with GLP/GCP standards and global regulatory expectations, maintaining strong audit and inspection readiness
- Support quality systems activities including deviations, CAPAs, audit findings, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive operational efficiency by optimizing laboratory processes, workflows, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Project Management, and Scientific Leadership to ensure successful study delivery
- Provide operational input into new project proposals and support client interactions when required
- Lead, mentor, and develop scientific and operational staff within the immunochemistry team
- Contribute to long-term operational planning, technology evaluation, and capability development
Associate Director of Operations - Requirements:
- MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, or a related Life Sciences discipline
- Significant experience working within bioanalytical laboratories or biopharmaceutical service environments
- Strong expertise in immunochemistry or immunoassay platforms, including biomarker or immunogenicity assays
- Proven leadership experience managing scientific teams and operational workflows in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of GLP/GCP regulatory requirements and audit/inspection readiness
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex study portfolios and drive operational improvements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage both internal teams and external clients
- Ability to work within a fast-paced CDMO environment supporting global pharmaceutical partners
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.