Laboratory Manager, Clinical Safety Lab

QPS Netherlands B.V. is part of QPS Holdings, a global CRO providing discovery, preclinical, and clinical research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our new Clinical Safety Laboratory in Groningen provides hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis testing to support clinical trials, patient safety, and data integrity. We are looking for a hands-on laboratory professional with established experience managing staff to lead daily operations and help shape the laboratory’s continued development. Working closely with site leadership, you will develop colleagues, improve workflows, and expand laboratory capabilities while maintaining quality and compliance with QPS global standards. If you enjoy leading people and helping a laboratory grow, we would like to hear from you. What You Will Do - Lead daily clinical safety laboratory operations to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient services. - Develop laboratory processes, systems, and workflows to support continued growth. - Supervise and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. - Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements. - Oversee instrumentation, maintenance, and the introduction of new methods and services. - Coordinate laboratory planning and consumables to meet study and business needs. - Review study protocols and work with study teams, project management, and site leadership to ensure laboratory readiness and successful study execution. - Resolve operational and technical issues, drive improvements, and support responsive client communication.