Autoimmunity, allergies and serology Lab Footprint and Lab Engineering Lead

As the European market leader in the laboratory diagnostics sector, the SYNLAB group has been operating within a strong inter­national network of laboratory doctors and specialists since 2010. Approximately employees in 22 countries dedicate their efforts in laboratory diagnostics to human medicine.

Responsibilities:

Lab Footprint

• To support the development and implementation of a global lab footprint strategy to optimize the distribution of autoimmunity, allergies and serology laboratories and testing sites across regions.
• Identify and support the consolidation, expansion, and relocation opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• To support CAPEX related to laboratory projects infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• To support the standardization of lab processes across all regions to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.

Lab Engineering & Infrastructure

• To support the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratories to support evolving diagnostic capabilities).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, GMP, etc.) for laboratory design and operations.
• Ensure compliance with CE-IVDR regulation
• Implement automation & digitalization in lab processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT & Digital teams to integrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other smart lab technologies.

Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

• Implement Lean Six Sigma principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance turnaround times.
• Benchmark and development of operational KPIs across labs to identify areas for continuous improvement and standardizations across labs.
• To advise the optimization of resource utilization to reduce operational costs without compromising quality and compliance.
• To support and actively participate in the modelling and adaptation of Autoinmunity, allergies and serology Target Operating Models, at lab level, country level, International network and working with cross-functional teams.
• To be the projects liaison between 3L team and the medical, Group and country, communities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in laboratory operations, engineering within diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of lab workflows, regulatory requirements, and automation technologies.
• Experience in facility planning, CAPEX investments, and lab engineering projects.
• Proven ability to work under cross-functional environment & international teams.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and automation trends in lab operations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Location: Desirable Italy or Germany but open to other Synlab countries also possible.
• Languages: Fluent in English. Desirable: Italian and/or German.
• Travel needed: yes, more than 50%.

You can expect from us:

• Join a dynamic and international work environment, where collaboration across borders is part of daily life.
• Take on a high-impact role with Group-level visibility, giving you the opportunity to coordinate internal control activities across multiple countries.
• Benefit from a high degree of autonomy and ownership, allowing you to structure and lead key initiatives with real influence on the business.
• Enjoy a flexible working culture, with a remote work policy of up to 3 days per week.
• To work in a fast-growing company and play an active role in its success.
• Corporate benefits.

Alternatively, the position can also be filled in Germany (Munich).