Head of Lab Transformation & Engineering
18 days ago
Oxford
A leading science and technology organisation is building a world-class research campus and is seeking a Head of Lab Systems & Engineering to play a pivotal role in shaping its laboratory infrastructure and technology strategy. This is a rare opportunity to lead the design and delivery of next-generation laboratory systems, ensuring scientists and engineers have access to cutting-edge technology, automation, and digital platforms to enable high-impact research at scale. What this role offers • Strategic ownership of laboratory systems, engineering, and technology across a large, modern research environment, • Opportunity to shape a greenfield, future-ready lab infrastructure within a highly interdisciplinary setting, • Senior leadership position with close collaboration across research, IT, and external partners, • Long-term impact supporting translational science and real-world outcomes Key responsibilities • Define and deliver the laboratory systems and engineering strategy aligned to research and organisational goals, • Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of lab technology, automation, and IT infrastructure, • Ensure high availability, performance, and compliance of laboratory equipment and digital systems, • Partner with research leaders, IT teams, and vendors to deliver scalable, secure solutions, • Identify and introduce emerging lab technologies to enhance operational efficiency and scientific capability What you’ll bring • Proven leadership experience managing laboratory systems, engineering, or technical infrastructure in a research-intensive environment, • Deep understanding of lab technologies, automation platforms, and scientific IT systems (e.g. LIMS, data platforms, cloud infrastructure), • Strong project management skills with experience delivering complex, large-scale initiatives, • Ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for enabling world-class science