IT Solutions Leader for Clinical Diagnostics Ireland and UK

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox IT Solutions Leader for Clinical Diagnostics Ireland and UKFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.  Job DescriptionIn a nutshell:As an IT Solutions Leader, you will drive the digital and IT agenda for IT Business Applications (at Eurofins called IT Solutions) across the Clinical Diagnostics business line in Ireland and the United Kingdom. You will shape how technology supports long‑term business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. This high‑impact international leadership role requires a strong business mindset, the ability to interact with senior stakeholders, and a pragmatic understanding of how technology creates value.This position is central to supporting Eurofins’ strategic transition toward IT centralisation. As an IT Leader, you will ensure that the Clinical Diagnostics division aligns with Group‑wide standards, reduces local development, and fully adopts shared platforms and governance frameworks.Key Responsibilities:In this role, you and your team are the first point of contact for the business for any issues or demands related to IT Solutions in Clinical Diagnostics Ireland and the United Kingdom. You will also act as the interface to Group IT Solutions, which deliver the main IT services for your business, such as LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), CRM, Finance & Accounting, etc.You will need to arbitrate and determine, together with Group IT Solutions, which IT applications should remain regional (e.g., for integration with local healthcare providers) and which should be provided centrally. Identifying and agreeing on IT requirements is a key part of this process.In your daily work, you will support and operate the regional IT Solutions. You will regularly monitor costs and define the annual budget for the following year.Your IT applications will run both on‑premise and in the cloud. You will evaluate which option is the best fit for each application and determine whether it should run in the cloud or on‑premise.Efficiency, effectiveness, and stability will be the keys to your success. Finding the optimal solution for your business will be your challenge.Strategy & Business AlignmentDefine and communicate the IT vision and roadmap aligned with regional and global business and IT strategy.Facilitate an efficient IT application landscape using Group IT Solutions and regional IT Solutions to support growth targets and increase profitability.Act as a strategic liaison between regional business units and Group IT, ensuring mutual understanding, alignment, and smooth adoption of centralised solutions.Maintain an outward‑looking approach, proactively scouting emerging technologies and assessing digital trends to modernise the Clinical Diagnostics IT landscape.Benchmark with other Eurofins business lines to leverage best practices, avoid duplication, and accelerate IT maturity across Clinical Diagnostics.Development, Delivery, Operations & GovernanceLead the regional IT Solutions organisation, including development, delivery, and support & operations.Improve alignment and maturity across local businesses by developing a regional coordination model, ensuring that key roles are embedded in...