Operational Best Practice Senior Project Manager – Clinical Laboratory Operations Europe

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Operational Best Practice Senior Project Manager – Clinical Laboratory Operations EuropeFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Clinical Diagnostics is a major player in laboratory medicine, offering high-quality diagnostic services that support physicians, hospitals, and patients across Europe. With a strong focus on scientific excellence, operational quality, and continuous improvement, Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics combines local laboratory expertise with the strength and scale of a global organisation.Clinical diagnostic tests are a key factor in 70% of medical decisions. Our innovative tests help clinicians make the very best decisions to improve outcomes for patients, be it ensuring access to better treatments, reassuring individuals genetically predisposed to certain diseases or supporting women during pregnancy with non-invasive prenatal tests. Job DescriptionAbout the RoleWe are looking for a highly driven Operational Best Practice (OBP) Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across a European clinical laboratory network. This is a proactive, hands-on role for an experienced project manager who identifies issues, develops end-to-end solutions, and drives implementation without waiting for projects to be assigned. The role plays a key part in operational turnaround, cost improvement, and change management within a service-oriented, healthcare laboratory environment.This position requires close collaboration with local laboratories as well as global and country-level purchasing teams, strong Lean process expertise, an independent working style, and a data-driven mindset. Regular travel across Europe (25% or more) is expected.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end project management for operational, transformation, and cost-improvement initiatives across European clinical laboratoriesProactively identify operational issues and improvement opportunities; analyse root causes and propose robust, data-backed solutionsDesign, develop, and implement Lean process improvements and standardised workflows within a service and laboratory environmentDeliver change management and operational turnaround initiatives, ensuring sustainable adoption of new processesManage projects with significant financial impact, including cost improvement initiatives of €100k+ valueCollaborate closely with global and local purchasing teams to support sourcing, cost optimisation, and operational efficiencyDefine KPIs, track performance, and ensure data-driven decision-making throughout the project lifecyclePrepare succinct, high-quality written deliverables (memos, business cases, business plans, and recommendations) for senior leadership approvalLeverage AI and digital tools to accelerate analysis, project execution, and decision-makingManage diverse stakeholders across countries, functions, and cultures, often without direct reporting authorityEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business impactQualificationsRequired Experience and EducationMinimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally with PMP certification or equivalentProven experience managing cost improvement projects with a minimum €100k financial impactStrong background in Lean process improvement within a service industry, with experience leading large-scale improvement initiativesDemonstrated experience leading projects from concept to implementation, considering the broader business context to deliver optimal company-wide solutionsBachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably biology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, or another healthcare-related fieldPrevious experience in a service industry, ideally healthcare, diagnostics, or laboratory-relatedData & Digital SkillsStrong focus on data-driven decision-making, KPI definition, and detailed data analysisProven experience submitting written project proposals (≥ €100k value) to leadership...