Manager - Laboratory & Analytical Development
Location: Parets del Vallès, Spain
Employer: Grifols
Job reference: f9bf1d5c7356abef5c5ea37339f4e164
Posted: 30.05.2026 – 14.07.2026
Responsibilities
Lead and ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory analytical activities.
Plan and coordinate the laboratory's human and material resources.
Supervise compliance with GMP requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and data integrity principles.
Evaluate atypical results and manage deviations and complaints.
Ensure correct implementation and follow‐up of CAPA actions.
Lead the development, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods.
Continuously train and qualify personnel under responsibility.
Direct the setup, adaptation, and validation of analytical methods.
Ensure the suitability of methodologies for new matrices and process samples.
Guarantee that analytical methods comply with regulatory and quality requirements.
Implement the defined analytical strategy through the development and application of methods.
Coordinate analytical studies and provide technical support to projects.
Coordinate specific analytical studies (e.g., donor seroprevalence studies, validations).
Provide technical support for projects involving new methods, studies, and process changes.
Collaborate with other departments to generate analytical data needed for decision‐making.
Drive continuous improvement within the laboratory.
Define and monitor laboratory performance indicators.
Identify improvement opportunities in analytical and operational processes.
Promote optimization of laboratory efficiency and resource utilization.
Lead the implementation and follow‐up of continuous improvement actions.
Manage teams, facilities, and resources.
Supervise laboratory team performance.
Plan laboratory material requirements according to analytical activity needs.
Propose and supervise laboratory budget and investment control.
Supervise equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related fields).
2–5 years of experience in quality control and development and validation of analytical methods.
Proven experience managing teams and laboratory operations at the department level.
Strong knowledge of GMP and quality systems.
Preferred experience with virology‐related analytical techniques (e.g., NAT, serology) or viral marker analysis.
Experience with plasma, blood, or serum analysis is highly valued.
Benefits
Contract of Employment: Permanent position.
Location: Parets del Vallès, Spain.
Occasionally Remote (Flexibility for U Program).
Comprehensive benefits package.
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation.
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