About this role
About the Role
We 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 Responsibilities
Lead 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 impact Required Experience and Education
Minimum 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 Skills
Strong focus on data-driven decision-making, KPI definition, and detailed data analysisProven experience submitting written project proposals (≥ €100k value) to leadership and securing approvalAdvanced Excel skillsHands-on experience with commonly used project management softwarePractical use of AI tools to improve speed, quality, and efficiency of project deliveryLanguage Requirements
Business-fluent English (oral and written)Fluent French or Spanish (oral and written)Key Competencies & Soft Skills
Strong ability to maintain timelines and push for resultsOpen, can-do mindset with a proactive leadership approachAbility to influence without formal reporting authorityCapable of managing both people and numbers effectivelyExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience working in international and multicultural environmentsPragmatic, hands-on get-things-done mentalityHigh willingness to learn (laboratory workflows, regulations, billing, and operational constraints)Independent working styleVery structured, organised, and detail-orientedSkilled at reconciling competing stakeholder needs and expectationsAble to translate complex data into clear, concise leadership-ready recommendationsAdditional Requirements
Willingness to travel 25% or more within EuropeMust live near a well-connected international airport (e.g., Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Lyon, Dublin) What We Offer
A high-impact senior role with European visibilityDirect influence on operational performance, cost efficiency, and transformation outcomesExposure to senior leadership and cross-functional international teamsA fast-paced, results-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and measurable impactWe support your development! Do you feel like you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
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Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, 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.
The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025 and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.