Lab Manager Clinical Testing

Date PostedJune 18, 2026LocationSaitama, JapanCompanyMichael Page International Japan K.K./マイケル・ペイジ・インターナショナル・ジャパン株式会社SalaryJPY 10000K - JPY 14000KTypehealth/nursing - other medical/pharmaceutical/bio/fabric/food - clinical r & d medical/pharmaceutical/bio/fabric/food - valuation/testing

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end operations in a global clinical laboratory organization. Drive quality, people development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee daily laboratory testing operations while ensuring compliance and performance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily laboratory testing operations
  • Lead, train, and develop laboratory staff
  • Manage compliance and quality indicators
  • Drive process improvement initiatives

Required Skills

  • Experience in clinical laboratory environment
  • Management and team leadership skills
  • Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or MedTech
  • Business level Japanese and English

Job Details

Job Description: Lead end‑to‑end operations in a global clinical laboratory organization. Drive quality, people development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all daily laboratory testing operations, ensuring high quality and timely service delivery. * Manage non‑production activities, compliance requirements, and coordination with internal and global teams. * Lead, train, and develop Medical Technology staffs. * Monitor operational performance, quality indicators, and department performance reporting. * Support client visits, audits, and inquiries, ensuring responsive and accurate communication. * Promote process improvement initiatives, including efficiency and quality enhancement programs. Qualifications: * Experience in a clinical laboratory environment. * Experience in management, team lead or team supervision. * Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Science, or Medical Technology (Master's/PhD would be a plus). * Business level in both Japanese and English. * Able to work in the lab in Saitama, Japan. Job Offer: * Lead end‑to‑end operations in a global clinical laboratory organization. * Drive the growth of the Japan business. * International & diverse team in the lab. * Opportunity to collaborate closely with global teams. * Flat and supportive workplace. * Competitive salary.