Associate Clinical Director, Laboratory Services

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific direction and oversight for laboratory safety and specialty testing, including hematology, chemistry, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and molecular testing.
• Ensure the development, implementation, and compliance of standardized processes for the CTI central lab.
• Design, validate, and maintain the technical accuracy and medical reliability of laboratory tests.
• Oversee laboratory documentation to ensure inspection readiness for regulatory bodies such as FDA, CLIA, CAP, EMA, ISO, and IVDR.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage personnel by establishing competency monitoring, providing remedial training, and overseeing continuing education.
• Partner with IT and Lab Leadership on the implementation and management of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• Meet all local requirements to serve as a Laboratory Director in Bilbao, Spain.
• Meet CAP (College of American Pathologists) laboratory director license requirements, which include one of the following:
• PharmD or PhD in clinical laboratory science with specialization in Clinical Analysis or Clinical Biochemistry (or EU equivalent) and 2 years of clinical laboratory leadership experience.
• MD or DO with board certification in anatomic or clinical pathology.
• MD or DO with 1 year of clinical laboratory training during residency or 2 years of experience supervising high complexity testing.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory leader across multiple clinical disciplines.

About the Company

CTI is a global team spanning 60 countries, dedicated to advancing medicine and developing life-changing treatments for patients with chronic and critical illnesses. We invest in professional growth through structured mentoring and leadership development, fostering an award-winning culture that prioritizes people and work-life balance.