Global Laboratory Manager F/MX

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

At Nemera, we are passionate about developing innovative drug delivery solutions that truly make a difference in patients' lives. To support our continued growth and ensure excellence across our laboratory network, we’re looking for a Global Laboratory Manager to join our team in Lyon (HQ Gerland).

Reporting to the R&D and Capabilities Director, you will play a key strategic role by leading the Global Laboratories Team, harmonizing practices across sites, and ensuring quality, compliance, and operational performance.

Languages

Excellent level of English : day-to-day working language

If you’re

- Passionate about growing a business
- Enjoy working as a team
- Proud to make products that improve patients’ lives
- And go the extra mile to deliver on your commitments,

Then you’ll be successful here!

You’ll help us achieve our corporate growth goals by bringing these skills to Nemera and have fun in the meantime !

Responsibilities

Define, coordinate, and deploy the global laboratory strategy across all Nemera sites (France and US).; Act as the global business partner for BU Services and key reference on all laboratory topics.; Ensure alignment between Business Units, plants, and QC laboratories worldwide.; Oversee quality, compliance, and regulatory adherence across all lab activities.; Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations and performance.; Manage the Global Laboratories Team and directly oversee the Central Lab under BU Services.; Support Laboratory Unit Managers (LUMs) across regions to ensure project alignment and consistency.; Oversee budget planning and monitoring (CAPEX & OPEX) for BU Services laboratories.; Act as the business partner for laboratories within BU Services.; Maintain strong communication with plant QC labs, top management, and other stakeholders.; Share best practices globally and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a scientific field (e.g. Physical Measurement, Mechanical, Pharmaceutical Sciences).; 8 to 10 years of experience in laboratory management, preferably in the pharma or medical device industry.; Experience in multicultural, cross-functional environments with a global or regional coordination role is a plus.; Strong knowledge of GLP, ISO 17025, COFRAC or similar standards.; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.; Strategic mindset, autonomous, with proven leadership and influencing abilities.