Team Lead Metrology & Equipment Lifecycle (90-100%)

Our client is looking for someone who will shape end-to-end metrology processes to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable laboratory operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing metrology team;
• Own and drive the full equipment lifecycle: onboarding, qualification, maintenance, change management, and decommissioning;
• Establish harmonized processes and documentation standards for equipment across all lab units;
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements across all metrology activities;
• Coordinate with external service providers and key internal stakeholders (labs, QA, IT, procurement);
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of equipment management and calibration routines;
• Support audits and regulatory inspections as the responsible metrology lead;
• Monitor KPIs and resource planning to ensure effective, scalable team operations.

Your Profile:

• Degree in engineering, life science, or a related field - alternatively, extensive practical experience in metrology or equipment lifecycle management may also qualify;
• Proven experience in laboratory equipment lifecycle management;
• Leadership experience, ideally in a matrix or cross-functional team setting;
• Deep understanding of metrology processes, regulatory compliance, and quality systems;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach;
• Very good English skills; German is an advantage.

What you can Expect:

• A well-structured onboarding program;
• Intensive training in the beginning;
• The possibility for further development;
• Flexible working time models;
• 40 hours week;
• At least 28.5 vacation days per year (depending on your age);
• Commuter contribution for using public transport;
• Cantina, free water & coffee.