Pathology Team Manager - 6 months' contract

About this role

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

As Pathology Team Manager, you’ll lead daily operations in the pathology lab, ensuring high-quality, timely results that meet GxP and ISO standards. You’ll manage a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and support study delivery with precision and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach the pathology team, fostering quality, safety, and engagement.
• Plan and prioritise daily workloads across histology, IHC, and digital pathology.
• Ensure full compliance with GxP/GLP, ISO 15189/17025, biosafety, and data integrity.
• Track KPIs (turnaround time, quality, utilisation) and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align study timelines and lab capacity.
• Support audits, method transfers, and technology implementation (LIMS, digital tools).

Qualifications: (Max 5-6)

• Degree in Pathology, Biomedical or Life Sciences; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years in a pathology or histology lab, including 2+ in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in GxP/GLP or ISO-accredited environments.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; other languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients.

A Bit More About Us

Our journey began over 27 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Together we make a difference.