Global Head of Scientific Services

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19^th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the center of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!

Sodexo are recruiting for a Global Head of Scientific Services for a prestigious client, you will lead the development and growth of Sodexo scientific services globally across the business, with a strong focus on Research & Development operations as well as support for the wider client portfolio. Your main place of work will be Stevenage with potential to work from other locations when appropriate as well as UK & Global travel as and when required.

As Global Head of Scientific Services you will have a strong technical background in scientific service delivery and/or design. It is essential for you to have knowledge of a range of scientific services including Lab services, D&L, LIS and TLS.

At Sodexo, we believe that by developing our people we can make a real difference to their individual success and the success of the business, therefore you will work in a collaborative manner with your stakeholders and be an inspirational leader to your teams. As Global Head of Scientific Services you will have responsibility to drive innovation through your team and you will have significant influence over multiple client stakeholders. You will provide the opportunities for growth of scientific services within an environment that can be changeable with conflicting priorities from different stakeholder groups.

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Role Responsibility

• Supporting the development and growth of Sodexo Scientific services globally
• Oversee all the scientific services operations across the research and development portfolio globally.
• Fulfil the contract objectives (financial, operational, compliance etc). 
• Maintain the quality and integrity of scientific service whilst being fully compliant with the client and scientific processes.

• Oversee and direct the delivery of scientific services globally:  Services include: 

• Technical Lab Services for R&D (e.g. laboratory support activities, pilot plant support, Media and Reagent Preparation, Technical Stewarding, Glass ware cleaning, gas services, managing chemical inventories and stockrooms). 
• Laboratory Instrument Services for non-R&D (e.g. calibration, maintenance, repair, asset management).

• Accountable for ensuring that all services delivered by Sodexo and 3^rd parties are delivered in accordance with relevant standards (i.e. EHS, GxP, contractual).
• Develop and deliver strategic plans in the support of Scientific Services for the client and Sodexo LifeScience clients.
• Support the global growth of Scientific Services.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide program / project management for various Scientific related projects.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership; including oversight of technical training programs.
• Participate in account senior team for the development of the account and the assurance of service for the client.
• Work on broader organisational issues in order to recommend ways that the organisation can improve.
• Apply Operational Excellence tools to solve problems.
• Responsible for driving efficiency through improved processes and operational changes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Scientific degree/further education qualified
• Evidence of strong technical experience in scientific service delivery and/or design.
• An appropriate level of management and/or leadership experience
• Knowledge of a range of scientific services – Lab Services, D&L, LIS, TLS etc
• Active member of professional body (desirable not essential)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and resources.
• Strong stakeholder management – this post requires significant influence
• Experience of procurement/contract negotiation (desirable not essential)

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process