Lead the establishment and operation of a UK-wide blood laboratory network, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and optimizing workflows.
Neko Health is a Swedish healthcare technology company co-founded in 2018 by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek. Neko's vision is to shift healthcare from reactive treatment toward preventative health and early detection. This requires completely reimagining the patient's experience and incorporating the latest advances in sensors and AI. Neko Health has developed a new medical scanning technology concept to make it possible to do broad and non-invasive health data collection that is convenient and affordable for the public. The company is based in Stockholm, offering the Neko Body Scan experience at locations in Stockholm, London and Manchester, with over 500 employees.
Are you a visionary Clinical Scientist who is passionate about building high-quality, multi-site lab networks? Do you thrive at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic leadership? If so, we want you to join us!
As Head of Labs UK, you will lead the establishment and operation of a cutting-edge blood laboratory network across the UK. Reporting to the Medical Quality Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine within our organisation, delivering rapid, reliable results that directly impact patient care and organisational growth.
Location: UK – London and surrounding areas.
Reports to: Medical Quality Lead UK
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and scale a UK-wide lab network, standardising processes across sites.
- Ensure labs meet ISO 15189 standards through QMS, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Optimise workflows from sample collection to result reporting.
- Build and develop a high-performing lab team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendors, equipment, and consumables.
Who You Are:
- Experienced multi-site lab leader.
- Skilled in QMS and regulatory compliance (ISO 15189 preferred).
- Strategic, operational thinker with a focus on efficiency and quality.
- Strong people leader who fosters technical excellence.
- Collaborative, proactive, and patient focused.
- FRCPath & HCPC certified (Essential).
We offer a dynamic work environment with a high degree of autonomy that fosters growth and development. If you are passionate about building a better healthcare system for everyone and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: we perform background and reference checks as part of our interview process.
Top Skills
Iso 15189
Qms
Neko Health London, England Office
9 St Vincent St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 4DA
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