Lab Manager, Biotherapeutics Discovery

About the role

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Laboratory Manager to serve as the operational leader for the Biotherapeutics Discovery site in Fort Worth, Texas. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and scalable laboratory operations that enable high-quality scientific research. The position is accountable for laboratory infrastructure, equipment lifecycle management, purchasing and logistics, vendor and CRO management, budget planning, EHS coordination, operational excellence initiatives, and site-wide business operations. Working closely with scientific leaders, corporate functions, and external service providers, the Laboratory Manager establishes the operational framework needed to support current research priorities and future site growth. As part of Boehringer Ingelheim, the successful candidate will contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of products to patients and customers. The organization’s global presence provides opportunities for international collaboration, increasing visibility and enabling meaningful contributions to the company's success. Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes that its strength and competitive advantage lie in its people and supports employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, networking, and work‑life balance. Competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company's high regard for its workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day laboratory operations and maintain continuity of research activities.
• Oversee laboratory infrastructure, equipment maintenance programs, calibration schedules, service contracts, and equipment lifecycle planning.
• Ensure laboratory spaces, equipment, and supporting systems meet applicable operational, safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Anticipate laboratory capacity and infrastructure needs and implement plans that improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Partner with Biotherapeutics Discovery leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans; monitor expenditures and identify cost-optimization opportunities.
• Analyze operational data to project equipment, facility, staffing, and budget requirements and support effective stewardship of site resources.
• Manage purchasing and logistics processes that support laboratory operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, vendors, service providers, and CRO partners; assess performance and identify alternative sourcing strategies to reduce operational risk.
• Develop and implement operational procedures