Field Logistics Manager
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Field Logistics Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Field Logistics Manager to lead and scale our field sample collection operations. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership, financial accountability, and operational execution - ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, science-driven environments and can drive consistency across distributed field teams.
Key Responsibilities
People & Personnel Management
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop field collection staff across multiple sites or regions
- Establish performance standards, conduct regular reviews, and manage corrective action processes
- Build scheduling systems to ensure appropriate coverage, reduce overtime costs, and maintain compliance with labor regulations
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in the field
Field Sample Collection Operations
- Oversee end-to-end sample collection workflows, ensuring adherence to SOPs, chain-of-custody protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor collection volumes, turnaround times, and quality metrics; implement corrective measures when KPIs fall outside acceptable ranges
- Partner with laboratory operations and logistics teams to ensure samples are transported, logged, and processed without disruption
- Maintain equipment inventory, calibration schedules, and supply chain for all field collection materials
P&L Oversight
- Own the operational budget for the field logistics function, including labor, supplies, fleet, and third-party vendors
- Track and report on cost-per-sample, labor utilization, and other financial KPIs on a regular cadence
- Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance
- Collaborate with finance and senior leadership on forecasting, variance analysis, and annual planning
Change Management & Process Improvement
- Lead the rollout of new protocols, technologies, and operational structures across field teams
- Develop and deliver change communication plans that build buy-in and minimize disruption
- Use data and field feedback to identify process gaps; champion lean or continuous improvement initiatives
- Act as a key liaison between corporate/central operations and frontline field staff during periods of organizational change
General Operations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards
- Maintain and improve field operations documentation including SOPs, training materials, and audit readiness resources
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships supporting field logistics
- Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, safety incidents, and client-impacting events
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in field operations, logistics, or collections-based services; life sciences, environmental, or healthcare preferred
- 2+ years of direct people management experience with distributed or mobile teams
- Demonstrated P&L ownership or significant budget management responsibility
- Proven ability to lead change initiatives across frontline workforces
- Familiarity with regulatory environments governing sample collection or field services
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with operational dashboards, scheduling tools, and LIMS or similar platforms
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate corporate priorities into actionable direction for field staff
- Willingness to travel to field sites as needed
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, life sciences, public health, or a related field
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Background in a high-volume, regulated industry (clinical diagnostics, environmental testing, occupational health)