Manager, Laboratory

About the role

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical laboratory operations workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Manage the daily operations of the laboratory, including workflow management, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and accuracy in testing.
• Lead and supervise laboratory personnel, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain high performance and adherence to protocols.
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical and project teams to align laboratory services with the needs of clinical trials and client requirements.
• Maintain laboratory performance through key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance quality and productivity.
• Manage laboratory budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality output.

Requirements

• Solid clinical laboratory operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
• Proven experience in managing laboratory operations, including staff supervision, workflow optimization, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in laboratory operations, with a focus on compliance and safety.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other relevant tools.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to driving continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality laboratory services.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 1%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences, biology, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in laboratory management or clinical laboratory settings.

Benefits

At ICON, we offer a range of additional benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family. These benefits include various annual leave entitlements, health insurance offerings, competitive retirement planning, a global Employee Assistance Programme, and more. Visit our careers site to learn more about the benefits offered.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include:

• Variety of annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• A global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Salary Range

$91,336.00 - $114,170.00

Additional Information

Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation, and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.