Senior Manager Bioanalytical Lead Scientist

About the role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology, and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address some of the world’s most important health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people’s health around the world.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management
  • Lead and develop teams of bioanalytical scientists focused on LC-MS in support of preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Provide performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning for direct reports.
  • Establish training plans and ensure team readiness for current and future business needs.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for scientific staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.
• Scientific & Technical Leadership
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis.
  • Support internal teams and clients through scientific consultation and problem-solving.
  • Stay current with emerging bioanalytical technologies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
  • Partner with commercial and project teams on study strategy, feasibility assessments, and client interactions.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure laboratory activities are appropriately resourced, scheduled, and executed to meet client timelines.
  • Monitor departmental metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support forecasting, project costing, and revenue recognition activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GLP, GCP, SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Lead corrective and preventive actions as needed to address operational or client concerns.
• Client Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Participate in sponsor meetings, scientific discussions, and business development activities.
  • Represent the organization at scientific conferences and industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in regulated LC-MS bioanalysis.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated success leading scientific teams in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • 3+ years of experience working in a GLP, GCP, and bioanalytical regulatory requirements role.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 6+ years of experience managing people leaders in larger scientific organizations.
  • 6+ years of experience driving operational improvements, business metrics, and laboratory productivity initiatives.
  • Documented scientific publications, conference presentations, or recognized technical expertise in bioanalysis.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• GLP/GCP and bioanalytical regulatory requirements experience.

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000 annually. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan, based on corporate and/or business segment performance and individual performance modifiers.

Schedule

Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life, STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance available.