Experienced Global Study Manager – Clinical Research , Central Labs Services

Labcorp; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a remote Global Study Manager to join our Central Labs Services. You will be the key client contact and liaison, driving study delivery with Labcorp teams and CRO partners, while overseeing budgets, risks and milestones.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in global clinical project management, client-facing experience, and knowledge of Central Labs operations. Preference for life sciences degree and PMP/Prince2 training.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience managing complex global clinical projects, including budget, risk, timeline and stakeholder management.
• 5 or more years of experience in client facing (internal and external stakeholder) and stakeholder management.
• 2 or more years of experience working within Central Labs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key client contact and liaison between Clients, CRO, and Labcorp.
• Provide project management oversight focusing on budget, risk, and milestone management.
• Ensure effective communication between Client and Labcorp study team and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

High school diploma

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the 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 help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a remote experienced Global Study Manager to join our Central Labs Services team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Key contact for clients; Liaison between Clients, CRO, and Labcorp.
• Displays leadership to ensure successful interactions between Labcorp study team members needed to provide seamless study delivery to the client.
• Provides project management oversight; focusing on key client deliverables through budget, risk, and milestone management.
• Facilitates communications between Client and extended Labcorp study team, including Study Design Lead and Regional Study Coordinator.
• Performs review of SOW to ensure quality implementation of client specifics and requirements.
• Manages a portfolio of global, high-complexity studies.
• Acts as an ambassador on behalf of the client within Labcorp CLS and across Labcorp business units; exemplifies the concept of Signature Client Service through outstanding, personalized customer service skills.
• Ensures that all customer expectations are documented and acted upon in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates through appropriate self-organization the ability to manage conflicting priorities and to make difficult decisions.
• Able to act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines and priorities.
• Accountable for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics.
• Actively participates in Labcorp CLS development through continuous process improvement, quality and productivity.
• Work with appropriate internal and external personnel to understand the culture and pipeline of assigned clients.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills that will build strong internal and external relationships to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Displays appropriate self-organization and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Participate in functional meetings (eg. CLFs) and provide input, keeping processes up to date.
• Comply with LCLS Global Project Management strategy.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, quality and productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO industry.
• 5 or more years of experience managing complex global clinical projects, including budget, risk, timeline and stakeholder management.
• 5 or more years of experience in client facing (internal and external stakeholder) and stakeholder management.
• 2 or more years of experience working within Central Labs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences.
• Project Management training or certification (PMP, Prince2).

Additional Job Standards:

• Proven ability to drive project execution, influence cross-functional teams and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead client communications confidently, manage expectations, influence outcomes, and build long-term trusted partnerships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority, align cross-functional teams, and remove roadblocks.
• Proven ability to think beyond immediate project tasks and contribute to broader client, operational, and organizational objectives.
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client experience.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, change management or operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent understanding of clinical trials, project management methodologies, and clinical development processes.
• Strong ownership mindset with a demonstrated record of accountability, independent decision-making, and successful execution of complex projects.
• Proven ability to think strategically, anticipate challenges, and develop proactive solutions that support client and business objectives.

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations.

Central Laboratory Services is part of a global contract research organization within Labcorp. We offer the world’s largest network of central laboratories and support global clinical trials testing. A common set of processes, procedures, and instrumentation is offered throughout our sites in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the United States, allowing us to receive samples globally and provide more than 700 assays across all laboratory science disciplines.

Application Window:

Closes at the end of the day September 25, 2026.

Pay Range:

60-94K

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness).

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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