Manager, Bioanalytical Services

ICON Clinical Research; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global EAP/LifeWorks

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Manager of Bioanalytical Services focusing on Flow Cytometry in Lenexa, KS. This on-site, full-time role leads a lab team, ensures timely, quality data, and aligns bioanalytical activities with project goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with flow cytometry, strong leadership, and GLP/regulatory knowledge. Travel ~20% may be required. ICON emphasizes inclusion and a diverse, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Ph.D. is preferred.
• Experience in a people leader position.
• At least 5 years working with flow cytometry.
• Experience in bioanalytical services, laboratory management, or related roles with GLP/regulatory knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to manage complex lab workflows.
• Ability to deliver high-quality data under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the bioanalytical laboratory and ensure timely analysis.
• Lead scientists and lab technicians, providing mentorship and performance guidance.
• Oversee development and validation of bioanalytical methods in GLP and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to align activities with project goals.
• Ensure processes comply with quality control procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Ph.D is preferred

Job description

Manager, Bioanalytical Services- Flow Cytometry; On-site; Full-Time, Lenexa, KS

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee bioanalytical services workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of clinical samples.

• Leading a team of scientists and lab technicians, providing mentorship and guidance to maintain high performance and scientific integrity.

• Overseeing the development and validation of bioanalytical methods in compliance with GLP and regulatory standards.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical and regulatory teams, to ensure alignment of bioanalytical activities with project goals.

• Ensuring all laboratory processes adhere to quality control procedures and regulatory requirements, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile:

You will have solid bioanalytical services experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field

• Ph.D is preferred

• Prior experience in a people leader position

• ATLEAST 5 or more years working with flow cytometry

• Proven experience in bioanalytical services, laboratory management, or a related role, with a strong understanding of GLP and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to oversee complex laboratory workflows.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality data under tight deadlines.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional project teams.

• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. 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:

• Various 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.

• 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.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)