Manager, Bioanalytical Services

ICON plc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is seeking a Manager, Bioanalytical Services (Flow Cytometry) to oversee the bioanalytical laboratory operations at our Lenexa, KS site. You will lead scientists and technicians, ensuring timely, accurate analysis of clinical samples and compliance with GLP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day lab activities, mentoring the team, validating bioanalytical methods, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 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 GLP knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of clinical samples.
• Lead a team of scientists and lab technicians, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee development and validation of bioanalytical methods in compliance with GLP and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align bioanalytical activities with project goals.
• Ensure laboratory processes adhere to quality control procedures and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Flow cytometry

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PhD 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.

As a Manager, Bioanalytical Services at ICON (Flow Cytometry) , you will oversee the bioanalytical laboratory operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data to support clinical trials and research.

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%)

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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 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.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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