Senior Clinical Scientist - Scientific Affairs

LabConnect LLC; Johnson City (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical research is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to provide scientific and operational expertise. This role involves collaboration across teams to ensure successful implementation of complex clinical studies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in central laboratories and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and possible annual bonus eligibility)

Health Benefits beginning on date of hire

PTO plan plus 11 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer

Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in central laboratories or clinical research.
• Strong scientific knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless study execution.
• Accountable for comprehensive implementation plans for complex studies.
• Act as an escalation point for technical challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification

Job description

Senior Clinical Scientist - Scientific Affairs

Remote - US, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Summary:
The Senior Clinical Scientist, in Solutions Management, plays a critical leadership role within LabConnect’s Scientific Affairs team, providing scientific, technical, and operational expertise to support internal teams, laboratory partners, and sponsors. Specializing in clinical testing workflows, strategic planning, and cross functional management, this position ensures the successful implementation and execution of complex clinical studies through comprehensive solutions planning.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Client Services, Data Management, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Finance, and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless startup and study execution.
• Review clinical trial protocols develop analytical and operational strategies across the partner laboratory network.
• Accountable for the development and execution of comprehensive implementation plans for complex studies and specialized testing strategies.
• Align study start up timelines and internal and partner milestones to meet sponsor expectations and ensure operational success.
• Support operational readiness activities including dry run testing using test samples prior to first clinical sample processing.
• Act as an escalation point for technical challenges, proactively identifying root causes and implementing scientifically sound solutions.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives such as Sapio integration, critical result reporting standardization, and future-state data harmonization strategies. Direct report leadership may also be a component the role with potential departmental growth.

Education/Experience/Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related health field discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification and specialty testing experience (bioanalytical, biomarker, molecular, etc.) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in central laboratories, clinical research, or clinical trial support, including at least 3+ years of bench-level technical experience.
• Proven experience in project management and matrixed environment leadership.
• Strong scientific knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies, instrumentation, and qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to develop strategic solutions, evaluate resource planning, and align study timelines to milestone expectations.
• Proficiency in reviewing clinical protocols and translating study needs into laboratory operational plans.
• Familiarity with CLSI guidelines and global central laboratory standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working across internal departments, partner labs, and sponsor organizations.
• Ability to influence decision-making with data-driven recommendations and build trust with external and internal stakeholders.

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and possible annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 11 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture

We are a growing and global team which Values People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven and Accountability Always. In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities.

We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

It is the policy of LabConnect to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Remote - US, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America