Study Design Lead – Clinical Research , Central Labs Services

Labcorp; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO or FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a highly experienced database design consultant to translate sponsor requirements into precise study-specific designs for CLS projects. You will work with clients and internal teams to ensure feasible, robust study designs and quality processes across global trials.

With 7+ years in clinical or preclinical research and strong communication, you will guide decision-making, mitigate risks, and manage diverse study portfolios in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in clinical or preclinical research.
• 1+ years of experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong scientific acumen and investigative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sponsor protocol requirements and translate them into a precise study-specific database design for CLS projects.
• Apply deep technical, therapeutic area, client, and CLS process knowledge for complete database designs.
• Engage regularly with external clients through all study design phases.
• Partner with internal departments to evaluate feasibility of client requests in study design.
• Consult on study design decisions with GSM, identifying risks and budget implications.
• Coordinate feasibility assessments, material transfer agreements, and supply forecasting; document actions.
• Document all client requirements related to study design.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of global and local studies with varying complexity.

Skills

Client relationship management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret sponsor protocol requirements and translate them into a precise, study‑specific database design that drives the creation of the Statement of Work for each CLS project.
• Apply deep technical, therapeutic area, client, and CLS process knowledge to deliver a complete and accurate database design for the CLS project.
• Engage regularly with external clients throughout all phases of study design and development.
• Partner with internal departments to understand full organizational capabilities and evaluate feasibility of client requests related to study design.
• Serve as a consultant on study design decisions, collaborating with the Global Study Manager (GSM) to identify risks and budget implications, and expanding advisory support at the program level.
• Coordinate internal processes and communications—including feasibility assessments, material transfer agreements, and supply forecasting—and ensure all follow‑up actions are incorporated into the database and global monitoring plan. Conduct thorough quality self‑review.
• Document all client requirements related to study design and ensure they are fully addressed.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of global and local studies with varying levels of complexity.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 7 or more years of professional experience working in clinical or preclinical research
• 1 or more years of experience working directly with clients and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
• 2 or more years of experience working directly with clients and stakeholders

Additional Job Standards

• Strong scientific acumen with an investigative, analytical mindset.
• Self‑starter with the ability to independently identify and obtain needed information.
• Familiarity with clinical or preclinical research protocols.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven relationship‑building and relationship‑management skills.
• Effective at managing shifting timelines, evolving priorities, and competing demands with clarity and discipline.

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 November 13, 2026.

Pay Range:

70-90K

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.

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