Study Design Lead – Clinical Research, Central Labs Services

Laboratory Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global life sciences company is seeking a Study Design Lead to join their Central Labs Services team. In this remote position, you'll oversee the translation of sponsor protocols into database designs while ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role requires strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in a life science, with six years of project management experience preferred. Join a supportive company culture focused on innovation and patient empowerment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Six years of previous experience in Central Lab Project Management or equivalent.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation and translation of sponsor protocol requirements.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure feasibility of study designs.
• Manage a portfolio of global and local studies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Planning

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a life science

Job description

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.

LabCorp is seeking a Study Design Lead to join our Central Labs Services team.In this position, you will take the lead to accurately interpret and translate sponsor protocol requirements into the protocol specific database, working directly with the client. The final output of the database design will generate a Statement of Work for the project.

This is a remote opportunity and can be located anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with external clients regularly throughout all duties and responsibilities.

• Leverage technical, therapeutic area, client, and company specific process knowledge to provide a comprehensive and complete database design.

• Liaise with internal departments to understand full company capabilities and assess feasibility of requests to meet client needs related to study design.

• Act as a consultant to the client to advise on study design choices and works with the Global Study Manager (GSM) to highlight risks and budget impacts associated with study design. Expand consultancy capability at study program levels.

• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills that will build strong internal and external relationships to ensure high quality study design.

• Coordinate internal processes and communications related to study design (including but not limited to internal feasibility requests, material transfer agreements and supply forecasting) and ensure the eventual follow up is integrated into the database and global monitoring plan. Perform quality self-review.

• Ensure that all customer requirements with relation to study design are documented and acted upon.

• Act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines and priorities.

• Display appropriate self-organization and ability to manage conflicting priorities.

• Participate in functional meetings (e.g. Continuous Learning Forums (CLFs)) and provide input, keeping processes up to date.

• Comply with our internal Central Lab Global Project Management strategy.

• Manage a portfolio of global and local studies with varying complexity.

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and productivity.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science is strongly preferred

• Six (6) years of previous experience in Central Lab Project Management or other equivalent industry experience (education may be substituted for experience)

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Application Window: The application window will close at the end of the day on June 24, 2025.

Work Location: US Remote

Pay Range: 60-90K per annum

All job offers will bebased on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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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