ICON plc

Manager, Bioanalytical Services

ICON plc$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD (preferred) or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
  • 12+ years of bioanalytical industry experience
  • 4+ years in a leadership role in a regulated CRO or pharma lab
  • Proven success with UHPLC-MS/MS quantitation for diverse analytes
  • Hands-on knowledge of hybrid workflows, automation systems, ELNs, and LC-MS/MS data processing
  • Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee regulated bioanalysis method development and validation for complex analytes
  • Utilize advanced UHPLC-MS/MS techniques and hybrid workflows
  • Implement automated systems to optimize workflows and ensure data integrity
  • Manage lab execution, budget, and timelines for multiple programs
  • Collaborate with global teams to align with ICON strategies
  • Serve as the scientific lead for sponsors, providing strategic guidance and data interpretation
  • Mentor scientists and team leads, fostering engagement and personal growth

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Full Job Description
Manager, Bioanalytical Services - Full Time - Lenexa, Kansas (KS)

Manager, LC-MS/MS Bioanalytical

At ICON, we are transforming clinical research by pairing world-class science with a commitment to improving patient lives. As Manager, LC-MS/MS Bioanalytical, you’ll lead a dynamic team advancing bioanalysis for small molecules, biomarkers, peptides, oligonucleotides, siRNAs, and ADCs using cutting-edge LC-MS/MS platforms and automated sample prep workflows.

You’ll have the privilege of contributing to a $9B global organization that brings new therapies to market while enjoying a culture that respects work-life balance, career growth, and scientific excellence.

What You’ll Do

Lead with Scientific and Strategic Vision

  • Oversee regulated bioanalysis (GLP/GCLP) method development and ICH validation for a broad range of complex analytes.
  • Leverage advanced UHPLC-MS/MS techniques including reverse-phase and SEC chromatography, hybrid workflows, and proteolytic digestion strategies.
  • Utilize automated systems (e.g., KingFisher, Hamilton, Integra) and electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) to streamline workflows and ensure data integrity.
  • Lead initiatives in modern data processing and visualization using novel quantitation platforms.

Operational & Team Leadership

  • Manage lab execution, instrumentation, budgets, and timelines across simultaneous programs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align with global ICON strategies and harmonized processes.
  • Foster a culture of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Client Engagement & Business Growth

  • Serve as the scientific lead for sponsors, delivering proactive communication, strategic guidance, and data interpretation.
  • Support proposals and business development efforts by presenting the latest LC-MS/MS research at conferences and meetings.

People Development

  • Mentor, coach, and develop scientists and team leads with a focus on accountability, engagement, and personal growth.
  • Encourage knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration across projects and teams.

What You Bring

  • PhD (preferred) or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
  • 12+ years of bioanalytical industry experience, with 4+ years in a leadership role in a regulated CRO or pharma lab.
  • Proven success with UHPLC-MS/MS quantitation for diverse analytes (small molecules, peptides, oligos, ADCs, siRNAs).
  • Hands-on knowledge of hybrid workflows, automation systems, ELNs, and LC-MS/MS data processing.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.

Travel:

~10% domestic/international

Apply today and lead the science that drives the future of medicine — with balance, purpose, and global impact.


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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