LabCorp

Senior Manager Bioanalytical Lead Scientist

LabCorp$130K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
  • 5+ years in regulated LC-MS bioanalysis
  • 5+ years leading scientific teams in regulated environments
  • 3+ years in GLP, GCP, and bioanalytical regulatory roles
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop bioanalytical scientists focused on LC-MS for studies
  • Provide performance management and career development for team members
  • Establish training plans to prepare the team for future needs
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain scientific staff
  • Ensure timely execution of laboratory activities to meet client needs
  • Monitor metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Engage with clients and represent the organization at industry events

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Bioanalytical Lead Scientist

Location: Madison, WI,

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday

Job Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management
  • Lead and develop teams of bioanalytical scientists focused on LC-MS in support of preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Provide performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning for direct reports.
  • Establish training plans and ensure team readiness for current and future business needs.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for scientific staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.

Scientific & Technical Leadership
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis.
  • Support internal teams and clients through scientific consultation and problem-solving.
  • Stay current with emerging bioanalytical technologies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
  • Partner with commercial and project teams on study strategy, feasibility assessments, and client interactions.

Operational Excellence
  • Ensure laboratory activities are appropriately resourced, scheduled, and executed to meet client timelines.
  • Monitor departmental metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support forecasting, project costing, and revenue recognition activities.
  • Ensure compliance with GLP, GCP, SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Lead corrective and preventive actions as needed to address operational or client concerns.

Client Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Participate in sponsor meetings, scientific discussions, and business development activities.
  • Represent the organization at scientific conferences and industry events.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Significant experience, 5 years or more in regulated LC-MS bioanalysis.
  • 5 years or more of demonstrated success leading scientific teams in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • 3 years or more experience working in a GLP, GCP, and bioanalytical regulatory requirements role.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 6 years or more of experience managing people leaders in larger scientific organizations.
  • 6 years or more experience driving operational improvements, business metrics, and laboratory productivity initiatives.
  • Documented scientific publications, conference presentations, or recognized technical expertise in bioanalysis.

Additional Job Skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • GLP/GCP and bioanalytical regulatory requirements experience.


Salary: $130,000 - 150,000 annually

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan.

(Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.)

Application Window: Position will be posted 7/28/26 thru 8/16/26.

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. Relocation assistance available. For more detailed information, please click here.

About LabCorp

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development and technology-enabled solutions for more than 160 million patient encounters annually.
Learn more about LabCorp
Size
70,000 employees
Market Cap
$20.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$13.9 billion

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