Lead Scientist - Bioanalysis

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.

Lead Scientist – LCMS Our largest UK site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Lead Scientist to join the LCMS team.

Job

Responsibilities include:

Lead scientific activities supporting method development, validation, and sample analysis projects Serve in key study leadership roles (e.g., Study Director, Principal Investigator, Responsible Scientist) for regulated and non-regulated studies.

Develop, review, and approve protocols, validation plans, reports, and study data.

Provide scientific oversight to ensure compliance with GLP, GCP, regulatory, and client requirements.

Act as the primary scientific contact for clients, defining project requirements and managing scientific expectations.

Identify and resolve scientific challenges, risks, and scope changes throughout the study lifecycle.

Provide technical expertise and support assay troubleshooting and scientific investigations.

Lead, mentor, and develop scientific staff while fostering collaboration and a culture of quality.

Manage multiple complex projects, ensuring delivery to quality, timeline, and client expectations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scientific excellence and client satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline.

Significant experience in bioanalytical method development, validation, and regulated study conduct within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment.

Previous experience as a Study Director (SD), Principal Investigator (PI), and/or Responsible Scientist (RS) is required for regulated bioanalytical studies.

Thorough understanding of GLP, GCP, and applicable global regulatory requirements governing bioanalytical studies.

Proven ability to interpret complex scientific data, troubleshoot technical issues, and make sound scientific and regulatory decisions.

Excellent client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building and maintaining successful customer relationships.

Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project management experience, including oversight of scientific staff and management of multiple concurrent projects.

Ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining scientific quality, regulatory compliance, and exceptional attention to detail.

Are you looking for your next opportunity in Bioanalysis (LC-MS/MS)?

Are you at a stage in your career where you are ready to work on a variety of studies with differing levels of complexity?

Do you want to be the pivotal point between our clients and scientists?

Do you want to work for a world class leading company who work together to build a Healthier and Safer world?

If this sounds like you, Labcorp is looking for a Lead Scientist to join our growing Bioanalysis (LC-MS/MS) team in Harrogate.

The Lead Scientist is responsible for the…