Labcorp Drug Development is a global, world-leading Life Science Contract Research Organization that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry.

At Labcorp, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescriptions medicines in the market today.

The Role:

The Lead Scientist supports the Immunochemistry team within the Bioanalysis division in Chantilly, VA. The Bioanalysis division is responsible for providing analytical testing services to key pharmaceutical and biotech clients to support toxicology and clinical studies.

Schedule: This position will allow for the majority of the work week to be remote based with an on site presence in Chantilly 1 day out of the week following initial training/onboarding.

As the Lead Scientist, you will act as the Study Director, Responsible Scientist, or Principle Investigator for non-regulated, GLP-regulated, and GCP-regulated bioanalysis studies. This is an office-based role, with no hands on lab work.

You will also:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific & regulatory requirements, with responsibility for leading and directing scientific work to support client programs.

• Develop and review study protocols and sample analysis plans to achieve defined milestones along the drug development pathway.

• Review data alongside the method development team to ensure methods are ready for validation and approve validation & sample analysis methods.

• Review and approve reports for scientific accuracy and completeness.

• Actively collaborate with the bioanalysis team to ensure the clients' studies are completed to the highest possible standard.

• Promote a positive impression of Covance internally and within the industry.

• Proactively identify ways to increase client satisfaction.

What Labcorp Drug Development can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory

• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry.

• Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.

• Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projects.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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. We encourage all to apply.

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