Study Director (Immunochemistry)

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a Study Director, Immunochemistry to join its team in Singapore. The role is for a scientific leader who independently develops and troubleshoots ligand binding assays, manages project deliverables, mentors junior scientists and contributes directly to client success in support of preclinical and clinical drug development.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize and validate ligand binding assays for PK, ADA and other biomarker applications according to SOPs, regulatory guidelines and industry best practice
• Lead scientific troubleshooting, perform method transfer, qualification and validation, and ensure methods are robust and fit for purpose
• Analyze biological samples with validated methods, review and interpret analytical data, perform QC review of data and documentation, and maintain complete, audit-ready laboratory records
• Serve as Study Director / Principal Investigator / Responsible Scientist, taking overall responsibility for the technical conduct, direction, review, documentation and reporting of results in line with SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Plan, monitor and coordinate laboratory activities, manage resources and priorities, and take part in project meetings
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, identify issues and implement corrective actions
• Mentor junior scientists, contribute to protocols, validation plans, reports, methods and SOPs, and take part in process improvement initiatives
• Communicate scientific findings, study progress and technical recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, including at client meetings, teleconferences and site visits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Extensive hands-on experience in ligand binding assay development and validation, focused on PK and ADA bioanalysis
• Demonstrated expertise in immunoassay platforms such as ELISA, ECL (MSD), Gyrolab or similar
• Preferred: experience with regulated GLP and/or GCLP bioanalytical studies, regulatory knowledge of method validation, prior project leadership and mentoring, and direct client-facing experience in a CRO or pharma/biotech setting

Required skills

• Independent troubleshooting of complex assay and analytical challenges
• Data analysis, scientific writing and communication