Study Director – Physical Chemical Testing

Overview

As Study Director, you lead GLP-compliant studies at Labcorp Eye in Suffolk, coordinating study plans, timelines, and regulatory adherence. You work closely with sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, accurate reporting, and successful study execution. Your role combines scientific oversight with QA and training responsibilities, shaping high-quality research outputs. This position offers meaningful impact in diagnostics and health outcomes within a global laboratory network.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• No weekend work
• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Lead GLP-compliant studies and ensure alignment with sponsor design and regulatory requirements
• Prepare, approve, and circulate Study Plans; monitor progress and communicate with sponsors
• Ensure methods, identity, stability, and hazard data meet regulatory standards and timelines
• Review data for accuracy; maintain documentation and QA audits; implement corrective actions
• Coordinate study startup logistics, equipment, and staffing; plan weekly study schedules
• Maintain computerized monitoring and archive transfer of data and reports
• Liaise with staff, sponsors, and QA to ensure compliance with SOPs and GLP/GMP
• Provide training, mentoring, and expert advice on study designs and regulatory topics
• Communicate study progress and outcomes promptly to sponsors and internal stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree in Chemistry
• Experience as Study Director or in GLP-regulated studies
• Used instrumentation: LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC-uv
• Knowledge of GLP, QA audits, and regulatory guidelines
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to train staff

• attention to detail
• time management
• organizational skills
• GLP compliance
• Study planning and execution
• Data review and reporting

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