Manager, PK Laboratory

Manager, PK Laboratory - On-Site - US, Lenexa, KS

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Manager, PK Laboratory to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, PK Laboratory at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing all pharmacokinetics (PK) laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of clinical samples in support of drug development programs. You will lead a team of scientists and technicians, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving high-quality laboratory performance.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the PK laboratory, including the analysis of clinical samples for pharmacokinetic studies.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory guidelines in all laboratory activities.
• Leading and mentoring a team of scientists and technicians, providing training and support to ensure high-quality and efficient lab work.
• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize laboratory workflow, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborating with clinical and research teams to ensure timely analysis and reporting of PK data in support of clinical trials and drug development programs.
• Monitoring laboratory performance, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and managing laboratory resources and equipment.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing a pharmacokinetics or related laboratory, with a strong understanding of PK analysis and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage laboratory personnel and ensure high-quality lab performance.
• Excellent knowledge of GLP, GCP, and other relevant guidelines and regulations for clinical research laboratories.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and safety in all laboratory operations.

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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