New · posted Nov 4
Labcorp · Pharmaceuticals
Study Design Lead – Clinical Research, Central Labs Services
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
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.
Labcorp is seeking a remote Study Design Lead to join our Central Labs Services (CLS) team.
Additional Job Standards
• Strong scientific acumen with an investigative, analytical mindset.
• Self‑starter with the ability to independently identify and obtain needed information.
• Familiarity with clinical or preclinical research protocols.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven relationship‑building and relationship‑management skills.
• Effective at managing shifting timelines, evolving priorities, and competing demands with clarity and discipline.
At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations.
Central Laboratory Services is part of a global contract research organization within Labcorp. We offer the world’s largest network of central laboratories and support global clinical trials testing. A common set of processes, procedures, and instrumentation is offered throughout our sites in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the United States, allowing us to receive samples globally and provide more than 700 assays across all laboratory science disciplines.
Application Window: Closes at the end of the day November 13, 2026.
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.
What you need
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
7 or more years of professional experience working in clinical or preclinical research
1 or more years of experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
2 or more years of experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
What you'll do
• Interpret sponsor protocol requirements and translate them into a precise, study‑specific database design that drives the creation of the Statement of Work for each CLS project.
• Apply deep technical, therapeutic area, client, and CLS process knowledge to deliver a complete and accurate database design for the CLS project.
• Engage regularly with external clients throughout all phases of study design and development.
• Partner with internal departments to understand full organizational capabilities and evaluate feasibility of client requests related to study design.
• Serve as a consultant on study design decisions, collaborating with the Global Study Manager (GSM) to identify risks and budget implications, and expanding advisory support at the program level.
• Coordinate internal processes and communications—including feasibility assessments, material transfer agreements, and supply forecasting—and ensure all follow‑up actions are incorporated into the database and global monitoring plan. Conduct thorough quality self‑review.
• Document all client requirements related to study design and ensure they are fully addressed.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of global and local studies with varying levels of complexity.
Pay and benefits
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Pay Range: 70-90K
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 4, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in the US15 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $128,250 | $142,500 | $155,250 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Data Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 4, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Data Management
The general path across 56 open Clinical Data Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Labcorp's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Clinical trial conduct4
- Lab testing and methods3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Data Management work in pharmaceuticals, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- CDISCCDISC standards(official source, opens in a new tab)SDTM, ADaM and CDASH, the clinical data standards FDA and PMDA require
- FDAFDA study data standards(official source, opens in a new tab)Required data standards and technical conformance for clinical study data
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- EUEU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014(official source, opens in a new tab)How clinical trials of medicines are authorized and run in the EU, through CTIS
- ICHICH E9 and E9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Statistical principles for clinical trials and estimands
- ICHMedDRA(official source, opens in a new tab)The ICH medical terminology for coding adverse events and medical history
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- FDA21 CFR Part 312(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications and sponsor duties in drug trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 50(official source, opens in a new tab)Protection of human subjects: informed consent in FDA-regulated trials
- NIH42 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical trial registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDAFDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, IRBs and GLP labs
- ICHICH E3(official source, opens in a new tab)Structure and content of clinical study reports
- ICHICH E2A to E2F(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical safety data management, expedited reporting and periodic safety reports
- FDAFDA Electronic Submissions Gateway(official source, opens in a new tab)The agency-wide gateway for receiving electronic regulatory submissions
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- Clinical4 33%
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- Associate & Specialist6 50%
- Director3 25%
- Senior & Principal2 17%
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Study Design Lead – Clinical Research, Central Labs Services at Labcorp
Applications close November 14.