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.

• People: Provide an environment where people can build their careers and thrive
• Process: Contribute to an ongoing and sustainable improvement in cost, quality and service delivery for the Portfolio Manager, GSM and SDL functions.
• Client: Deliver market-leading quality in an environment of increased regulatory scrutiny through a systematic quality program with focus on continuous improvement.

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the project management team including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Ensure the development of a competent workforce to meet growth plans within budget.
  • Ensure the seamless integration of project management services and influence pan-Labcorp Drug Development as necessary.
  • Accountable for the activities and outcomes of the project management team(s), taking corrective action where appropriate.
  • Ensure appropriate resource allocation to successfully implement and execute project plans to achieve agreed upon service levels.
  • Ensure the consistent implementation, use and review of SOPs.
  • Establish and monitor performance objectives for direct reports and take corrective action where appropriate.
  • Complete thorough, timely and well-documented performance evaluations and interim progress reviews.
  • Lead the study management team tasks related to planning, budgeting, and cross project management team issues.
• Participate in the Project and Alliance Leadership team to establish strategy and business plans.
• Engage in mentoring and developing staff and participate in Talent Assessment and Succession Planning processes.
• Champion the PM Excellence strategy to continue to grow and enhance the PM competencies across the organization. Engage and partner with other PM pan-Labcorp Drug Development to share best practices and develop appropriate partnerships.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and productivity.
• Identify business growth opportunities and project management service enhancements. Monitor, track, and manage progress to the PM strategy. Share learning and best practices as appropriate.
• Ensure all service failures and opportunities (CCLS and pan-Labcorp Drug Development) are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. Take preventative action to ensure that the same service failure(s) does not occur. Share learning and best practices as appropriate.
• Accountable for the effective management of the study management team budget as appropriate.
• Effectively partner and influence across CLS Leadership, Alliance Leaders, Business Development Directors, and Executive Sponsors to meet the growing and evolving client needs.

• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience
  
  
  • Experience managing a team of up to 20 plus is preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to work collaboratively
• Proven ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff in a multi-regional, matrixed environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in clinical or laboratory settings
• Strong negotiation skills to facilitate, guide, and influence a unified approach within a global, cross-functional environment
• Proven strength in planning, problem solving, and organization
• Consistent track record of driving continuous improvement and achieving results through leadership
• Demonstrated ability to interact with, influence and inspire staff at all levels of the organization
• Inclusive and engaging presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership development capabilities

• 4 year degree
• Clinical trial or central laboratory experience in a people leadership role
• Regulatory experience (GXP)

• MBA or Master's degree