Study Director

SUMMARY We are currently seeking a Study Director to join a fast-growing global organisation delivering high-quality bioanalytical services. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven professional with strong lab-based LCMS experience to manage studies from inception through to close-out in a regulated environment.
This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a dynamic CRO/pharmaceutical setting and enjoy client-facing scientific leadership while ensuring data integrity and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Study Director and/or Principal Investigator with overall responsibility for assigned studies
• Manage studies from start-up through to completion, ensuring timelines are set and met
• Communicate effectively with external clients and internal stakeholders
• Ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance of study data through comprehensive review
• Troubleshoot scientific issues in collaboration with R&D, operations, and management teams
• Review and update Analytical Laboratory Methods (ALMs)
• Contribute to and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Coordinate with operational teams to ensure efficient study progression
• Collaborate with R&D to support method transfer into validation
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulated bioanalysis (CRO or pharmaceutical environment preferred)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Study Director in a GCP/GLP laboratory
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience (essential)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in LCMS method development
• Experience managing studies end-to-end (inception to close-out)
• Familiarity with LIMS systems (Watson preferred)
• Experience reviewing SOPs and ALMs
• Strong problem-solving and scientific data interpretation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and initiative
• Passion and drive to contribute to a high-performing team environment

DURATION Permanent role
LOCATION Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Visa sponsorship and relocation support availableOpen to relocators from:

• UK / EU
• South Africa
• USA

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. www.planet-pharma.com
TO APPLY Please click ‘apply’ or contact Edessa Tanafranca (Recruiter III - APAC) at Planet Pharma for more information:
Email: etanafranca@planet-pharma.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edessatanafranca/