Study Director - Immunobiology (IB)

Highly Competitive
  1. Permanent
  2. Project/Study Manager (CSM/CPM)
  3. Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Posting date: 30 Jun 2026
70044

Study Director - Immunobiology | Adelaide, SA | Full Time

Looking for your next Clinical Study role where you can take ownership of analysis in a laboratory environment?

Proclinical is seeking an experienced Study Director - Immunobiology (Level 2) to take end-to-end ownership of immunobiology-based validations and sample analyses within a GLP-regulated environment.

This is a senior scientific role with genuine regulatory accountability. You will be responsible for study integrity, timeline delivery, and client communication across a technically demanding portfolio, while also playing an active role in mentoring and developing junior Study Directors within the team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Taking full responsibility for immunobiology-based validations and sample analyses
  • Setting and managing study timelines in line with client and business requirements
  • Serving as the primary scientific contact for clients and CROs across your study portfolio
  • Ensuring GLP compliance and scientific integrity through review of all study runs
  • Identifying and managing out-of-scope work and financial milestones
  • Troubleshooting scientific issues in collaboration with R&D, operations, and management
  • Supporting the transition of methods from development into validation and sample analysis
  • Mentoring and training Level 1 Study Directors
  • Acting as Deputy Study Director and/or Deputy Principal Investigator where required

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in life sciences
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in regulated bioanalysis within a pharma or CRO environment
  • Minimum 1 year's experience as a Study Director
  • Strong experience with flow cytometry assay validation and sample analysis
  • Strong experience with PCR-based assay validation and sample analysis
  • Strong client-facing communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage high-level scientific discussions
  • Proven ability to deliver studies on time with a high degree of accuracy
  • Experience with cell culture-based assay validation desirable
  • Watson LIMS experience advantageous

What's on Offer

  • A senior role with real regulatory accountability in one of the most established bioanalytical labs
  • Exposure to a diverse international client base across APAC, US, and Europe
  • State-of-the-art facilities with a broad range of bioanalytical platforms and drug modalities
  • A collaborative, science-led team culture with an active mentoring component
  • Genuine career development opportunities within a growing business

How to Apply

To apply, please click APPLY NOW. For a confidential conversation, please contact Aisling O'Halloran at a.ohalloran@proclinical.com

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