Associate Director – MSB LCMS/Hybrid

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world's health while problem solving and innovating in the field - that is what an Associate Director at KCAS Bio get to do every day.

If that gets you excited too, then maybe working as an Associate Director at KCAS Bio is the role for you.

When you work as a Mass Spec Bioanalysis Associate Director at KCAS, you get to further our mission as the core of KCAS, carrying out and supervising all aspects of our studies by taking responsibility for the management and oversight of all assigned studies within the division, assuring that assigned staff are productive and produce quality data and reports on time.

You will also ensure that all KCAS procedures and processes are understood and conducted by your staff.

In addition, you will serve as the primary scientific contact for key clients and manage on-site support for their programs, as well as support for specialty studies.

Our Mass Spec Bioanalysis lab team delivers high-quality, trace-level quantification using advanced LC-MS/MS and hybrid MS platforms to support small molecules, large molecules, and ADC programs.

We develop and validate robust, GLP-compliant bioanalytical methods and generate precise, submission-ready data that drive confident decisions in drug development.

In this role, we will rely on you in the following areas:
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Leadership & Team Management


* Provide daily supervision and mentorship to departmental staff, ensuring adherence to scientific and operational standards.


* Scheduling and prioritization of team workload to meet project timelines and quality expectations with operations and capacity planning support


* Conduct performance reviews and recommend development plans for direct reports.

Technical & Operational Execution


* Function as project manager (when required) for assigned studies, including design, validation, interpretation, and reporting.


* Serve as a technical lead for complex bioanalytical assays, troubleshooting challenging scientific problems and ensuring robust, validated methods.


* Oversee method validation and sample analysis for mass spectrometry - with a focus on hybrid applications.


* Interpret complex data sets and provide scientific guidance to project teams for accurate conclusions and regulatory compliance.


* Collaborate with senior scientists to design innovative approaches for emerging client needs and novel assay formats.


* Ensure scientific integrity in all deliverables by reviewing protocols, validation reports, and final data packages.


* Function as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients on specialized techniques and instrumentation.


* Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in all laboratory activities.


* Implement process improvements within the department to enhance efficiency and maintain best practices.

Client & Project Support


* Support client retention by d...