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Clinical Development Trial Lead

Blue Bell, PA · On-site +1

Incorporate scientific knowledge, trial process, and regional expertise to create one integrated trial-level risk mitigation and contingency plan. * Budget - Understand the cross-functional, trial ...

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Clinical Development Trial Lead

Blue Bell, PA · On-site

Incorporate scientific knowledge, trial process, and regional expertise to create one integrated trial-level risk mitigation and contingency plan. * Budget - Understand the cross-functional, trial ...

Galderma

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Boston, MA

$110K - $135K/yr

Work closely with the Clinical Science Experts and Clinical Scientists for the design of the ... Manage clinical trial progress and ensure completeness of documentation and data collection in ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Atlanta, GA · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Parsippany, NJ · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

New York, NY · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Durham, NC · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Boston, MA · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Rater

Houston, TX · Remote

Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide. We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric ...

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Clinical Trial Lead

Durham, NC · On-site +1

Provide strategic input and make scientific or medical decisions in early clinical development, in ... Lead interdisciplinary core trial teams (e.g., data management, statistics, pharmacokinetics ...

Kymera Therapeutics

Clinical Trial Manager

Watertown, MA · On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visitwww.kymeratx.com or follow ... Responsible for management of vendors to support clinical trial execution * Plan, execute, and lead ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for trial science in the United States is $37.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is trial science?

A Trial Science job involves applying psychology, research, and analytics to legal proceedings to help attorneys build effective trial strategies. Trial scientists study jury behavior, conduct mock trials, develop case themes, and advise on witness preparation. They use social science techniques to assess juror attitudes and improve courtroom persuasion. Their goal is to maximize the effectiveness of legal arguments and presentation to achieve favorable case outcomes.

What does a trial science professional do?

A professional in Trial Science typically collaborates closely with attorneys to conduct jury research, prepare witness testimony, and develop case presentations. The workflow often includes designing and analyzing mock trials, conducting focus groups, and interpreting juror feedback to inform trial strategy. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, as you'll regularly present findings to legal teams and adapt recommendations based on evolving case needs. This role offers exposure to a variety of cases and provides opportunities to develop expertise in both psychology and litigation support, making it rewarding for those who enjoy dynamic, research-driven environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in trial science?

To excel in Trial Science, you need a solid background in psychology, data analysis, and research methodologies, often supported by an advanced degree in psychology, law, or social sciences. Familiarity with software for jury research, survey design, statistical analysis, and experience with mock trial technology is important. Outstanding communication, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills help you interpret data and work seamlessly with legal teams. These competencies are essential for providing actionable insights that shape trial strategies and enhance litigation outcomes.

How to become a trial science?

To become a trial scientist, typically a background in life sciences, medicine, or related fields is required, along with strong analytical skills and knowledge of clinical trial protocols. Relevant education includes a bachelor's degree or higher, and experience with data management and regulatory standards such as GCP is beneficial. Certification or training in clinical research can also enhance job prospects.

What does a trial scientist do?

A trial scientist designs, manages, and analyzes clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments or products. They often work with regulatory guidelines, collect and interpret data, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and research teams. Strong knowledge of scientific methods, data analysis, and regulatory compliance is essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Trial Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,347 per year, or $37.7 per hour.

CAP Laboratory Director (Clinical Trial Laboratory)

Eurofins

Lancaster, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 63,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion ($8.596 billion), and has been one of the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Role Summary:
The Clinical Trial Laboratory Director provides scientific, medical, and regulatory leadership for high-complexity laboratories supporting clinical research and clinical trials. This role ensures full compliance with CLIA requirements, including director qualifications and oversight responsibilities-and maintains CAP accreditation standards while meeting state-specific director/licensure requirements in multiple states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, and California.
The Director ensures assay validity, data integrity, patient-subject safety, GDP, GLP. and GCP/GCLP-aligned laboratory conduct throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory, Trial, and Accreditation Leadership
  • Serve as the legally accountable CLIA High-Complexity Laboratory Director and maintain qualifications per 42 CFR §493.1443.
  • Provide executive oversight of CAP accreditation, including biennial inspections, self-inspections, and adherence to CAP checklist requirements.
  • Ensure all laboratory operations supporting clinical trials meet CLIA, CAP, GLP, ICH-GCP, and GCLP expectations for accuracy, integrity, and traceability.
  • Oversee trial-specific regulatory documentation, method validations, equipment qualifications, and assay change controls consistent with CAP validation/verification principles.

2. Clinical Trial Scientific Oversight
  • Review and approve test methods, protocols, analytical plans, policies, procedures, and assay validations specific to clinical trial endpoints.
  • Ensure test systems are suitable for the study population and meet clinical trial protocol requirements, consistent with CLIA's requirement for appropriate test systems and reliable data.
  • Serve as scientific liaison to sponsors, CROs, principal investigators, and regulatory authorities regarding laboratory capabilities, biomarker strategies, and test result interpretation.

3. Quality Management & Data Integrity
  • Adhere to Quality in accordance with the ECL Quality Management System supporting clinical trial labs, including document control, method validation, instrument qualification, and ongoing competency assessments.
  • Oversee proficiency testing (PT), quality control, and data integrity processes for trial-critical assays, meeting CLIA/CAP expectations for PT integration and evaluation.
  • Approve CAPA plans and deviations relevant to clinical trials and ensure compliance with protocol-specific quality and audit requirements.
  • Oversee day to day function of Laboratory and Specimen Management operations.
  • Adhere to adequate Private Health Information (PHI) practices and policies.

4. Clinical Trial Operational Oversight
  • Ensure laboratory workflows support GCP-compliant chain-of-custody, blinding, documentation, metadata capture, and audit trails.
  • Partner with project management teams to ensure lab readiness, study start-up timelines, sample logistics, and database lock requirements.
  • Oversee Laboratory Information System (LIS) and study-specific data integrations supporting sample tracking, eCRF data flows, and regulatory compliance, aligned with CAP expectations for LIS management.

5. Personnel & Competency
  • Ensure all laboratory staff involved in clinical trial testing meet CLIA/CAP qualifications and any elevated state requirements (NY CQ categories, CA LFS licensure, etc.).
  • Provide oversight of personnel competency assessments and continuing education tied to trial-specific techniques. (General competence requirement)
  • Support training in GCP/GCLP, protocol adherence, and data integrity.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Federal (CLIA High-Complexity Director Requirements)
Must meet one of the 42 CFR §493.1443 qualification pathways:
  • MD/DO with state medical license and board certification in anatomic/clinical pathology (ABP/AOBP); or
  • MD/DO/DPM with ≥2 years high-complexity lab director/supervisor experience + ≥20 CE hours in director responsibilities; or
  • PhD or equivalent with HHS-approved board certification (e.g., ABB, ABCC, ABMM, ABMLI) + required leadership experience + ≥20 CE hours.

State Requirements (must meet the most stringent)
  • New York: Approved CQ categories for all testing performed; adherence to NY onsite/time requirements and director limits.
  • Pennsylvania: Qualifications per 28 Pa. Code §5.21.
  • California: Active LFS Laboratory Director (or specialty) licensure and personnel equivalency compliance.

Clinical Trial-Specific Qualifications
  • Demonstrated leadership in GCLP/GCP-aligned clinical trial laboratory operations.
  • Proven experience conducting method validations, instrument qualifications, and assay lifecycle management within regulated trial environments.
  • Prior interaction with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and regulatory audit teams (FDA, EMA, PMDA, CAP).
  • Demonstrated understanding of the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR, Regulation (EU) 2017/746) and its impact on the design, validation, documentation, and post-market oversight of in vitro diagnostic devices and tests.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Deep expertise in CAP checklists, CLIA personnel/testing rules, and director responsibilities.
  • Prior success leading CAP inspections under updated personnel rules (Dec 28, 2024 changes).
  • Strong command of GCP/GCLP quality requirements and clinical trial data integrity standards.
  • Ability to communicate scientific, regulatory, and operational requirements effectively to sponsors and internal teams.
  • Leadership skills in fast-paced, audit-intensive environments.
  • Experience with global multi-site or multi-state clinical trial laboratory networks.
  • Experience overseeing biomarker, pharmacokinetic, immunogenicity, genetic, or flow-cytometry trial endpoints.

Education & Continuing Education
  • Maintain any state-specific CE/licensure renewals (NY CQ, CA LFS).

Additional Information
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!
Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.
We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Leacock, PA, US

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