Job Details
Posted 21 September, 2026
Job Id: 631058
Study Director – Immunoassay
Job Description
Location: Adelaide, Australia (relocation support available for exceptional candidates)
The Opportunity
Our client is a leading Australian bioanalytical organisation supporting global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies across preclinical and clinical drug development programs. With a strong reputation for scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and innovation, they are experiencing continued growth and are seeking an experienced Study Director – Immunoassay to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bioanalytical scientist who enjoys client interaction, scientific leadership, study management, and mentoring colleagues within a highly regulated environment.
About the Role
As a Study Director, you will take ownership of immunoassay validation and sample analysis studies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to the highest scientific standards, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with clients, laboratory teams, quality stakeholders, and leadership while providing technical guidance and support to junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Study Director or Principal Investigator for regulated bioanalytical studies.
- Manage multiple client projects simultaneously from initiation through to completion.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring commitments are met.
- Serve as a key scientific contact for clients and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with laboratory operations, quality, and research teams to drive study progression.
- Oversee study compliance and scientific integrity.
- Troubleshoot technical and scientific issues as they arise.
- Mentor, train, and support junior scientific staff.
- Contribute to process improvements and continuous enhancement initiatives.
- Support business objectives through effective project and stakeholder management.
About You
- To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within a regulated bioanalytical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment.
- Previous experience managing studies and client-facing projects.
- Strong knowledge of immunoassay methodologies and regulated laboratory practices.
- Excellent scientific problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
- Experience working with LIMS systems.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
What’s on Offer
- Join a highly regarded scientific organisation supporting cutting-edge drug development programs.
- Work alongside industry-leading scientists and technical specialists.
- Strong career progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Exposure to international clients and innovative therapeutic programs.
- Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.
APPLY NOW – If you’re an experienced bioanalytical scientist looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and highly respected organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
