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:

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 delivering high-quality data and timely communication on assigned projects.
Collaborate with business development teams to provide technical input for proposals and new service offerings.

Resource & Capacity Management

Monitor departmental capacity and resource utilization; provide input to leadership on staffing and equipment needs.

Professional Development

Stay current with scientific advancements relevant to departmental services and share knowledge with the team.
Participate in internal meetings and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as needed.

To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:

Bachelors in a scientific related field required, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in CRO, Pharma, or Biotech industry conducting scientific research (MS or Ph.D. preferred).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed below.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in developing a wide variety of analytical and bioanalytical techniques for the quantitation of therapeutics.
Excellent knowledge of the principles of bioanalysis for therapeutics, by current state of
the art technologies and methodologies including but not limited to LC-MS/MS, HRMS, UPLC-
UV, and UPLC-Fluorescence.
Demonstrated proficiency in Watson LIMS, Analyst, SCIEX OS, and Chromeleon software for bioanalytical data acquisition, processing, and reporting.
Science and quantitation related to small molecules and metabolites, mixed mode macro molecules, proteins, ADC’s, Oligonucleotides, Peptides, and other biotherapeutic target analytes, through the utilization of diverse scientific procedures, calculations, and statistics.
Working knowledge of state-of-the-art principles, theories, and regulatory updates for
biopharmaceuticals and biotherapeutics.
Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and technical writing.
Familiar with current industry trends and expectations relating to biotherapeutic modalities.

(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

WHO YOU ARE

You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.

Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio

WHO WE ARE

We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.

Learn more about what it is like to work at KCAS Bio

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.

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