Job Summary
The Technical Design Manager is a specialist responsible for independently leading complex technical and operational design initiatives that support scalable service delivery and organizational effectiveness. The role may serve as an Operational Setup Advisor, Technical advisor, lead process improvement initiatives, or provide a blended focus on onboarding, training, and mentoring. The Technical Design Manager provides subject matter expertise, influences cross-functional teams, and supports continuous improvement across Client Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of complex operational and technical workflows that support business and client requirements.
Serve as an Operational Setup Advisor or Technical Advisor by evaluating new programs, defining operational readiness requirements, and recommending scalable solutions.
Identify, analyze, and improve processes to enhance quality, consistency, productivity, and client experience.
Develop and maintain process maps, work instructions, standard operating procedures, training materials, and operational documentation.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into practical operational designs and implementation strategies.
Lead root-cause analysis activities and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring operational and quality issues.
Support onboarding programs and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams and functions.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members without direct people-management responsibility.
Act as a subject matter expert during project planning, operational readiness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish measures, monitor performance trends, and recommend actions to improve operational effectiveness.
May lead project workstreams or coordinate small teams in support of departmental objectives.
Assist in the development, review, or provide technical oversight for Operational Specification Documents, customized test requisitions, laboratory manuals, collection-kit specifications, and other project-specific operational materials.
Serve as a technical and operational design expert in internal and external discussions, including interactions with Sponsors and Contract Research Organizations, as applicable.
Provide technical and operational design input for new processes, system developments, and organizational changes affecting service delivery.
Participate as a subject-matter expert in candidate interviews and selection activities, as requested.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Systems, Project Management, Operations, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
Required: 7+ years of progressive experience in technical operations, project implementation, process improvement, operational readiness, or a related function.
Required: Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders.
Required: Experience within clinical research, laboratory services, healthcare, technology, or another regulated environment.
Five or more years of experience in project initiation, clinical-trial setup, central laboratory operations, or a comparable technical design function.
Preferred: Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or another relevant continuous improvement or project management certification.
Preferred: Medical technology certification, licensure, or laboratory bench experience relevant to the assigned area.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Clinical Research, Central Lab, and/or Project Management experience outside of LabConnect will be considered.
Skills and Ability
Required: Strong process design, workflow optimization, and…