Remote Laboratory Director Jobs
Remote laboratory director jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical research to environmental testing and biotech, at companies running distributed science teams without on-site requirements. Employers hiring remotely right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams play a critical role in enabling informed, strategic decision-making that advances our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Across Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting, our global Finance organization provides diverse opportunities to shape business outcomes, drive innovation, and build meaningful career experiences.
This opening sits with the Clinical Research Group (CRG) of Thermo Fisher.
How you will make an impact
Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, the Finance Director for our Global Central Labs (GCL) is a strategic leader responsible for providing financial excellence.
This role will ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and timely financial reporting, consistent with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. You will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights that influence strategy, pricing and profitability. By identifying opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency, you will help strengthen financial performance. Additionally, you will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team that supports a complex, growing business.
This is a hybrid role for candidates in Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. There will be 3 days in office and 2 work from home days per week.
Essential Functions:
- Leads annual operating plan, STRAP to drive effective prioritization of investments and improved financial performance.
- Directs forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of Central Lab financial results to provide meaningful insights and a clear articulation of risks and opportunities.
- Directs the preparation, review, and distribution of functional department financial results.
- Utilize business acumen and data analysis to recommend pricing actions & support commercial strategy development.
- Provides recommendations for system enhancements to drive improved transparency and efficiency.
- Manages complex analysis projects/investments; evaluates findings, prepares reports and make recommendations to senior leadership about the financial implications of proposed transactions.
- Establishes best practices and ensures consistency and application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across all functions.
- Effectively works with the team and establishes robust processes & monitoring to achieve Central Lab financial goals.
- Manage, lead, and develop a globally distributed finance team (up to 5), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (Advanced degree preferred)
- Previous progressive finance experience within a global organization that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years’ experience)
- Demonstrated leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Strong understanding of clinical research operations including laboratory analysis (preferred)
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles within a Central Laboratory environment (preferred)
- In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leads projects and teams effectively; builds trusted partnerships and influences stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Applies deep accounting and financial knowledge, including financial modeling, valuation, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex financial and operational data, turning insights into clear, actionable strategies.
- Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze large datasets and present findings simply and meaningfully.
- Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and delivers impactful presentations to senior leaders.
- Brings strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Is adaptable, self-motivated, and accountable in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Demonstrates integrity and alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Innovation, Involvement, and Intensity.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require as-needed travel (0-20%).
Location: Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $145,000- $220,000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams play a critical role in enabling informed, strategic decision-making that advances our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Across Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting, our global Finance organization provides diverse opportunities to shape business outcomes, drive innovation, and build meaningful career experiences.
This opening sits with the Clinical Research Group (CRG) of Thermo Fisher.
How you will make an impact
Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, the Finance Director for our Global Central Labs (GCL) is a strategic leader responsible for providing financial excellence.
This role will ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and timely financial reporting, consistent with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. You will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights that influence strategy, pricing and profitability. By identifying opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency, you will help strengthen financial performance. Additionally, you will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team that supports a complex, growing business.
This is a hybrid role for candidates in Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. There will be 3 days in office and 2 work from home days per week.
Essential Functions:
- Leads annual operating plan, STRAP to drive effective prioritization of investments and improved financial performance.
- Directs forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of Central Lab financial results to provide meaningful insights and a clear articulation of risks and opportunities.
- Directs the preparation, review, and distribution of functional department financial results.
- Utilize business acumen and data analysis to recommend pricing actions & support commercial strategy development.
- Provides recommendations for system enhancements to drive improved transparency and efficiency.
- Manages complex analysis projects/investments; evaluates findings, prepares reports and make recommendations to senior leadership about the financial implications of proposed transactions.
- Establishes best practices and ensures consistency and application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across all functions.
- Effectively works with the team and establishes robust processes & monitoring to achieve Central Lab financial goals.
- Manage, lead, and develop a globally distributed finance team (up to 5), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (Advanced degree preferred)
- Previous progressive finance experience within a global organization that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years’ experience)
- Demonstrated leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Strong understanding of clinical research operations including laboratory analysis (preferred)
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles within a Central Laboratory environment (preferred)
- In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leads projects and teams effectively; builds trusted partnerships and influences stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Applies deep accounting and financial knowledge, including financial modeling, valuation, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex financial and operational data, turning insights into clear, actionable strategies.
- Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze large datasets and present findings simply and meaningfully.
- Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and delivers impactful presentations to senior leaders.
- Brings strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Is adaptable, self-motivated, and accountable in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Demonstrates integrity and alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Innovation, Involvement, and Intensity.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require as-needed travel (0-20%).
Location: Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $145,000- $220,000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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The qualifications that appear most often in remote laboratory director jobs.
- Advanced degree in a clinical laboratory science, medical science, or related biomedical field
- Current licensure as a laboratory director or clinical laboratory scientist as required by state
- Demonstrated experience managing CLIA-certified or CAP-accredited laboratory operations
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and quality management software
- Experience leading teams of laboratory scientists, technologists, and support staff
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including OSHA, CAP, and CMS standards
Tips for Your Remote Laboratory Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote laboratory director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that require on-site presence.
Show your async leadership record
Remote employers want proof you can direct lab operations without daily face-to-face contact. Highlight written SOPs you authored, compliance audits you managed remotely, and any experience coordinating distributed lab teams through platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or a laboratory information management system.
Signal remote readiness in your materials
Add a short remote work section to your resume that names the tools you use, such as specific LIMS platforms, video conferencing software, and electronic lab notebook systems. Employers screening remote candidates want to see that your workflow is already built for distributed work.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote laboratory director interviews lean heavily on scenario questions about managing staff performance, quality deviations, and regulatory inspections from a distance. Prepare specific examples of decisions you made and communicated asynchronously, including how you documented rationale and kept your team aligned.
Remote Laboratory Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote laboratory director job?
Target companies that have already built distributed science operations, such as remote-first biotech firms, contract research organizations, and health technology companies that manage lab workflows through digital platforms. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear asynchronous written communication, and experience managing lab staff or quality systems without being physically present. Candidates who can show documented remote leadership, familiarity with laboratory information management systems, and a history of hitting compliance deadlines independently stand out.
Which companies hire remote laboratory directors?
Remote laboratory director roles are posted by Thermo Fisher Scientific and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first or distributed-team employers in sectors like clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and environmental services that manage laboratory operations across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote laboratory director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote laboratory director roles at the entry level are uncommon because employers expect you to self-manage quality systems and regulatory compliance from day one without on-site supervision. Your best path is to build toward it by taking on remote laboratory management responsibilities in a senior scientist or lab manager role first, then documenting concrete outcomes like audit results, accreditation renewals, or team performance improvements you drove independently.
Do you need a degree for remote laboratory director jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote laboratory director roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, and many require a master's or doctorate, particularly in regulated industries like clinical diagnostics or pharmaceutical research. Remote employers do weigh demonstrated results alongside credentials, so a strong record of managing accreditation, compliance programs, or distributed lab teams can strengthen an application even when your degree field is adjacent rather than exact.
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