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We are seeking an Associate Director, Laboratory Operations – Antibody Discovery Services to join IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC.

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Job Summary: Responsible for managing a team of laboratory staff within a large department or several related departments. Assisting with administration of laboratory testing in accordance with applicable regulations governing clinical laboratories. Contributing to establishing departmental strategy and driving achievement of objectives for annual success of lab operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and directing the daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision.
• Screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, and assigning tasks and projects.
• Partnering with leadership to develop performance standards.
• Hiring, training, managing performance, and developing staff.
• Contributing to departmental strategy and establishing goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results.
• Identifying and driving opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. Participating in budget planning based on revenue targets and financial goals, including consumables, instrumentation, and resourcing needs.
• Serving as an escalation point to resolve challenges in operations, quality, safety, and supply chain efficiencies across multiple departments.
• Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, collaborating with QA and EHS to implement enhancements supporting operational capacity.
• Acting as primary business continuity representative for area of accountability.
• Driving CAPA closure and resolution, quality compliance and metrics, oversight of quality incidents and resolution, root cause analysis, and improvements.
• Fostering a continuous improvement and quality-oriented culture.
• Assisting in establishing and revising laboratory policies and procedures, maintaining appropriate control and quality assurance procedures.
• Staying abreast of new technical developments and assisting with implementing new tests, equipment, programs, and/or procedures in the assigned area(s) as needed.
• Fostering a unified culture and facilitate collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information, and teamwork. Participating in initiatives to improve employee engagement to positively impact operational results, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
• Managing staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in a health science field.
• Ph.D. in cell biology, protein sciences, biochemistry, or related discipline preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment or leading within a quality assurance framework.
• 4+ years of experience leading a team, with direct personnel management experience.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within one department or multiple related departments.
• Strong technical understanding of operations and methods, with in-depth knowledge of study setup and cross-functional/system dependencies.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and company-specific program requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules and regulations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Effective supervision and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to influence at various levels of the business, including senior leadership.

What we offer you:

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $134,400.00 - $249,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.