Associate Principal Scientist - Ligand Binding Assays

We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist - Ligand Binding Assays to join IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, IN.

We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.

As an Associate Principal Scientist, you will serve as a technical specialist for laboratory operations, identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and validating methods, communicating with clients, reviewing documentation, and adhering to SOPs and regulatory guidance for ligand binding assays.
• Performing and documenting all analytical procedures accurately, consistently, and timely according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Conducting routine and moderately complex data analysis to ensure analytical procedures meet expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identifying and documenting potential performance errors or unusual results, escalating to senior lab personnel as needed.
• Training other laboratory staff in areas of proven competency.
• Leading routine quality investigations, assigning and completing CAPAs, and verifying effectiveness.
• Overseeing the technology transfer of methods and SOPs from other groups within IQVIA Laboratories.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure assays are sustainable and scalable in laboratory operations.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
• Typically requires over 5 years of experience in a relevant discipline.
• Over 4 years of experience in a regulated laboratory.
• Sound knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in the job area.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

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

• Strong knowledge of applicable lab techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with laboratory calculations, including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.

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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $92,700.00 - $154,500.00. 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.