Director, Bioanalytical Laboratory Operations

We are seeking a Director of Bioanalytical Laboratory Operations to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business at Durham, NC.

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As the Director of Bioanalytical Laboratory Operations, you will be responsible for the operational management and coordination of resources for the Immunoassay Services Laboratory. You will act as an authoritative resource regarding the proper procedures and techniques required for the delivery of bioanalytical services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee the overall operations of the bioanalytical immunoassay laboratory support organization.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the Project Management Organization, Data Management, Technical Writing, QC and QA.
• Monitor the progress of all projects in the group and alert management if work falls behind schedule.
• Establish effective staff selection and training programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the department’s operating budget.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase quality of services and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence throughout the organization.
• Lead customer visits and work with business development and scientific staff to prepare quotes for assigned customers.

What We Are Looking For:

• PhD with 7 years of regulated immunoassay experience preferred or master’s degree with 7-10 years of CRO experience or bachelor’s degree in biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field with 15+ years of experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervising a team required.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

• In-depth knowledge of Lab Operations procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent client management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to motivate a team to achieve shared goals within performance standards and budget.

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 and 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 Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, to help make the extraordinary possible!