Associate Manager - Biochem

IQVIA LLC; Livingston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories – Central Laboratory Service is recruiting an Associate Manager to supervise a lab team in Livingston, UK. You will oversee daily operations, guide staff performance, and coordinate with management to meet safety and quality goals.

With a Bachelor’s in Human Biology-based science and 4+ years in a clinical lab or trials setting, you will apply CAPA processes, LEAN 6 Sigma principles, and data-driven improvements to ensure high-quality outcomes across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Biology based science.
• 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory or clinical trials environment.
• Experience in technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with LIMS and other laboratory data systems.
• Familiarity with CAPA processes and quality systems.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
• LEAN 6 Sigma principles understanding.

Responsibilities

• supervise a team of lab staff and manage day-to-day operational activities.
• hire, train and manage staff performance under management mentorship.
• review laboratory metrics and drive process improvements including cost savings.
• ensure safety policies and procedures are understood and followed by reports and stakeholders.
• ensure CAPA and quality incidents are resolved and prevention actions implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

LEAN 6Sigma

CAPA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Biology-based science

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory data systems

Job description

Associate Manager IQVIA Laboratories – Central Laboratory Service We are a comprehensive global central laboratory services supporting clinical trials in countries around the world. Meeting the demands of today’s drug, device and diagnostics development environment requires a next generation service provider. IQVIA Laboratories helps sponsors enable laboratory testing in global clinical trials by providing specimen collection kits, a courier network, a biorepository, plus project management and data management. With extensive scientific expertise and industry leading capabilities in lab services, biomarkers, companion diagnostics, esoteric testing, high quality data and analytics, as well as global logistics and biorepository & specimen management, IQVIA Laboratories helps biotech and pharmaceutical companies meet their development needs. Join us on our exciting journey!

Job Overview:

Responsible for supervising a team of lab staff and ensuring effective operational delivery and for setting day to day operational activities for the team with a focus on daily delivery. Under the mentorship of management, responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of staff. Supervises the daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through appropriate delegation, technical skills training, and work supervision. Meets regularly with staff and senior management to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Responsible for ensuring activity in the team meets safety guidelines. Drives individual accountability for safety across the team. Identifies opportunities for improvements in safety. Responsible for the review of laboratory metrics to identify initiatives as well as establish additional metrics such as cost savings that are associated with process improvement initiatives. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders. Ensures timely and appropriate resolution of CAPA and quality incidents, quality and compliance metrics, root cause analysis and improvement. Assists in establishment and revision of laboratory policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate control and quality assurance procedures. Ensures compliance with safety requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Biology based science. 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory or clinical trials environment. (Biochem based) Experience in technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration Proficiency with LIMS and other laboratory data systems. Familiarity with CAPA processes and quality systems Ability to analyse and interpret complex data. Ability to effectively coordinate and execute multiple tasks or projects simultaneously. Ability to effectively write scientific and technical documents Understanding of LEAN 6 Sigma principles

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

Global exposure

Variety of therapeutic areas

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology

Excellent career development and progression opportunities

Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

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 a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.