Assoc. Dir, Database Support

IQVIA LLC; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in a hybrid model across Bangalore/Kochi is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Database Management Administration. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, security, and performance for mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities include leading DBAs, managing backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and performance tuning, while collaborating across development and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure Database certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of enterprise database architectures and standards.
• Ensure operational performance, scalability, and high availability of databases.
• Develop backup, recovery, and DR strategies and test rigorously.
• Mentor DBA team and guide modernization, migration, and optimization projects.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams for reliability.

Skills

SSIS

SSRS

SQL Server Admin

T-SQL

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

Always On AG

Azure SQL / Azure

PowerShell Scripting

Git / Azure DevOps

Data Warehousing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

SSMS

Power BI

Job description

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry. Formed through the Merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA applies human data science – leveraging the analytic rigor and clarity of data science to the ever-expanding scope of human science – to enable companies to reimagine and develop new approaches to clinical development and commercialization, speed innovation, and accelerate improvements in healthcare outcomes. Powered by the IQVIA CORE, we deliver unique and actionable insights at the intersection of large-scale analytics, transformative technology, and extensive domain expertise as well as execution capabilities. With approximately 86,000+ employees, we conduct operations in more than 100 countries. IQVIA has also featured in FORTUNE’s 2026 List of “World’s Most Admired Companies”. At IQVIA, you will have the opportunity to build your career, while helping our customers drive human health outcomes forward. We dedicate our experience, resources, and reputation so that you can drive your career and choose the path that best defines your development and success.

Project Role: Associate Director - Database Management Administration

Work Experience: 10-15 Years

Work Location: Bangalore/Kochi

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Overview

Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of enterprise SQL Server databases. Ensure high availability, security, performance, and reliability of mission-critical database environments while providing technical leadership to DBA teams and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Job Responsibility

• Design and maintain enterprise database architectures, standards, and implementation processes.
• Ensure databases meet operational, performance, scalability, and availability requirements.
• Design and implement data archival strategies, security controls, and database optimization initiatives.
• Create and manage database objects, data definitions, referential integrity, and security enforcement mechanisms.
• Lead database administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, tuning, and production support activities.
• Design, implement, and validate backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Perform advanced database analysis, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to DBA team members.
• Evaluate database design approaches, implementation strategies, and backup/recovery frameworks.
• Prepare cost analyses, sizing recommendations, and database infrastructure justifications.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure optimal database performance and reliability.

Technical / Required Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in SSIS / SSRS, SQL Server Administration, T‑SQL, Backup & Recovery, Performance Tuning, Index Optimization, SQL Agent Jobs, SSMS, Production Support, Database Security, and Always On Availability Groups (AG).
• Extensive experience managing large-scale production SQL Server environments.
• Expertise in query optimization, execution plan analysis, and database performance troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of database security, access management, auditing, and compliance.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing.
• Ability to lead complex database modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.

Skills / Experience

• Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance
• SSIS / SSRS
• PowerShell Scripting
• Git / Azure DevOps
• Healthcare / Patient Hub domain experience
• Data Warehousing
• Power BI
• Cloud migration and modernization experience
• Team leadership and stakeholder management

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure Database certifications preferred.

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 committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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.