Associate Manager, Specimen Management

IQVIA Laboratories; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 58,800 - 122,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Santa Clarita, CA, seeks an Associate Manager for Specimen Management to supervise a team and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves setting operational objectives, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

A Bachelor's Degree and four years of relevant experience are required. The company values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being throughout various stages of life.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in Specimen Management or related clinical lab services.
• Knowledge of study set up and cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong understanding of operations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff for high performance.
• Set and coordinate daily operational objectives.
• Monitor metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to quality control systems.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking Associate Manager, Specimen Management to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA. 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.

Job Summary

The Associate Manager, Specimen Management supervises a team and oversees daily operations to ensure departmental objectives are achieved with quality and efficiency. This role supports operational improvement, resource planning, and team development while driving performance and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to ensure high performance and engagement
• Set daily operational objectives and coordinate team workflows to meet demand
• Monitor operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and cost savings
• Ensure adherence to quality control systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and equipment justification
• Lead team meetings and foster a collaborative and aligned work environment
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
• Support audit readiness and oversee timely and effective audit responses

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or other equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years experience in Specimen Management or related clinical lab services function.
• Knowledge of study set up and cross functional/system dependencies
• Strong understanding of operations, methods, and quality systems
• 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 leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate work

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 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

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $58,800.00 - $122,500.00. 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.