Clinical Trial Material Manager (2nd Shift)

IQVIA Laboratories; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 77,700 - 161,800; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Marietta, GA is seeking a Clinical Trial Material Manager (2nd Shift) to lead daily second‑shift manufacturing operations in a regulated, high‑volume production environment. You will ensure on‑time delivery, quality compliance, staff performance, and continuous improvement while partnering across Project Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and IT.

The role requires leadership experience, GMP/ICH knowledge, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma projects; you will drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of people-management experience, managing 20 employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing manual assembly or production lines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading process improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of ICH, GMP, and OSHA regulations.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt experience required; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports in a dynamic production environment.
• Manage daily and long-range production schedules to meet customer demand and service-level production targets.
• Prioritize urgent, same-day, and future-dated work orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate daily with Project Management, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and IT to resolve production issues and prevent delays.
• Utilize LIMS to support production files, platform reports, production metrics, dashboards, and compliance reporting.
• Perform root-cause investigations for quality incidents, customer complaints, operations incidents, and in-process deviations.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives to optimize production flow and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

LIMS

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Material Manager (2nd Shift) to join IQVIA Laboratories at Marietta, GA.

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Material Manager leads daily second‑shift (2:00 PM to 11:00 PM) manufacturing operations in a regulated, high‑volume production environment. This role ensures on‑time delivery, quality compliance, staff performance, and continuous improvement while partnering across Project Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and IT.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports in a dynamic production environment.
• Manage daily and long‑range production schedules to meet customer demand and service‑level production targets.
• Prioritize urgent, same‑day, and future‑dated work orders to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate daily with Project Management, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and IT to resolve production issues and prevent delays.
• Utilize LIMS to support production files, platform reports, production metrics, dashboards, and compliance reporting.
• Perform root‑cause investigations for quality incidents, customer complaints, operations incidents, and in‑process deviations.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives to optimize production flow and reduce bottlenecks.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of people‑management experience, managing 20 employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing manual assembly or production lines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading process improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of ICH, GMP, and OSHA regulations.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt experience required; certification preferred.
• 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, coaching, and staff‑development skills in a high‑volume production environment.
• Ability to prioritize urgent and business‑critical work while maintaining quality and compliance expectations.
• Effective cross‑functional communication skills with the ability to elevate risks, constraints, and operational performance updates.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to conduct investigations and drive root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to support overtime, weekends, and holidays based on critical business needs and accelerated trial timelines.

What We Offer You

We provide a comprehensive benefits program that supports physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being. Salary ranges from $77,700.00 to $161,800.00 annualized, depending on qualifications, location, and schedule. Additional incentive plans, bonuses, and other compensation may be offered.

Equal Opportunity

IQVIA is 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. Information about our equal employment opportunity policy: https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe