Director Laboratory Operations

IQVIA Laboratories; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated benefits programs

Resources for well-being

Job summary

A leading biomedical company seeks a Director of Laboratory Operations in Ithaca, NY. The role involves managing daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading strategic alignment across global labs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, over 12 years of experience in a regulated lab, and at least 5 years in management. Strong leadership, quality assurance, and communication skills are essential. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• At least 5 years of direct line management experience.
• Subject Matter Expert in small and large molecules regulated bioanalysis via LCMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the clinical testing laboratory.
• Drive strategic alignment across global laboratory operations.
• Champion quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Communication

Quality assurance

Client management

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant science

Job description

We are seeking Director, Laboratory Operations to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, NY.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage daily operations of the clinical testing laboratory to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Drive strategic alignment and consistency across global laboratory operations
• Champion quality assurance initiatives and oversee corrective actions for non-conformities
• Develop and implement training programs to maintain staff competency and compliance
• Monitor departmental budgets, cost control measures, and resource utilization
• Introduce new technologies, tests, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client needs and RFPs
• Resolve complex client issues related to sample logistics, test results, and turnaround times

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology
• Subject Matter Expert in small and large molecules regulated bioanalysis via LCMS
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a regulated laboratory environment
• At least 5 years of direct line management experience
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• Deep understanding of clinical laboratory testing procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g., GLP)
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a focus on operational excellence
• Proficiency in quality assurance, GLP processes, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, client management, and financial oversight capabilities

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!