Scientific Support Senior Scientist

IQVIA LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC in Marietta, GA seeks a Senior Scientist, Scientific Support to perform scientific reviews and define testing capabilities under limited supervision. You will coordinate with internal and external partners to support feasibility, proposals, protocols, and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years in a regulated lab, with strong knowledge of clinical testing terminology and validation processes. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent education/experience.
• 4 years of experience in a regulated lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory testing terminology, processes, and equipment.
• Understanding of validation processes within the assigned technical area.
• Familiarity with the clinical trial process and dependencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific reviews of customer documentation to determine testing capabilities.
• Partner with external laboratories to expand testing capabilities and support feasibility assessments for new testing protocols.
• Collaborate with Business Development to develop proposal documentation outlining testing locations, parameters, timelines, and logistics.
• Support post-award changes to testing parameters, logistics, and sample management with Project Services.
• Lead scientific initiatives and process improvement projects with troubleshooting guidance and technical expertise.
• Contribute to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution activities supporting quality, Six Sigma, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are seeking a Scientific Support Senior Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Marietta, GA. 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.

The Senior Scientist, Scientific Support performs scientific reviews of customer requirements and determines appropriate testing capabilities under limited supervision. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support test feasibility, proposal development, protocol implementation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform scientific reviews of customer documentation to determine relevant internal and external testing capabilities
• Partner with external laboratories to expand testing capabilities and support feasibility assessments for new testing protocols
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development to develop proposal documentation outlining testing locations, testing parameters, timelines, and logistics
• Work with Project Services to support post-award changes to testing parameters, logistics, protocols, sample management, and biobank activities
• Lead scientific initiatives and process improvement projects while providing troubleshooting guidance and technical expertise
• Contribute to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution activities while supporting quality, Six Sigma, and safety initiatives
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training support to junior team members
• Partner with laboratories and subject matter experts to evaluate validation feasibility and implementation strategies for new testing methodologies

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 4 years of experience in a regulated lab environment
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory testing terminology, processes, and equipment
• Sound understanding of validation processes within the assigned technical area
• Understanding of the clinical trial process and associated dependencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, external laboratories, and subject matter experts
• Demonstrated everyday leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities
• Ability to synthesize information across multiple scientific and operational disciplines
• Ability to complete projects and deliverables within established timelines and business expectations

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 IQVIA Benefits.

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.

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.

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.