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Associate Director - Safety Testing

9+ years
$122,400.00 - $227,400.00
10 Dec. 26, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director - Safety Testing

Location: IQVIA Laboratories, Valencia, CA


About IQVIA: IQVIA is a global leader in providing clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We foster collaboration to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes and population health worldwide.


Role Summary: As the Associate Director - Safety Testing, you will provide technical leadership in overseeing complex global harmonization projects and new initiatives. You will work across specialty areas to ensure the smooth execution of laboratory processes and contribute to the overall quality of the laboratory’s performance and safety testing protocols.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Leadership & Team Management:

    • Provide technical leadership to lab staff and cross-functional teams.
    • Lead the execution of local and global laboratory technical support across various specialty areas.
  2. Quality & Process Oversight:

    • Develop and lead the global laboratory quality program, including performing statistical analysis and quality control performance reviews.
    • Oversee complex projects, ensuring harmonization and effective execution on a global scale.
  3. Initiatives & Improvements:

    • Drive new initiatives globally, ensuring their successful implementation.
    • Lead proficiency testing and accreditation programs to ensure consistency and harmonization across global labs.
  4. Subject Matter Expertise (SME):

    • Serve as the SME for new platforms, assays, and kit selection.
    • Act as a technical liaison with IT/systems teams to ensure appropriate functionality for lab operations.
  5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

    • Influence and motivate stakeholders to align with global objectives and achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience: 9 years of experience in clinical, research, academic, or commercial/production laboratory environments.
  • Skills:
    • Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, clinical assays, and quality control/validation procedures.
    • Proficiency in complex laboratory calculations (averages, means, standard deviations, etc.).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Base pay range of $122,400 to $227,400 annually, based on experience, education, and other factors.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Integrated benefits programs covering physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Career Development: Opportunities to lead global initiatives and drive the future of healthcare innovation.

Apply Now and join IQVIA Laboratories to help make a meaningful impact in transforming healthcare worldwide.


IQVIA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. We also comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees. For more information on IQVIA’s benefits and policies, visit our career page at IQVIA Benefits.