Assoc Mgr, Lab Operations at IQVIA

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Bioscience
  • 7 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment
  • Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution
  • Strong understanding of operations and methods; strong knowledge of study set up and cross-functional/system dependencies
  • In-depth knowledge of lab testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
  • Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles; in-depth knowledge of company-specific program requirements
  • Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules and regulations
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Effective supervision and coaching skills
  • Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands

Responsibilities

  • Manages daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through delegation, technical skills training, and supervision; meets regularly with staff and senior management to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues
  • Screens and assigns workload; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; determines resourcing needs for effective delivery
  • Counsels, trains, and coaches laboratory staff; assists in developing performance standards; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance
  • Sets week-to-week operational activities for the team
  • Manages staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations
  • Provides technical leadership to lab staff and cross-functionally in area of expertise
  • Troubleshoots complex technical challenges and implements resolutions
  • Handles hiring, training, performance management, and development of staff
  • Actively participates in development of standard operating procedures
  • Stays abreast of regulatory changes; identifies need for updates to internal procedures and leads revisions to meet regulatory requirements
  • Harmonizes global operational processes, as applicable
  • Independently identifies and evaluates instrumentation platforms
  • Evaluates cost considerations of new technologies and testing
  • Participates in budget planning based on revenue targets and financial goals, including consumables, instrumentation, and resourcing needs; identifies cost savings opportunities for reagents and supplies
  • Ensures adequate supply and inventory for testing delivery; keeps spend within budget
  • Ensures department activities meet quality and safety standards; drives individual accountability for quality and safety; leads quality and safety investigations and resolutions
  • Participates in strategy planning discussions for area of expertise
  • Monitors and analyzes operational metrics to identify improvements; drives continuous improvement initiatives for quality and efficiency
  • Ensures timely resolution of CAPA, quality incidents, compliance metrics, root cause analysis, and improvements
  • Assists in establishment and revision of laboratory policies and procedures; maintains control and quality assurance procedures
  • Keeps abreast of new technical developments; assists with implementation of new tests, equipment, programs, and procedures
  • Fosters unified culture, collaboration, cooperation, information sharing, and teamwork; participates in employee engagement initiatives
  • Supports safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives
  • Complies with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

Skills

Lab Operations
Staff Management
Technical Troubleshooting
SOP Development
Regulatory Compliance
Budget Planning
Inventory Management
Quality Assurance
Safety Standards
Instrumentation Evaluation
Performance Management
Training

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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