- Lead the automation transformation roadmap from concept through scaled deployment
- Design and optimize end-to-end workflows across sample receipt, preparation, analysis, data capture, review, and reporting
- Manage change across scientists, Quality Control, and operations by addressing skill gaps, role evolution, and adoption needs
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of automation engineers, scientists, and QC documentation specialists to deliver measurable results
- Define and prioritize the automation product backlog, including requirements, delivery sequencing, and user adoption
- Establish effective operating rhythms such as sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and release reviews where appropriate
- Partner with Quality to implement quality-by-design, validation strategies, change control, and inspection readiness
- Drive adoption through training, playbooks, ownership models, and clear exception-handling processes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering or related field required
- 5+ years in laboratory operations, lab transformation, automation programs, or digital lab systems.
- Experience implementing lab automation and/or digital lab platforms, including LIMS, ELN, and instrument integration
- Familiarity with validation approaches and regulated laboratory environments, including risk-based validation, CSV, 21 CFR Part 11 concepts, data integrity, and audit trails
- Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Strong leadership capability with experience guiding cross-functional technical teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across scientists, engineers, Quality, IT, and leadership
- Ability to lead change effectively, resolve resistance through engagement, and build adoption into solutions from day one
- Lean and agile operational leadership in technical or regulated environments
- Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows such as automated review, anomaly detection, and report drafting
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.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $80,200.00 - $167,200.00. 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in laboratory operations, lab transformation, automation programs, or digital lab systems
- Experience implementing lab automation and/or digital lab platforms, including LIMS, ELN, and instrument integration
- Familiarity with validation approaches and regulated laboratory environments (risk-based validation, CSV, 21 CFR Part 11 concepts, data integrity, audit trails)
- Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional technical teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across scientists, engineers, Quality, IT, and leadership
- Lean and agile operational leadership experience in technical or regulated environments
- Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows (automated review, anomaly detection, report drafting)
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
