Associate Manager, Specimen Management

IQVIA • Valencia, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Specimen Management supervises a team and oversees daily operations to ensure departmental objectives are achieved with quality and efficiency. This role supports operational improvement, resource planning, and team development while driving performance and compliance, on a shift from Tuesday- Saturday 7am-330pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• 3-4 years of prior experience in supervising, leading, or coordinating teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on accountability and results.
• An understanding of operations, methods, and quality systems
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate work

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to ensure high performance and engagement
• Set daily operational objectives and coordinate team workflows to meet demand
• Monitor operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and cost savings
• Ensure adherence to quality control systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and equipment justification
• Lead team meetings and foster a collaborative and aligned work environment
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
• Support audit readiness and oversee timely and effective audit responses

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level