Associate Principal Scientist, Large Molecule Bioanalytical

IQVIA • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $83,000 - $173,000

About The Position

IQVIA Laboratories is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist, Large Molecule Bioanalytical to join its team in Indiana. The role provides technical leadership for complex large-molecule bioanalytical method development and laboratory studies, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver scientifically rigorous solutions that support drug development programs.

The Associate Principal Scientist serves as a Primary Investigator on client studies, conducts laboratory work, designs and executes complex method-development experiments, and evaluates new methods, technologies, and instrumentation. The role also leads multiple complex technical projects, mentors junior scientific staff, analyzes and interprets experimental findings, and prepares reports, proposals, and protocols, including documentation that may support FDA submissions. The position maintains study records and laboratory resources in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, SOPs, and good documentation practices, and communicates study progress and results to clients and internal teams.

IQVIA describes itself as a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for candidate fraud. The annualized potential base pay range is $83,000 to $173,000; actual pay may vary based on job-related qualifications, location, and schedule. Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other compensation and benefits may also be offered depending on the position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a science field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• The posting specifies a Master’s degree in a science field plus 8 or more years of experience, with equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience in a bioanalytical laboratory environment also considered.
• Experience with antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, or oligonucleotide conjugates containing payloads such as ASOs, PMOs, or siRNA.
• Experience with large-molecule bioanalytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, BCA, SEC-HPLC, and UV-visible spectroscopy.
• Experience evaluating the stability, potency, efficacy, and purity of therapeutic candidates used in in vitro or in vivo studies.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and experimental deliverables.
• Strong scientific writing, presentation, data interpretation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and contribute to multidisciplinary scientific discussions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including statistical analysis, as well as PowerPoint, Word, and instrument-supporting software.
• Working knowledge of applicable laboratory regulatory requirements, SOPs, and good documentation practices.
• Leadership, mentoring, organization, interpersonal effectiveness, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Investigator on client studies, conduct laboratory work, and communicate study progress and results.
• Design and execute complex bioanalytical method-development experiments.
• Evaluate and implement new methods, technologies, and instrumentation for client programs.
• Prepare technical reports, study proposals, and protocols, including documentation that may support FDA submissions.
• Lead multiple complex technical projects and guide or mentor junior scientific staff.
• Analyze and interpret experimental findings, including statistical analysis, in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, equipment, and study documentation in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, SOPs, and good documentation practices.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver studies, deploy methods, and provide project updates to team leads and project managers.

Benefits

• The company describes integrated benefits programs and resources supporting employees’ and families’ physical, mental and emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• Depending on the position, health and welfare benefits may be offered.
• Depending on the position, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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