Biomarker Liaison Scientist

IQVIA • Durham, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Biomarker Liaison Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories. We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development. Provide scientific and technical guidance to support biomarker strategy for clinical development programs, with an emphasis on oncology and other complex therapeutic areas. Serve as a key scientific liaison for customers and internal teams to align study needs with laboratory capabilities across the global network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience supporting biomarker strategy related to clinical development, including assay transfer, test validation, and platform selection
• Scientific knowledge relevant to oncology biomarkers and laboratory disciplines such as genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and CDx/IVD
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate scientific input across global teams and specialized laboratory disciplines
• Sound judgment in evaluating study requirements, resolving scientific escalations, and recommending strategic solutions
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills to support bid defenses, capability discussions, and external representation

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main scientific point of contact for key customers and provide global scientific oversight across clinical development programs
• Drive early scientific engagement to advise on tests, platforms, and technical considerations for clinical trials
• Support feasibility assessments for assay transfer, test validation, and evaluation of new technologies against study requirements
• Coordinate scientific activities across the laboratory network and subject matter experts in oncology, anatomic pathology, genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, companion diagnostics, in vitro diagnostics, and regulatory areas
• Manage scientific escalations and contribute to scientific governance discussions
• Provide scientific and technical support for bid defense preparation, capability presentations, RFIs, RFPs, and other clinical trial inquiries
• Partner with internal functions such as Marketing and Strategy to develop scientific client-facing materials and represent the organization at conferences and events

Benefits

• Integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being

What This Job Offers

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