16720-Mgr, Medical Lab
About The Position
We are seeking a Medical Lab Manager to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA. 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. This role involves leading and developing a laboratory team while overseeing day-to-day testing operations in a regulated clinical laboratory environment to ensure quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is an office-based role with a Monday–Friday schedule and a flexible start time of 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM, with corresponding end times of 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.)
- Typically requires >5 years experience in regulated environment
- >4 years of experience in a regulated laboratory
- >2 years line management experience
- In depth knowledge of lab testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations
- Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and in depth knowledge of company-specific program requirements
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data while making sound operational decisions
- Effective supervision, coaching, and work prioritization skills in a regulated laboratory setting
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
- Strong understanding of operations and methods, including study setup and cross-functional/system dependencies
- Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and demands
Nice To Haves
- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Responsibilities
- Manage daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through delegation, training, and supervision
- Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, tasks, and projects to support effective laboratory operations
- Coach, develop, and evaluate laboratory staff while supporting hiring, training, and performance management
- Provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex laboratory challenges, and implement effective resolutions
- Lead quality, safety, CAPA, and compliance activities to ensure department standards are met
- Monitor operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency
- Support procedure development, regulatory updates, and implementation of new tests, equipment, and processes
Benefits
- Integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
