18017-Principal Scientist, Biotransformation

IQVIA • Indianapolis, IN

14d • $89,000 - $206,700

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN. 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. Job Summary: This role provides scientific and technical leadership across global laboratory operations, driving continuous improvement, overseeing technology transfer, and supporting complex metabolism study initiatives. You will independently conduct and interpret in vitro and in vivo metabolite identification studies and lead technical efforts that elevate quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical, laboratory science, chemical, biological, or related field.
• Extensive experience with MS and MS/MS data interpretation for metabolite identification
• Proficiency in conducting metabolic profiling and complex in vitro/in vivo studies
• Hands-on experience in regulated laboratory environments supporting drug development
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, regulatory expectations, and cross‑functional dependencies
• Ability to analyze complex data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and drive process improvements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Lead global technical initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and operational harmonization
• Independently perform in vitro and in vivo metabolite ID studies and assign metabolite structures using MS/MS data
• Oversee complex study designs, technology transfer activities, and validation projects
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to support study setup and scientific discussions
• Conduct quality investigations, support CAP/EQAS responses, and drive preventative actions
• Evaluate new technologies, instrumentation platforms, and process enhancements
• Provide training, technical guidance, and mentorship to laboratory staff

Benefits

• We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs.
• 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.
• To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

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