Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, Ligand Binding Assays

IQVIA • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, Ligand Binding Assays to join IQVIA Laboratories in 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. As a Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, you will provide technical leadership across global laboratory operations, driving innovation, harmonization, and continuous improvement in ligand binding assay development and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in ligand binding assay techniques and instrumentation.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Expertise in ligand binding assay techniques.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in scientific documentation, SOP development, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LEAN Six Sigma principles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional laboratory initiatives to improve operational efficiency and harmonize global processes.
• Providing technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex ligand binding assay challenges.
• Overseeing method transfers between global and cross-functional laboratories.
• Serving as the primary technical contact in client discussions and project planning.
• Driving instrumentation evaluation and implementation, including cost and performance analysis.
• Leading CAPA investigations and ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Supporting training and development initiatives for laboratory staff.
• Contributing to SOP development, regulatory compliance, and technical report writing.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees