Senior Scientist, Large Molecule Bioanalytical

IQVIA • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $64,200 - $133,600

About The Position

IQVIA Laboratories is seeking a Senior Scientist, Large Molecule Bioanalytical to join its team in Indiana. The role provides technical leadership for complex large-molecule bioanalytical method development and serves as Primary Investigator on scientific client studies. The scientist collaborates with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver scientifically rigorous solutions supporting drug development programs.

The position involves conducting laboratory work, designing and executing method-development experiments, evaluating new methods and instrumentation, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing technical documents that may support FDA submissions. The scientist also manages multiple complex projects, mentors junior staff, and ensures laboratory practices and documentation comply with applicable SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a science field plus 8 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a bioanalytical laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of bioanalytical techniques used in drug development, including ADME concepts and experimental techniques applied to large molecules.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including statistical data analysis, as well as PowerPoint, Word, instrument software, and scientific data-analysis programs.
• Ability to organize and execute multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining independence and motivation.
• Effective scientific writing, presentation, interpersonal, and client communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, and establish effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated everyday leadership, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to safety and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biology, or a related field.
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications in a relevant field.
• Experience working with antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and oligonucleotide conjugates with payloads such as ASOs, PMOs, and siRNA.
• Experience with 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 and in vivo studies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Investigator on scientific client studies, conduct laboratory work, and communicate progress and results.
• Design and execute complex method-development experiments for large-molecule therapeutic candidates.
• Evaluate and implement new bioanalytical methods, technologies, and instrumentation for client programs.
• Prepare technical summary reports, proposals, and protocols, including reports that may support FDA submissions.
• Analyze and interpret data, including statistical analysis of experimental findings.
• Manage multiple complex technical projects and guide or mentor junior scientific staff.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver client studies and deploy methods across multiple programs.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and equipment standards, and comply with applicable SOPs, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices.

Benefits

• The company describes integrated benefits programs and resources supporting employees' physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being, as well as their families.
• Health and welfare benefits may be offered, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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