Job description

We are seeking a Global Director, Vaccine Assay Development (Functional Virology & Bacteriology Assays) to join IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC that will be reporting to the Global Head of Vaccine Sciences.

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.

You will be leading a team of scientists and senior scientists, partnering with executive and global leadership to establish strategy, and ensuring implementation to drive achievement of annual objectives and long-term success.

What you’ll be doing:

Serving as technical lead and point of contact for clients for the functional virology (PRNT, MNA, PNA, HAI, etc) and bacteriology (SBA, (M)OPA, OPkA, etc) assays.
Leading complex technical projects on a local and global scale (including assay development, optimization, qualification, validation, troubleshooting).
Supporting pre-clinical and clinical trials for vaccine development.
Support Business Development including preparation of proposals related to functional virology & bacteriology assays
Implementing policy and strategy for short- and long-term and results.
Ensuring effective resourcing to meet client and budgetary expectations.
Driving innovation and developing new service offerings, processes, standards, or operational plans.
Ensuring harmonization between at IQVIA Laboratories Vaccine sites
Monitoring utilization patterns of services and advising on industry trends

What We Are Looking For:

Ideally PHD degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
10 years of related experience in method or assay development.
Strong knowledge of virology and bacteriology concepts and experimental techniques required.
Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

Strong background in vaccines required.
Well versed in regulatory requirements for GCLP and assay qualification / validation.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure quality performance.

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.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories, to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $140,700.00 - $261,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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