Associate Director, Lab Operations (LCMS Regulated Bioanalysis)

ITHACA (US)HYBRIDPOSTED: 6/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONIQVIAHealthcare Technology & Contract Research
Iqvia

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking Associate Director, Lab Operations (LCMS Regulated Bioanalysis) to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca. 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: Manage a team of laboratory staff across a large department, ensuring laboratory testing is performed in accordance with GLP regulations. Drive productivity, metrics, quality, and cross-functional delivery to support operational success in regulated LCMS bioanalysis. What You'll Be Doing: Manage and direct daily activities of assigned laboratory work group(s) through delegation, technical training, and work supervision

Screen, plan, prioritize, and assign workload, tasks, and projects to meet operational objectives

Partner with leadership to develop performance standards and establish relevant metrics to drive departmental success

Hire, train, develop, and manage performance of staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations

Identify and drive opportunities for cost savings and revenue, contributing to budget planning for consumables, instrumentation, and resourcing needs

Serve as an escalation point to resolve operational, quality, safety, and supply chain challenges across multiple departments

Drive CAPA closure, quality incident oversight, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to strengthen compliance and performance

What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

8 years' experience in regulated environment and 5 years of line management experience

Regulated bioanalytical LCMS experience with strong technical understanding of operations and methods

In depth knowledge of GLP testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations, including QA/QC principles and company-specific program requirements

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 leadership, supervision, and coaching skills with a focus on operational excellence and team development

Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands while maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Effective communication and presentation skills to influence at various levels of the business, including senior leadership

What We Offer You: 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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,000.00 - $206,700.00. 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.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

QA/QC
EMA
Clinical Research
Excel

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Salary for this Associate Director, Lab Operations (LCMS Regulated Bioanalysis) position is competitive and aligned with industry standards for this location.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services (CRO) to the life sciences industry. The company helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients accelerate the development and commercialization of new medical treatments through its extensive data, technology, and human expertise. Their offerings span from clinical trial design and execution to real-world evidence and commercial effectiveness.

TEAM SIZE: 87,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Healthcare Technology & Contract Research

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Regulatory Affairs Executive ➔ Senior RA Specialist ➔ Regulatory Affairs Manager ➔ Director.

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