IQVIA Posted October 22, 2026

Associate Manager/Manager, Lab Operations

Ithaca, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Manager/Manager, Lab Operations 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 professionals and oversee testing activities in accordance with applicable clinical laboratory regulations. Provide technical leadership, develop staff, manage resources, and improve laboratory quality, safety, and operational performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage the daily activities of assigned laboratory work groups through effective delegation, technical training, and supervision

Plan, prioritize, and assign laboratory work based on testing requirements and available resources

Hire, train, coach, develop, and evaluate laboratory staff

Provide technical leadership and resolve complex laboratory and instrumentation challenges

Develop and revise standard operating procedures to meet operational and regulatory requirements

Manage budgets, laboratory supplies, inventory, instrumentation, and staffing needs

Lead quality and safety investigations, root cause analyses, and the resolution of CAPA and quality incidents

Monitor operational metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require a Bachelor of Science in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology

Typically requires >5 years experience in regulated environment

Strong understanding of laboratory operations and methods, including study setup and cross-functional or system dependencies

In-depth knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations

Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and in-depth knowledge of company-specific program requirements

Applicable certifications and licenses as required by local regulations

Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

Understanding of management approaches, including work scheduling, prioritization, coaching, and process execution

Ability to analyze and interpret complex data

Effective supervision and coaching skills

Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules and regulations

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 $77,100.00 - $160,700.00. 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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Ithaca, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 140 comparable Manager Clinical Research roles across 18 biopharma companies.

140Comparable roles tracked
128Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
33Countries represented

Salary context

32 of 140 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $77,100/yr – $160,700/yr
Lowest disclosed · Lab Associate · IQVIA $35,900/yr – $74,800/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, Clinical Research- Knee · Johnson & Johnson $140,000/yr – $241,500/yr
Peer group range $55,350 – $190,750 (median $136,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 140 comparable roles

United States42
China11
Canada8
Italy7
South Korea6
Spain5

+ 27 more countries

Seniority mix

140 of 140 peers have a known seniority level

Associate92
Manager42
Associate Director6

Therapeutic area mix

11 of 140 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology9
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Immunology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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