Principal Scientist, Biotransformation

We are seeking a Principal Scientist, Biotransformation to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business in Indianapolis, IN .

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

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 Principal Scientist, you will be overseeing, guiding, performing, and interpreting in vitro and in vivo biotransformation studies in collaboration with junior-level staff.

You will be managing study execution as it relates to timelines, data quality, and interpretation of results. You will also be establishing relationships with clients regarding metabolism data and concepts, and providing direction to a designated group of Metabolism scientists to ensure projects are resourced appropriately and employees are trained to meet project needs.

What you’ll be doing :

• Serving as a technical expert in metID concepts, including study design, conduct, and interpretation.
• Overseeing or performing tasks associated with in vitro and in vivo metID studies.
• Designing, interpreting, implementing, documenting, reporting, and overseeing metID study packages in collaboration with junior-level staff.
• Troubleshooting and / or consulting on more complex metID packages.
• Interpreting MS / MS data and assigning metabolite structures.
• Mentoring staff on metabolite assignments.
• Consulting with clients, site personnel, external Quintiles divisions, and / or third-party vendors on scientific issues / packages.
• Managing allocation of Metabolism resources, including project assignment and capacity management.

What We Are Looking For :

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology or related field required OR
• Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology or related field required OR
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years’ relevant experience 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 :

• In-depth knowledge of drug metabolism processes, including analytical method development, metabolite profiling, metabolic processes, and structural determination.
• Proficiency with MS instrumentation (MS and MS / MS data collection and basic interpretation).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, management, and clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, to help make the extraordinary possible!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities.

Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $113,000.00 - $209,800.00. 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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