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Manager, Laboratory Automation & AI Transformation Lab

IQVIA

Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80200 - 167200

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking Manager for our Laboratory Automation & AI Transformation Lab to join IQVIA Laboratories at Durham NC.

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:

Lead the transformation of our ligand binding bioanalytical laboratory into an end-to-end digitally orchestrated and physically automated operation powered by AI-assisted workflows. This role drives the design deployment and adoption of new ways of working across sample handling instrument integration digital data capture automated review and reporting and compliant documentation.

What Youll Be Doing:

Lead the automation transformation roadmap from concept through scaled deployment
Design and optimize end-to-end workflows across sample receipt preparation analysis data capture review and reporting
Manage change across scientists Quality Control and operations by addressing skill gaps role evolution and adoption needs
Lead a multidisciplinary team of automation engineers scientists and QC documentation specialists to deliver measurable results
Define and prioritize the automation product backlog including requirements delivery sequencing and user adoption
Establish effective operating rhythms such as sprint planning standups retrospectives and release reviews where appropriate
Partner with Quality to implement quality-by-design validation strategies change control and inspection readiness
Drive adoption through training playbooks ownership models and clear exception-handling processes

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelors Degree in Science/Engineering or related field required
5 years in laboratory operations lab transformation automation programs or digital lab systems.
Experience implementing lab automation and/or digital lab platforms including LIMS ELN and instrument integration
Familiarity with validation approaches and regulated laboratory environments including risk-based validation CSV 21 CFR Part 11 concepts data integrity and audit trails
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 capability with experience guiding cross-functional technical teams through complex transformation initiatives
Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across scientists engineers Quality IT and leadership
Ability to lead change effectively resolve resistance through engagement and build adoption into solutions from day one
Lean and agile operational leadership in technical or regulated environments
Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows such as automated review anomaly detection and report drafting

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 youre 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

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. 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 $80200.00 - $167200.00. 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 Experience:

Manager

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