Specimen Management - Associate Manager

IQVIA, Ladywell, West Lothian

Specimen Management - Associate Manager

Salary Not Specified

IQVIA, Ladywell, West Lothian

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7afa6492de1b450eb2b7e26e20ce2688

Full Job Description

We are seeking Specimen Management - Associate Manager to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA's laboratory business at Livingstone 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 Overview activities, operations and performance to ensure daily objectives of the department are met in a quality manner. Plan for department growth, drive new department initiatives, new product development, and identifying cost savings opportunities. What you'll be doing:

  • Sets goals and objectives for team members for week to week operational activities of the team.
  • Contributes to departmental strategy and interprets to determine objectives to meet strategic goals.
  • Monitors and analyzes operation metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Determines resourcing needs to ensure effective delivery.
  • Responsible for ensuring operations meet quality guidelines.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and development of staff.
  • Fosters a unified environment leading to increased employee engagement.
  • Maintains forecasting tools and use to monitor expected future staffing requirements.
  • Ensures adherence to appropriate quality control systems and procedures. Maintains SOPs to ensure all procedures are documented and required amendments to procedures are highlighted and progressed immediately.
  • Stays abreast of new technical developments.
  • Maintains a high level of awareness of safety procedures/good housekeeping.
  • Engages in a high degree of interaction with internal departments and discussions related to new service offering and customer needs.
  • Responsible for effective performance and continous development of the team..
  • Acts as a liason with global counterparts to drive consistency of process.
  • Hosts external audits and sponsor visits/tours as requested.
  • Manages staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Performs work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.

    Experience in an operational management. (3-4 years preferred).
  • Experience in people management. (3-4 years preferred).
  • Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
  • Strong understanding of operations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively delegate work.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects, and direct team members.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

    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 a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare - and human health - forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes. To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.