Immunology Global Technical Lead

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health.  A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

An exciting opportunity for an established and productive professional individual contributor that works independently with minimal supervision. This individual will require breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in order to represent Immunology for our global central laboratory network collaborating with leaders across multiple areas of the business including  Laboratory testing,  Laboratory Standardisation, Translational Science Laboratory, Scientific Review, Sales, Data Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology teams and Vendors as necessary in the execution and fulfilment of duties.

Specific functions may include:

• SOPs - liaise with colleagues globally, attending global calls to harmonise processes/SOPs

• Provide technical advice and direct global discussions.

• Assist Laboratory Medical Directors with all subject-related tasks.

• Work with senior leadership to develop strategies to grow the business in their speciality

• Organise/oversee validation/tech transfer work globally.

• Assist and meet with Project/Set-Up Managers to discuss and advise on how to set-up new studies with complex/new testing.

• Review and approve test code creation requests

• Ensure globally aligned responses to QI’s and complaints. Complete investigations and implement global CAPAs. Ensure Effectiveness Checks are completed in all regions.

• Review CAP checklists and CAP/ISO requirements.

• Ensure global response for CAP/EQAS failure investigations/reports where appropriate.

• Attend client calls to promote early engagement and obtain detailed understanding of client requirements.

• Participation in audits when required.

• Promote global support from vendors.

• Complete costings requests for new tests and RFI requests.

• Organise global training for specific projects.

• Ensure global alignment on new instrument/equipment

Typically requires

A minimum of 5 - 7 years of prior relevant experience.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within their area of expertise.

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or other relevant field – this is the minimum requirement but preferably will hold a higher degree

10 years relevant clinical laboratory experience including at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership capacity

Or

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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