Laboratory Network Lead

Job Title: Laboratory Network Lead

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

Job Summary:

Under general direction, manage all aspects of work performed at third-party laboratories for assigned clinical trial projects. Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring sample processing, sample handling, and data delivery meet study requirements throughout the full study lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as the primary liaison between external laboratories and internal project teams to coordinate study-level activities
• Manage study startup, maintenance, and closeout activities including Work Order creation and execution
• Ensure accurate test information, pricing alignment, and metadata collection including test codes and specifications
• Oversee sample processing and sample handling activities to ensure compliance with study protocols and timelines
• Support data flow processes including data imports, query resolution, and collaboration with Data Management
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and support CAPA development with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide ongoing study support and contribute to financial reconciliation and invoice processing

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences and/or related field preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical trials/ hospital-funded research, project management or laboratory environment preferred
• Working knowledge of central laboratory operations including sample logistics, specimen storage, and data reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with centralized laboratory or clinical systems
• 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 interpersonal and vendor management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good command of the English language

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 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

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.

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