Job Openings 18054-Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, Biotransformaton

About the job 18054-Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, Biotransformaton

Job Title: 18054-Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist, Biotransformaton

Job Location: Indianapolis, United States of America

Job Location Type: Office-based

Job Contract Type: Full time

Job Seniority Level:

We are seeking a Metabolism & Identification Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, Indiana.

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:

This role guides, analyzes, and reports in vitro and in vivo biotransformation studies with a strong focus on analytical method development, metabolite profiling, and scientific interpretation. The position collaborates closely with senior staff to ensure high‑quality data delivery aligned with project timelines and client expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Independently perform in vitro and in vivo metabolite identification studies in a regulated environment
  • Develop and implement analytical methods for metabolite profiling and structural elucidation
  • Interpret MS and MS/MS data to determine metabolite structures and metabolic pathways
  • Analyze data, prepare reports, and manage study flow to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables
  • Interact with clients on scientific principles, study design, and interpretation of metabolism data
  • Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior and new staff
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies, techniques, and study designs to improve efficiency and quality

What We Are Looking For:

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related scientific field is required.
  • In‑depth knowledge of drug metabolism processes including method development, metabolite profiling, and structural determination
  • Strong expertise with mass spectrometry instrumentation, including MS and MS/MS data collection and interpretation
  • Experience with laboratory troubleshooting, documentation, and application of good laboratory practices
Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and milestones with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally
  • Proven capability to mentor others, model best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.
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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $80,200.00 - $167,200.00. 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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