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About the Role

The Scientific Advisor, Director provides scientific leadership for protein biomarker programs supporting translational research, clinical development, and drug development initiatives. This role develops biomarker strategies, evaluates emerging technologies, and translates scientific opportunities into practical study solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead biomarker strategies for translational and clinical studies, including panel selection, study design considerations, and assay or platform recommendations aligned to program objectives
• Serve as the scientific lead for protein biomarker programs by engaging clients, translating complex technical concepts into practical study plans, and helping move opportunities across the finish line
• Support business development through technical marketing materials, white papers, scientific content, and proposal strategies that align scientific design with commercial goals
• Evaluate existing and emerging protein biomarker technologies and recommend solutions across platforms such as Luminex, Simoa, MSD, Olink, and newer technologies including Alamar
• Build external visibility through publications, presentations, conference participation, consortium engagement, and scientific partnerships that reinforce IQVIA Laboratories’ leadership in protein biomarker profiling
• Drive specialty laboratory, biomarker, and technology strategy as a senior individual contributor, influencing scientific direction, platform investments, service portfolio development, and growth opportunities across the organization.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in immunology, molecular biology, translational science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in clinical laboratory services, CRO environments, drug development or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in multiplex and ultra-sensitive immunoassays and their application in translational research
• Experience in protein assay development and a prior laboratory background
• Experience with platforms such as Luminex, Simoa, MSD, Olink, and emerging technologies
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to speak credibly with biopharma partners, leadership teams, and other senior stakeholders on complex scientific topics
• Ability to connect biological hypotheses to practical assay strategies, identify disease-relevant biomarkers, critically assess new technologies, and distinguish strong scientific recommendations from weak ones
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives, influence without direct people management, build networks in the protein biomarker space, and operate successfully as a strategic individual contributor

Skills

• Protein biomarker strategies
• Translational research
• Clinical development
• Drug development
• Client-facing communication
• Technical marketing
• Scientific content creation
• Proposal strategy
• Biomarker technology evaluation
• Luminex
• Simoa
• MSD
• Olink
• Alamar
• External visibility building
• Publications
• Presentations
• Conference participation
• Consortium engagement
• Scientific partnerships
• Specialty laboratory strategy
• Biomarker strategy
• Technology strategy
• Scientific direction influence
• Platform investment influence
• Service portfolio development
• Growth opportunity identification
• Multiplex immunoassays
• Ultra-sensitive immunoassays
• Protein assay development
• Cross-functional initiative leadership
• Influence without direct people management
• Network building
• Strategic individual contributor

Location

• Austin, TX
• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Director
• 10+ years of experience

Education Level

• PhD
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $134,300.00 - $374,300.00

Benefits

• Integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being

About the Company

• 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.
• We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments.
• Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
• To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact.
• No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.