Director, Test Code Product & Lifecycle

We are seeking Director, Test Code Product & Lifecycle to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.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:Provide technical leadership and management direction for database administration teams in a matrix-managed environment. Lead advanced database design, analysis, administration and performance optimization to support complex processing needs and future business requirements.What You'll Be Doing:Provide technical leadership and management direction to database administration team membersManage resource allocations within a matrix-managed environmentLead, plan and oversee state-of-the-art database designs to solve complex database processing problemsPerform complex database analysis and database design tasks using advanced techniques on the forefront of technologyEnsure databases meet required operational standards and performance levels, including reliability, response time and query execution timePrepare cost analyses and justification for difficult database systemsServe as a senior consultant to staff by providing strategic technical advice and consultation on database analysis and design reviewsParticipate in the administration, monitoring, tuning and support of databases in the production environmentWhat We Are Looking For:Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experienceTwelve (12) years of information technology experienceEight (8) years experience in the database administration areaExperience in clinical or regulated laboratory environments is helpfulExperience applying database design approaches that consider existing and future needs, capacity, limitations, operating time and desired resultsExperience evaluating database implementation approaches, backup strategies and recovery strategiesKnowledge of database administration activities including denormalization, data archival schemes, sizing, data definition language and database objectsKnowledge of referential integrity, security enforcement and application optimizationOther Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degreeThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:Ability to lead technical teams and provide management direction in a matrix-managed environmentStrong strategic consultation skills with the ability to advise and guide staff on complex database analysis and design reviewsAdvanced problem-solving skills for complex database processing challengesAbility to evaluate technical options and recommend database design, implementation, backup and recovery strategiesStrong focus on operational reliability, performance optimization and production supportWhat 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 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 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. 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 $107,800.00 - $300,100.00. 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.SummaryLocation: Valencia, CA, United States of America; Livingston, West Lothian, United KingdomType: Full time