**We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories in 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:** The Associate Principal Scientist provides scientific leadership in in vitro and in vivo metabolism and biotransformation studies, with a primary focus on mass spectrometry data interpretation, metabolite profiling, and rapid, high‑quality reporting to support drug discovery and development programs. **What You’ll Be Doing:** + Independently analyze, interpret, and report MS and MS/MS data from in vitro and in vivo metabolism studies + Develop, implement, and troubleshoot analytical methods for metabolite identification and profiling + Assign metabolite structures and propose metabolic pathways using sound scientific judgment + Manage study flow to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery of reports in a fast‑paced, high‑throughput environment + Serve as a scientific resource for complex data interpretation, assay development, and problem solving + Collaborate with project teams and interact with clients to discuss scientific principles and study outcomes + Mentor and provide guidance to junior scientists and new team members **What We Are Looking For:** + PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline. + In‑depth experience with drug metabolism and biotransformation, including metabolite profiling and structural elucidation + Strong expertise in mass spectrometry, including MS and MS/MS data collection and interpretation + Hands‑on knowledge of analytical method development and troubleshooting for metabolism studies + 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 rapidly interpret complex data and produce clear, concise scientific reports under tight timelines + Strong understanding of ADME metabolism principles and high‑throughput discovery workflows + Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage internal teams and clients + Demonstrated attention to detail, sound scientific judgment, and commitment to data quality + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a production‑driven CRO environment **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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. 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. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled