Senior Manager Genomics Operations

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Barcelona. The role focuses on managing financial oversight, coordinating business operations, and leading genomic projects within oncology. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial management and operations in a pharmaceutical setting, along with a degree in Biotechnology or a related field. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute to life-changing medicines.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Inclusive workplace culture

Professional development opportunities

Formación

• 3+ years of business/operations experience in a pharmaceutical or research setting.
• Experience with oncology, NGS, or clinical trials is essential.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively across an organization.

Responsabilidades

• Manage financial oversight for the TM Genomics team.
• Lead and coordinate business improvement projects.
• Support the leadership team with complex business functions.

Conocimientos

Oncology knowledge

Financial management

Project management

Stakeholder interaction

Process improvement

Educación

B.A, B.S. in Biotechnology, Biology or Management

Herramientas

MS Project

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

At AstraZeneca , we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world‑class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Oncology Translational Medicine Genomics

The Translational Medicine function exists within Oncology R&D to ensure effective and strategic biomarker studies for oncology project teams. Closely interacting with the pre‑clinical Discovery, Early Clinical Development, and Precision Medicine & Biosamples diagnostics functions, Translational Medicine is the single point of accountability for delivery of robust, scientifically‑driven biomarkers to all Oncology project teams, providing feasibility assessments, technical validation, centralized biomarker analysis capability for clinical samples, delivery of translational science research and early clinical phase engagement.

The Global Genomics team within Translational Medicine function leverages Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other advanced technologies to match the right patient to the right drug and support precision oncology approaches for the AZ Oncology pipeline.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This position will focus on 3 core areas:

Operations Management (e.g., Financial management, Purchasing, Non‑Laboratory Supplier & Logistics, etc.)

Financial Management:

Owner of monthly accruals, functional budget, provide financial oversight to the TM Genomics team.

Contracting and Management of Vendor Activities:

• Generate, manage, track and drive to closure all POs and invoices for commercial sample and non‑CapEx purchases.
• Develop, manage and execute vendor contracts for technical evaluations.
• Supplier setup, request for quote, purchase order creation, reconciliations of invoicing, and release of payments.
• Manage specimen vendors and other suppliers as required.
• Coordination of shipping and receiving of critical R&D items as needed.

Business Operations Management & Coordination

• Lead, support and coordinate business improvement projects and investigations for TM Genomics Leadership team for continuous department improvements and day‑to‑day operations.
• Examples: SOP enhancements, IT initiatives, process automations and other projects that improve R&D throughput and reduce the administrative logistics on laboratory staff.
• Assist in establishing and documenting operational processes and procedures to provide operational support to research labs.
• Act as escalation point to manage issues related to specimen and results management.
• Identify process gaps in business processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement with a focus on resource usage and turnaround time.
• Support management and research labs in strategic, operational planning (KPIs) and execution in company intended direction.
• Develop and maintain business analytics and tools to enhance operational excellence.

TM Genomics Leadership Support

• Provide advanced assistance to the leadership team by performing various complex business support functions, typically of a confidential nature.
• Assist with budgeting process which includes gathering data, data input, and financial analysis.
• Manage and track sensitive and/or critical information, files, records, and reports.

Essential for the role

• B.A , B.S. in Biotechnology, Biology or Management, or related degree with 3+ years of business/operations experience in a pharmaceutical, diagnostics or related research setting.
• Experience with Oncology, Next Generation Sequencing, Translational Medicine or early‑stage clinical trials.
• Experience with financial management and operating budgets.
• Familiarity with NDA, MSA, SOW development and IT security assessments.
• Demonstrated success in completing on‑time medium/large business projects with attention to details and complexity.
• Demonstrated skills interacting with diverse stakeholder groups including senior leadership, scientific strategists, bioinformaticians, lab scientists and business operations team members leveraging a strong scientific background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and influence effectively at all levels across the organization.
• Experienced in quickly building positive and trusting relationships.
• Ability to effectively implement continuous improvements to increase efficiency and promote simplification while maintaining project schedules.
• Strong team leadership skills, oral and written communication skills and meeting facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives.

Desirable for the role

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Biology, Genetics, Oncology, or Bioinformatics.
• Working knowledge of document management applications and study planning tools (e.g., Planisware, SmartSheet, MS Project, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Veeva, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Miro, Office Timeline, Confluence and/or Jira, etc.) and Microsoft tools, such as MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio.
• Experience with financial reporting, contract execution, vendor onboarding and diligence.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities, comfort with ambiguity.
• Interest in KPI and complex dashboard development providing business insights as well as IT/AI platforms and systems.
• Proven track record of relationship management, influencing and negotiating across a global organization with complex groups and multiple geographies.
• A sense of ownership and enterprise leadership to deliver high quality solutions that solve business problems.

About AstraZeneca in Barcelona

The Barcelona site is situated within a biopharma cluster of research institutions, medical centers, pharmaceutical companies and startups.

Our Barcelona site develops life‑changing medicines for people around the world. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to crafting a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.