Advisor, Bio Sample Operations - DMPK

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Advisor, Bio Sample Operations - DMPK to lead end-to-end biosample operations for DMPK studies. This remote role partners with internal study teams, external labs, and vendors to ensure sample collection, processing, traceability, and analysis with quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will drive study start-up through closeout, translate protocols into actionable biosample strategies, manage cross-country logistics, and resolve operational issues in a matrixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO/clinical research.
• Experience in clinical trial operations and biospecimen management.
• Knowledge of GCP and multi-country sample logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead bio sample operations from study start-up through closeout and final disposition.
• Translate protocol requirements into study-specific biosample strategies and operational plans.
• Oversee the full biosample lifecycle, including collection, processing, and analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of biosample activities.
• Manage relationships with laboratories, biorepositories, and vendors, including contracts and performance metrics.
• Maintain sample traceability and inventory accuracy across systems.
• Identify and resolve operational and quality issues while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

GCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

LIMS

Clinical trial management systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Advisor, Bio Sample Operations - DMPK to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will lead end-to-end biosample operations supporting DMPK studies, translating protocol needs into practical operational plans that keep studies on track. You will partner closely with internal study teams, external laboratories, and vendors to ensure sample collection, processing, traceability, and analysis are executed with quality and compliance. The position plays a key role in coordinating multi-country sample logistics, managing performance across partners, and resolving operational issues within a matrixed research environment. Location: Remote Compensation: $153,000 - $268,400 annually Responsibilities

• Lead bio sample operations from study start-up through closeout and final disposition.
• Translate protocol requirements into study-specific biosample strategies and operational plans.
• Oversee the full biosample lifecycle, including collection, processing, and analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of biosample activities.
• Manage relationships with laboratories, biorepositories, and vendors, including contracts and performance metrics.
• Maintain sample traceability and inventory accuracy across systems.
• Identify and resolve operational and quality issues while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmacy, healthcare, clinical research, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments.
• Experience in clinical trial operations and biospecimen management.
• Proven project management skills in a matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of GCP principles and multi-country sample logistics.
• Experience with LIMS and clinical trial management systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension.
• Vacation benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well-being benefits including employee assistance programs and fitness benefits.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.