Biomarker Operations Manager

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Biomarker Operations Manager to oversee the timely collection and shipping of bio-samples for clinical trials. This role involves managing relationships with laboratory vendors and contributing to process improvements for bio-sample operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in project management and oncology. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 0+ years or Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience required.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection and shipping of bio-samples.
• Manage relationships with laboratory vendors.
• Contribute to the development of a sample tracking system.

Skills

Project management

Oncology knowledge

Clinical trial experience

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field or Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years experience

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

The Precision Medicine group uses advanced methods to discover biomarkers for use in clinical trials. The Biomarker Operations Manager works closely with clinical operations, project managers and laboratory managers to ensure timely and smooth collection, transfer and testing of clinical trial biomarker specimens in compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements and project timelines. This role is responsible for identifying projects/tasks together with laboratory managers and works with biomarker study management teams to complete tasks. This role will drive innovation and continuous improvement activities in bio‑sample collection, processing and transfers, and demonstrate ability to carry out all bio‑sample operations with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and oversee the collection and shipping of bio‑samples from investigator sites or centralized locations and subsequent delivery to assay laboratories or AbbVie. Partner with Biomarker Program Manager and Biomarker Lead Scientist to ensure the delivery of bio‑sample data in accordance with study timelines. Ensure timely shipments to vendors and/or storage sites and that the data are transferred to correct databases for each assigned study, reconcile sample information stored in databases.
• Responsible for functional process and system improvements to ensure samples are collected, processed, analyzed, transported, stored and destroyed appropriately.
• Review study‑specific documents related to sample collection, handling, analysis, transport and storage as assigned. Create edit checks for each sample type within assigned trials.
• Manage relationships with laboratory vendors, provide input into trial‑specific docs and assess service level commitments of labs involved in sample analysis. Ensure issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner. Review lab vendor invoices to ensure work has been completed. Help project managers with contract execution and vendor oversight in compliance with AbbVie procedures and applicable regulations. May oversee laboratory vendor deliverables against the scope of work.
• In partnership with Biomarker Program Managers, Biomarker Lead Scientists and IT, contribute to the development and implementation of a sample tracking system for assigned studies.
• Apply and adhere to ICH/GCP, bio‑storage procedures, bio‑sample management best practices and ethical guidelines.
• Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) and resource for one or more processes in BPM.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives or improving efficiency as needed, as well as instructions and manuals for internal training purposes.
• Contribute to a positive and motivating work environment that encourages mutual respect, innovation and accountability at all levels mentor and develop team members as needed.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment and work independently when needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 0+ years project management, oncology and/or clinical trial experience or a Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of project management, oncology and/or clinical trial experience.
• Expertise in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Organization, attention to details and effective time management with an ability to adapt to changing priorities; excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Clinical trial experience.
• Scientific background and knowledge of oncology.
• Ability to work with minor supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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