Biospecimen Project Manager - Scientific Operations

LabConnect; Johnson City (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing seeks a Biospecimen Project Manager for its Scientific Operations. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the biospecimen lifecycle, ensuring accurate specimen data, and communicating with stakeholders to enhance project efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a life sciences background and project management experience, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join LabConnect to make a difference in the acceleration of new medicines.

Benefits

Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and annual bonus eligibility)

Health Benefits beginning on date of hire

PTO plan plus 10 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer

Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years managing biospecimen samples required.
• Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulations required.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from receipt to analysis.
• Communicate study specimen updates to stakeholders.
• Participate or lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Education

B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field

Tools

LIMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Biospecimen Project Manager - Scientific Operations

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Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Job Summary:

The Biospecimen Project Manager, part of our Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions division, will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies for one of our sponsors.

Responsibilities:

• Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition
• Ensure accurate specimen metadata
• Communicate study specimen updates to client groups and stakeholders
• Increase the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practices
• Provide site support and drive query resolution
• Participate or lead special projects as assigned
• Adhere to client policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Review clinical study protocols and service providers’ scope of work documents for sample handling and processing details
• Set up and maintain a complex study sample tracker
• Create and manage project plans
• Manage data transfer plans with analytical laboratories
• Manage data received from external and internal laboratories, including data generated in exploratory studies
• Manage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolution
• Submit specimens for analytical assays per study timelines
• Review status of specimens received and completeness of data
• Contribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as needed
• Support manager in providing projections for annual and long-term planning
• Provide support to others and act as technical resource within the department
  
  

Experience/Education/Skills Required:

• B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field, required
• 3 - 5 years experience managing biospecimen samples from receipt to analysis and final disposition, required
• Understanding of transaction-based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processes
• Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulations
• Project Management experience strongly desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong planning, organizational, time management skills
• Very high attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft products, including Excel, with macro and template building knowledge
• Experience with LIMS systems
  
  

Hours/Location:

• 100% remote, ability to work standard east coast business hours
• Potential travel 2 - 4 times per year in Cambridge, MA
  
  

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 10 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture
  
  

We are a growing and global team on a mission to create healthier communities by accelerating the development of new medicines. In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities.

We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

It is the policy of LabConnect to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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For more information, visit www.labconnect.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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