Senior Manager, Biospecimen Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible time off

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Biospecimen Lead to independently manage biospecimen collection, shipment, storage and analysis within therapeutic areas. You will drive strategy, vendor oversight and data delivery to support clinical decisions.

As SME, you will guide protocol feasibility, risk mitigation, and process improvements while mentoring junior colleagues and aligning stakeholders across functions.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of clinical biospecimen procedures and lifecycle.
• Advanced vendor experience with labs, CROs or storage vendors.
• 5+ years in academic, biotech, healthcare or pharma industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee biospecimen management across 5-15 clinical trials.
• Develop Specimen Management Plan with risks and mitigations.
• Provide protocol-level biospecimen input for feasibility and compliance.
• Track status and reconcile biospecimens using internal/external systems.
• Coordinate vendor documents and ensure alignment with SOPs.
• Deliver regular status updates to core clinical team.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize workflows and adopt new tech.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain advanced domain knowledge.

Skills

Vendor management

Biospecimen procedures

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Communication

Change agility

Education

Scientific degree

Tools

Contracting system

Job description

• Advanced vendor experience (e.g., Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, Biospecimen Storage Vendors, etc.).

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Biospecimen Lead, is an independent contributor who oversees the biospecimen management (collection, shipment, storage, analysis, and final disposition) within a therapeutic area or asset. As a member of the Core Clinical Team and biospecimen subject matter expert, this role influences the development and implementation of biospecimen strategies through risk mitigation, vendor oversight, and sample reconciliation to ensure timely delivery of data. This role drives innovation through process improvements and technology adoption, fosters inclusion by aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and ensures urgency in biospecimen delivery for clinical decision-making.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Independently oversee biospecimen management in 5-15 clinical trials.
• Develop Specimen Management Plan, highlighting risks and providing mitigations steps.
• Provide biospecimen expertise in protocol authoring to ensure operational feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Track and reconcile biospecimen status using internal and external systems; create custom tracking solutions.
• Enter biospecimen requirements into a contracting system and ensure vendor documents (e.g. lab manuals, lab specs) are aligned with protocol and sample management plan.
• Provide regular biospecimen status updates to core clinical team (inventory, location, quality issues, timelines).
• Adhere to/develop standard operating procedures and guidance documents
• Act as a liaison between clinical teams and vendors to coordinate biospecimen activities and independently resolve issues.
• Participate in vendor audits and resolve CAPA issues.
• Maintain study documents in 'inspection ready' state.
• Lead cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing workflows and integrating innovative technologies.
• Provide training and mentorship for new colleagues as well as junior team members
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of compound and study related biospecimen requirements. Seeks knowledge beyond own area of specialty

Qualifications

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Scientific degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or higher), Project management or equivalent experience.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep knowledge of clinical biospecimen procedures and lifecycle including: collection and tracking procedures, logistics considerations, chain of custody, issue escalation/resolution and data management highly desired.
• Advanced vendor experience (e.g., Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, Biospecimen Storage Vendors, etc.).
• Makes decisions that require choosing between multiple options to resolve complex problems/issues.
• Able to support 5-15 clinical trials, PI-IV, ranging from mid to high complexity and prioritize tasks to meet company objectives.
• Serves as SME/coach for junior staff to autonomously support trials.
• Strong communication skills. Able to create and deliver presentation/information/data to knowledgeable audiences, without supervision.
• Demonstrates "Change Agility" by accepting new tasks and effectively working in multiple different operating models.
• Demonstrates inclusion by a) ready and willing source of information for CBI colleagues b) acting as mentor to colleagues b) active listening and gathering various points of views.
• Innovates to bring solutions that impact the TDS level or higher.
• 5+ years academic, biotech, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Advanced understanding of clinical and biomedical research including aspects such as: GCP, GLP, CLIA, data management, risk management, and regulatory issues.

Travel

Travel required is minimal, 0%- 5% of time, when required per study team request to support site training or vendor due diligence activities

Compensation Overview

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $130,660 - $158,332 Princeton - NJ - US: $130,660 - $158,332

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

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