Senior Scientist, Global Human Sample Management

Evotec SE; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Evotec SE is seeking a Human Sample Management professional to oversee intake, approvals, and lifecycle management of biospecimens. The role ensures SLA delivery and compliance with global standards, working cross-functionally across Italian and global regulatory scopes.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in biology or life sciences with CRO/biotech/pharma experience and strong project management. You will support audits, trainings, and documentation while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or Life Sciences or Master’s with relevant CRO/biotech/pharma experience.
• >2–4 years experience in human sample management, quality and compliance (biosample acquisition and management).
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with biosample compliance laws and clinical sample governance.
• Ability to communicate in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Support the local SLA process.
• Manage local intake, prioritization, resourcing, and SLA adherence for all materials.
• Perform/delegate approvals for acquire/use/transfer/destruction of materials.
• Support HDRP administration (lifecycle management).
• Italy regulatory process for import-export and workflows.
• Run provider performance reviews.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with human sample access queries.
• Ensure Human Sample operations including (fresh) sample reception, storage, tracking, distribution, and destruction.
• Support the lead of the team for local audits.
• Provide training and documentation as needed for the HSM processes.
• Contribute to quality management and process development.

Education

PhD in Biology or Life Sciences

Master’s degree in Biology/Life Sciences

Project management

Multilingual communication (Italian & English)

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Evotec SE is seeking a Human Sample Management professional to oversee intake, approvals, and lifecycle management of biospecimens. The role ensures SLA delivery and compliance with global standards, working cross-functionally across Italian and global regulatory scopes.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in biology or life sciences with CRO/biotech/pharma experience and strong project management. You will support audits, trainings, and documentation while maintaining high-quality