Senior Biospecimen Project Manager

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
• 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 collected 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
• Provide guidance to others and act as technical resource within the department
• Lead projections for annual and long-term planning to clinical team
• Oversee and manage junior personnel

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field and 5-7 years of directly related experience
• Experience in life sciences or medically related fields, including clinical development, biospecimen lifecycle management, or clinical laboratory analysis
• Project Management experience is also preferred
• Very high attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills are required for success in this position