Manager, Biospecimen Management

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Position Summary Manager, Biospecimen Lead is an independent contributor who will work closely with our Clinical Teams to develop and implement biospecimen management plan for BMS-sponsored Phase 1-4 clinical trials. As a member of the Core Clinical Team, this role is responsible for engaging cross-functionally to develop and operationalize the specimen management plan and provide regular updates on status of samples. Critical to this role is the ability to provide solutions to oversee timelines for specimen data delivery and thereby, enabling quick decision-making and ensuring BMS’s continuous competitive advantage. Responsible for supporting biospecimen management for studies with opportunities to contribute toward optimizing work streams cross functionally throughout the organization as it relates to biospecimens.

Duties/Responsibilities Oversee biospecimen management in 5-12 clinical trials, with minimal supervision Develop Specimen Management Plan, highlighting risks and providing mitigations steps. Provide biospecimen input in protocol authoring to ensure operational feasibility and regulatory compliance.  Track and reconcile biospecimen status using internal and external systems. 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 standard operating procedures and guidance documents Act as a liaison between clinical teams and vendors to coordinate biospecimen activities and resolve issues with minimal supervision.  Participate in vendor audits and assist with CAPA resolutions. Maintain study documents in ‘inspection ready’ state. Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing workflows and integrating innovative technologies. Provide training and mentorship for new colleagues Maintain intermediate knowledge of therapeutic area and study related biospecimen requirements.  ·         Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1.     Intermediate 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.    2.     Intermediate vendor experience (e.g., Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, Biospecimen Storage Vendors, etc.).   3.       Makes decisions that require choosing between multiple options to resolve complex problems/issues.  Able to support 5-12 clinical trials, PI-IV, ranging from low to high complexity and prioritize tasks to meet company objectives.   5.      Able and willing to train new colleagues

6.      Effective communication skills. Able to create and deliver presentation/information/data to knowledgeable audiences, with limited supervision.    7.      Demonstrates change Agility through willingness to pivot current ways to working to new model(s)    8.       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. 

9. Innovates to bring solutions that impact CBI level or higher

10.    Basic understanding of clinical and biomedical research, GCP, GLP, CLIA, data management, risk management, and regulatory issues.    11.  3+ years academic, biotech, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent   Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications: Scientific degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or higher), Project management or equivalent experience.  Travel: Travel required is minimal, 0%- 5% of time, when organization requests

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