Translational Medicine Operations Specialist

Translational Medicine Operations Specialist

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Who we are: Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions.

Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years.

For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit  or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or Linked In.

How we work:

• PIONEER:
  We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE:
  We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG:
  We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

How you’ll make an impact:

We are seeking a Translational Medicine Operations Specialist who has the passion and desire to become part of a fast‑paced, innovative team committed to developing breakthrough therapies. This individual will work closely with translational researchers and clinical operations to implement and maintain biomarker operational plans. This position requires a combination of scientific and project management expertise to support clinical laboratory functions within clinical trials.

This individual will provide operational support for biomarker tracking of clinical samples for analysis and testing schedules.

• Manage end‑to‑end sample tracking and logistics for clinical samples.
• Collaborate with clinical operations to ensure timely sample collection and shipment from clinical sites to vendors.
• Work closely with central and specialty labs to ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Identify, triage, and resolve biomarker sample queries to ensure sample and data integrity.
• QC of study‑specific trackers and monitoring of patient sample testing status.
• Provide input on central lab and vendor documentation to support clinical studies.

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with science focus.
• 2-5 years’ experience in laboratory sample logistics and/or clinical trials. Experience working with external CROs preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail are essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong reasoning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work on teams and on multiple concurrent projects, and work well under general direction with tight timelines.
• Experience with Smart Sheets platform preferred, but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Compensation:

• Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market‑based, performance‑driven pay.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $85,000 – $150,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate’s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

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