Senior Biospecimen Project Manager

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Lab Connect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor‑made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end‑to‑end analytical and logistical solutions.

The Senior Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies.

• 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
• Set up and maintain a complex study sample tracker – experience in manual sample tracking for complex clinical studies
• 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
• Provide oversight and management to junior personnel

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

• Understanding of transaction‑based inventory and data management systems as well as critical trial processes
• Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulations
• Strong Excel experience required, extensive macro and template building knowledge desired
• Strong computer literacy, including Word, SharePoint, Smartsheet and Power Point
• Advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

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