Responsibilities:
Serves as the key biomarker and bioanalytical operational (BBOps) contact with internal and external stakeholders, for successful implementation of biomarker and bioanalytical strategies and Collaborative (CO) programs Participate in multiple Phase 1-4 clinical study teams.
Plans and coordinates all operational activities required with the collection, delivery and analysis of biological specimens within a clinical trial.
Provides sample management expertise to the Study Management Teams (SMTs), Biomarker Sub Teams (BSTs), and Clinical Pharmacology Sub teams (CPST).
Accountable for ensuring biological samples collected are of good analyzable quality and are collected in adherence to the highest standards of ethics and informed consent.
Primary interface for operational activities between the SMT and laboratory vendors; Provides the day-to-day operational management of vendors to ensure delivery data against contracted scope of work
Has ability to critically evaluate scientific proposal or protocol, and budget for clinical operation feasibility
Establishes strong cross-functional relationships and exhibits strong leadership skills with counterparts in other functional teams (e.g., Biomarker Sciences, Vendor Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, and Data Management) to ensure efficient execution of the study biomarker strategy.
Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and in collaboration with senior team members provides resolution plans to ensure biomarker strategy remains on track
Organizes and leads Biomarker and Bioanalytical operational meetings with study functional groups or vendors
Maintains internal Biomarker and Bioanalytical Operations databases and document repositories
Review of relevant documents including protocols, informed consents, and relevant study documents
Assists in determining the activities to support a project’s priorities within functional area
Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of CROs/vendors
May contribute to development of abstracts, presentations and manuscripts
Must be able to participate in multiple departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under limited supervision
Must have a general, functional expertise to support Process development and implementation
Participates in and manages project meetings and conference calls with vendors and cross-functional teams.
May be required to present at internal or external meetings (i.e., investigator meetings).
Leads or otherwise assists in the preparation of interim and final study reports, including resolving any data discrepancies when biomarker data is needed for primary, secondary or support.
Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and collaborates with other Clinical Operations’ colleagues to provide solutions to ensure study execution remains on track to defined protocols, budgets and timelines.
Requirements:
- PharmD / PhD with 2+ years’ relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
- MA / MS with 3+ years’ relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
- BA / BS / RN with 5+ years’ relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
Knowledge & Other Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of study management best practices and tools and has shown ability to apply these to improve study efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Fully understands protocol requirements and effectively articulates and interprets these. Thorough knowledge of Food & Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and other applicable national regulations, International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) governing the conduct of clinical studies.
- Familiar with standard medical / scientific terminology.
- Experience managing the work of external vendors.
About US Tech Solutions:
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US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
