Clinical Laboratory Study Manager - FSP

Clinical Operations Manager

Works with Precision Medicine Strategy Lead as well as clinical study teams, data management team, Samples, Kits, Data, Logistics, and Clinical Laboratory Project Management groups to ensure quality samples and data are delivered to support biomarker and non-biomarker evaluation and enable the translation of science to medicine. Will work closely with project managers and lend expertise to clinical trial management and CRO to ensure samples are collected per protocol and assist with resolving any sample related issues or queries. Additional responsibilities include overall project management in alignment with the core business strategy.

Operations Management

Study Team Support

Supports individual clinical study teams as required for all technical and operational sample-related matters for assigned projects by liaising with internal stakeholders, such as working with Informed Consent Form specialist in SKDL on ICF and other trial documents impacting samples and testing.

Operational Support of Sample Analysis (including exploratory analysis)

Establishment, oversight, planning, and integration of all issues related to collection, processing, storage, shipping, and transfer of samples and data, as well as reporting / billing for study related operations.

Liaises with Precision Medicine Strategy Leads and other scientists by assessing vendors, forecasting sample operational costs, timelines, and reviewing invoices to ensure alignment with budget plans.

Data Acquisition and Management

Works closely with data management lead to determine how sample and testing data will be captured, blinded, and transferred for clinical trials.

Human Sample Management Flow and Compliance

Provides guidance to clinical teams and clinical sites regarding collection, storage, and shipping of samples acquired in the course of clinical trials or other human sample acquisition projects.

Works with scientists and clinical team to ensure sample collection and usage is in compliance with study protocol and applicable ICF.

Works closely with internal Human Sample Management team to ensure all samples transferred to internal research groups are documented, tracked, used, and destroyed.

Compliance with Parexel Standards

Complies with required training curriculum.

Completes timesheets accurately as required.

Submits expense reports as required.

Updates CV as required.

Maintains effective relationships with other platform lines, Business Units / Research Units, and enabling lines that facilitate effective portfolio delivery.

Skills :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Resolve problems spontaneously and possess strong project management and organizational skills

Work independently and proactively while still contributing to group initiatives and goals

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with many different groups / teams

Microsoft applications

Knowledge and Experience :

6 - 8 years clinical research experience with academic, CRO or pharmaceutical / biotech industry. We are seeking a professional with working knowledge of clinical trials and clinical databases. Laboratory sample management experience is a plus.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing qualification or other relevant experience required.