Project Manager

Senior Biospecimen Project ManagerThe Senior Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies.Responsibilities:Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final dispositionEnsure accurate specimen metadataCommunicate study specimen updates to client groups and stakeholdersIncrease the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practicesProvide site support and drive query resolutionParticipate or lead special projects as assignedAdhere to client policies and Standard Operating ProceduresReview clinical study protocols and service providers' scope of work documents for sample handling and processing detailsSet up and maintain a complex study sample tracker – experience in manual sample tracking for complex clinical studiesCreate and manage project plansManage data transfer plans with analytical laboratoriesManage data received from external and internal laboratories, including data generated in exploratory studiesManage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolutionSubmit specimens for analytical assays per study timelinesReview status of specimens collected and completeness of dataContribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as neededProvide guidance to others and act as technical resource within the departmentLead projections for annual and long-term planning to clinical teamProvide oversight and management to junior personnelSkills/Abilities:Understanding of transaction-based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processesUnderstanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulationsLabMatrix experience preferredStrong excel experience required, extensive macro and template building knowledge desiredStrong computer literacy, including Word, SharePoint, Smartsheet and PowerPoint Advanced planning, organizational, time management skillsExperience / Education:B.A./B.S. 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 is required for success in this position.