Manager, Biospecimen Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Scientific degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or higher), Project management or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years academic, biotech, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent
  • Intermediate knowledge of clinical biospecimen procedures and lifecycle including: collection and tracking procedures, logistics considerations, chain of custody, issue escalation/resolution and data management
  • Intermediate vendor experience (e.g., Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, Biospecimen Storage Vendors, etc.)
  • Able to support 5-12 clinical trials, Phase I-IV, ranging from low to high complexity and prioritize tasks to meet company objectives
  • Effective communication skills. Able to create and deliver presentation/information/data to knowledgeable audiences, with limited supervision
  • Demonstrates change Agility through willingness to pivot current ways to working to new model(s)
  • Basic understanding of clinical and biomedical research

Responsibilities

  • Oversee biospecimen management in 5-12 clinical trials, with minimal supervision
  • Develop Specimen Management Plan, highlighting risks and providing mitigations steps
  • Provide biospecimen input in protocol authoring to ensure operational feasibility and regulatory compliance
  • Track and reconcile biospecimen status using internal and external systems
  • Enter biospecimen requirements into a contracting system and ensure vendor documents (e.g. lab manuals, lab specs) are aligned with protocol and sample management plan
  • Provide regular biospecimen status updates to core clinical team (inventory, location, quality issues, timelines)
  • Adhere to standard operating procedures and guidance documents
  • Act as a liaison between clinical teams and vendors to coordinate biospecimen activities and resolve issues with minimal supervision
  • Participate in vendor audits and assist with CAPA resolutions
  • Maintain study documents in ‘inspection ready’ state
  • Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing workflows and integrating innovative technologies
  • Provide training and mentorship for new colleagues
  • Maintain intermediate knowledge of therapeutic area and study related biospecimen requirements

Skills

biospecimen management
clinical trials
specimen management plan
cross-functional collaboration
risk mitigation
Phase 1-4 trials
clinical team coordination

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Develops and delivers biopharmaceutical medicines

About Bristol-Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) develops and delivers medicines aimed at treating serious diseases, focusing on areas like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and heart conditions. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new drugs, which are sold after receiving regulatory approval. BMS also produces generic drugs, offering affordable alternatives that meet the same quality standards as their branded counterparts. What sets BMS apart from competitors is its dual focus on both innovative and generic medicines, enhancing access to healthcare. The company's goal is to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
$33,706.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition in oncology from emerging biotech firms like ArsenalBio.
BMS's lawsuit over the 340B Drug Pricing Program may lead to regulatory challenges.
Rapid AI and digital tech evolution may pose integration challenges for BMS.

Differentiation

BMS focuses on innovative cancer treatments through collaborations like ArsenalBio for T cell therapies.
The company emphasizes digital health technologies, enhancing clinical trial management and patient engagement.
BMS offers both innovative and generic medicines, increasing affordable healthcare solutions.

Upsides

BMS's partnership with Medidata enhances clinical research processes and patient outcomes.
The collaboration with AI Proteins advances novel miniprotein-based therapeutics, expanding therapeutic modalities.
BMS's global license agreement with BioArctic expands its portfolio in neurodegenerative diseases.

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