Project information
- The Biomarker Clinical Operations Lead (Biomarker Operations Project Manager accountable) in PDG is responsible and accountable to provide BIOMARKER OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE by planning, coordinating, and overseeing all operational activities for the lifecycle of biomarker and companion diagnostic samples and data, for PDG clinical studies
Responsibilities
- Provide biomarker/IVD operational expertise to clinical study teams to ensure operational feasibility and quality data deliver
- Be accountable for the development of the BIOMARKER MANAGEMENT PLAN and the execution of deliverables for assigned drug and device studies (e.g. IVD clinical performance studies) in partnership with the Clinical Study Lead or designee
- Manage all study level biomarker operations activities for both clinical (i.e. drug) and IVD studies (e.g. manage vendor/testing sites, ICF/protocol input, eTMF/RACT set-up, sample/data flow, data quality and transfer set-up)
- Partner with internal/external stakeholders in the central lab set up, providing sample collection and processing instructions, shipping conditions and logistics for biomarker samples. Lead identification, selection and oversight of BIOMARKER VENDORS, including development and oversight of scope of work, budget, ensuring quality delivery and performance
- Actively partner with Data Management to oversee and coordinate biomarker data format and delivery timelines
- COLLABORATE AND PARTNER with cross functional stakeholders (e.g. study team members, biomarker science, CDx, procurement, testing site monitors, diagnostic partners, central lab) to execute biomarker/IVD operational strategies, serving as a single point of contact for biomarker/IVD operations on multiple study teams
- Provide technical knowledge of aspects related to biomarker analyses (e.g. sample collection and handling, assay, device and imaging technologies)
- Develop and oversee biomarker analysis TIMELINES, BUDGET, RISK, COMPLIANCE and QUALITY, ensuring adherence to ICH/GCP, SOPs, ISO 20916 and regulatory requirements. Attend operations team meetings and investigator/monitor meetings, as applicable, to deliver presentations and in-depth trainings to internal and external stakeholders on biomarker and companion diagnostic sample collection, handling and IVD procedures
- Provide responses to biomarker sample/IVD related questions or issues from Health Authorities. IDENTIFY AREAS OF BEST PRACTICE and process improvements and contribute to/lead initiatives (if requested)
- You will work on business priorities as directed. Expectation of ongoing and sustained onsite presence in compliance with local requirements
Profile
- Minimum Bachelor/Master in Life Sciences (in Scientific, Medical or Healthcare subject area). Further qualification, e.g. PhD and/or project management certification is desirable
- Experience in a clinical research setting, clinical/diagnostic laboratory, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology R&D environment
- Extensive clinical development experience with evidence of working in teams running clinical studies
- Strong experience with vendor and project management
- Possess strong knowledge of drug development process and respective regulations, including ICH and GCP guidelines
- Have a clinical or laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples
- Experience working in a global and matrix environment. Excellent collaboration, communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Critical reasoning skills including the identification and resolution of complex problems. Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
- Fluency in English with additional language skills as an asset
Benefits
- You will work for a leader industry with a shared purpose to innovate clinical trial delivery always with the patient at the center
- You will work in an international environment where the team is seeking to create new ways of working
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