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Position Summary The Manager, Biospecimen Lead, is an independent contributor who will work closely with our Clinical Teams to develop and implement biospecimen management plan for BMS-sponsored Phase 1-4 clinical trials. As a member of the Core Clinical Team, this role is responsible for engaging cross-functionally to develop and operationalize the specimen management plan and provide regular updates on status of samples. Critical to this role is the ability to provide solutions to oversee timelines for specimen data delivery and thereby, enabling quick decision-making and ensuring BMS’s continuous competitive advantage. Responsible for supporting biospecimen management for studies with opportunities to contribute toward optimizing work streams cross functionally throughout the organization as it relates to biospecimens. Duties & 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. Qualifications & Experience: 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 highly desired. Intermediate vendor experience (e.g., Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, Biospecimen Storage Vendors, etc.). Able to support 5-12 clinical trials, PI-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, GCP, GLP, CLIA, data management, risk management, and regulatory issues. Travel: Travel required is minimal, 0%- 5% of time, when organization requests If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $106,840 - $129,461 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. Data Privacy Link We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.