Full-Time

Study Design Specialist

Watson LIMS

Posted on 11/23/2025

Altasciences

Altasciences

1,001-5,000 employees

Integrated CRO for early-phase drug development

No salary listed

Laval, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Lab & Research (1)
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Diploma of College Studies and/or B.Sc. in Life Sciences
  • Experience working in preclinical and/or clinical research will be an asset
  • Relevant experience in Sample Management, Ligand Binding Assays and/or Mass Spectrometry
  • Experience working in a contract research organization (CRO)
  • Knowledge of Watson LIMS will be an asset
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Knowledge in SharePoint Office 365 and PowerBI will be an asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Works well within a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task with attention to details
  • The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
  • Create and verify study designs in Watson LIMS based on study protocols
  • Perform sample associations based on sponsor manifest
  • Support other sites by creating study designs
  • Manage discrepancies related to sample reception
  • Write memo to file and ensure execution
  • Generate reports as requested
  • Supports sample management with the preparation of clinical sample kits
  • Facilitate study designs for data reporting
  • May perform sample reconciliation
  • May provide training to new employees as needed
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with QC reviewers and Sample Management teams to address issues
  • To conduct all work in compliance with SOPs, GLPs, GCPs and observe all company guidelines and policies.
  • Perform any other tasks as required by management
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Watson LIMS will be an asset
  • Experience working in a CRO
  • Knowledge in SharePoint Office 365 and PowerBI will be an asset
  • Diploma of College Studies and/or B.Sc. in Life Sciences

Altasciences provides an integrated CRO that handles the full early‑phase drug development path, from preclinical testing through clinical proof of concept and into manufacturing. Its approach combines discovery support, safety testing, clinical trial execution, and in‑house manufacturing to run programs under one roof. This contrasts with competitors that require pharma and biotech clients to source services from multiple vendors, adding complexity and risk; Altasciences streamlines the process by coordinating all steps. The company aims to help innovator drug programs move quickly and efficiently, delivering integrated data to de‑risk decisions and speed progression to later stages.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$6.7M

Headquarters

Laval, Canada

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Biotech/pharma consolidation demand for single-vendor early-phase development solutions increases.
  • 3D tissue technology adoption reduces animal testing costs and accelerates regulatory approval timelines.
  • Geographic footprint and participant database enable rapid enrollment for mid-size biopharma sponsors.

What critics are saying

  • Novo Holdings divesting Altasciences signals poor financial performance and operational cutbacks.
  • Charles River aggressive pricing on integrated packages captures 20% mid-size biopharma contracts.
  • AI-driven preclinical platforms from Insilico Medicine displace traditional animal safety pharmacology testing.

What makes Altasciences unique

  • Integrated CRO/CDMO spanning preclinical safety testing through Phase IV bioanalysis and manufacturing.
  • 9 North American facilities with 500,000+ participant database conducting 285+ trials annually.
  • VoxCell partnership integrates 3D tissue technology for human-relevant preclinical testing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Remote Work Options

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