Senior Scientist Human Sample Management

As part of the HSM team, be responsible for intake/approvals for biospecimen sourcing (global sourcing). Ensures Service Level Agreement (SLA) delivery and alignment with global standards.

This role entails :

• Support the local SLA process
• Manage local intake, prioritization, resourcing, and SLA adherence​ for all materials
• Perform/delegate approvals for acquire/use/transfer/destruction​ of materials
• Support HDRP (formerly CENTRAXX) administration (lifecycle management)
• Italy regulatory process for import-export and workflows.
• Run provider performance reviews
• Support internal and external stakeholders with human sample access queries
• Ensure Human Sample operations including (fresh) sample reception, storage, tracking, distribution, and destruction
• Support the lead of the team for local audits
• Provide training and documentation as needed for the HSM processes
• Contribute to quality management and process development

This role requires:

• PhD in Biology, Life Sciences or related field, or Masters with several years of experience in Biology/Life Sciences in a CRO, Biotech or Pharma organization
• >2-4 years experience in human sample management, quality and compliance (biosample acquisition and management)
• Project management skills, including planning and organization
• Knowledge and experience with human sample compliance and all applicable laws/regulations. Understanding of clinical sample governance
• Ability to work cross-functional, multi-disciplinary and across multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in implementing workflows for ethical and regulatory compliance
• Ability to communicate both internally and externally in Italian and English, Ph
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Ability and experience in working in a matrix environment.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract, which may be extended for up to two years.


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