Senior Manager, Biospecimen Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Oversee biospecimen management across 5–15 clinical trials, including collection, shipment, storage, analysis, and final disposition .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $130,660 - $158,332 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biospecimen management across clinical trials, including collection, tracking, and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while maintaining adherence to standard operating procedures.

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Biospecimen ManagementProject ManagementClinical Trials SupportRegulatory ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Biospecimen ProceduresData ManagementRisk ManagementGCPGLPCLIAIssue ResolutionSpecimen Management PlansTracking SolutionsInspection-Ready Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoringProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Contracting SystemsClinical Trial Management SystemsCustom Tracking Solutions

Industry Keywords

BiotechHealthcarePharmaceuticalCROsCentral LabsBioanalyticalBiomarkerBiospecimen Storage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee biospecimen management across 5–15 clinical trials, including collection, shipment, storage, analysis, and final disposition
Develop Specimen Management Plans, highlighting risks and mitigation steps
Provide biospecimen expertise during protocol authoring to ensure operational feasibility and regulatory compliance
Track and reconcile biospecimen status using internal and external systems; create custom tracking solutions
Enter biospecimen requirements into contracting systems and align vendor documents with protocols and sample management plans
Provide regular biospecimen status updates to core clinical teams on inventory, location, quality issues, and timelines
Adhere to and develop standard operating procedures and guidance documents
Liaise between clinical teams and vendors to coordinate biospecimen activities and independently resolve issues
Participate in vendor audits and resolve CAPA issues
Maintain study documents in inspection-ready condition
Lead cross-functional projects to optimize workflows and integrate innovative technologies
Train and mentor new colleagues and junior team members
Maintain advanced knowledge of compound- and study-related biospecimen requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Scientific degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or higher)
Project management or equivalent experience
5+ years of academic, biotech, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry experience
Deep knowledge of clinical biospecimen procedures and lifecycle, including collection, tracking, logistics, chain of custody, issue escalation/resolution, and data management
Advanced vendor experience, such as Central Labs, Bioanalytical, Biomarker, CROs, or Biospecimen Storage Vendors
Ability to support 5–15 clinical trials from PI-IV, ranging from mid to high complexity
Advanced understanding of clinical and biomedical research, including GCP, GLP, CLIA, data management, risk management, and regulatory issues
Ability to make decisions involving multiple options to resolve complex problems/issues
Ability to serve as SME/coach for junior staff
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to adapt to multiple operating models and new tasks
Minimal travel availability (0%–5%) when required for site training or vendor due diligence activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, where eligible
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments
Opportunities for growth
Supportive, inclusive, flexible work environment