Manager, Translational Biomarkers Operations & Sample Management
About The Position
The Translational Biomarkers Operations & Sample Management Manager is a critical operational leader within the Translational Biomarkers team. This hybrid role is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, clinical sample management, biorepository governance, and digital workflow implementation to support translational and clinical research programs. This position ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and seamless coordination between internal stakeholders and external collaborators. The role requires strong organizational leadership, technical understanding of clinical sample handling, and the ability to implement scalable systems that support evolving program needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field with 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
- Experience in clinical sample management and laboratory operations
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical sample handling
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other relevant software (Benchling preferred)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong team orientation and passion for continuous self-development
Nice To Haves
- Biotech or biopharma industry experience
- Experience in startup or high-growth environments
- Experience implementing laboratory workflow systems
- Experience supporting translational or assay development teams
Responsibilities
- Co-Lead/Lead day-to-day laboratory operations, including purchasing, expense tracking, invoice approvals, and budget support
- Coordinate instrument and pipette maintenance and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Develop, review, and maintain SOPs and standardized workflows
- Oversee scheduling, tracking, and reconciliation of clinical sample shipments
- Manage a compliant biorepository of clinical, preclinical, and procured samples
- Implement and maintain sample tracking and laboratory workflows in ELN/LIMS
- Partner with cross-functional teams (QA, IS&I, USDM, Clinical Operations) to ensure system adoption and compliance
- Ensure regulatory compliance and patient privacy protections in all sample handling activities
- Support planning and execution of clinical sample processing, including reagent procurement and workflow validation
- Maintain centralized documentation systems, vendor logs, and master schedules
- Facilitate operational communication and coordination within the Translational Biomarkers team
Benefits
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
