Plan, track, and manage logistics around biomarker sample collection across all our clinical trials, oversee sample shipments and testing at vendors, undertake sample reconciliation as needed, plan and inform teams on data delivery timelines, and manage final sample disposition.
Ensure adherence to the clinical study protocol, contribute to biospecimen collection guidelines in protocols, ICFs, and lab manuals, and lead finalization of data transfer specifications.
Maintain sample inventories, coordinate sample collection, and manage short-term and long-term sample storage solutions.
Work in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders including Biomarker Scientists, Data Management, Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.
Support and coordinate review and finalization of MSAs, legal agreements, and other contracts related to clinical biomarker activities, labs, and partnerships.
Support QA in vendor audit and inspection activities.
Support activities related to biomarker budget planning and tracking of accruals.
Lead vendor selection, performance management, and vendor oversight to ensure compliance with Apogee standards.
Continuously identify and build best practices for process improvements.
Ensure high quality data generation by overseeing sample integrity and external collaborations.

MS or higher with > 3 years or BS with >5 years of direct experience in biomarker operations role.
Demonstrated experience with biomarker sample management, including sample logistics, reconciliation, and inventory maintenance from sample collection to long-term storage.
Significant experience with CRO oversight, including contract management, SOW reviews, activity and accrual tracking, and final reconciliation of activities.
Experienced in all phases of clinical trials, Phase 3 experience is an asset.
Good understanding of biomarker assays, including flow cytometry, genomics, protein-based assays, and drug development in general.
High level of emotional intelligence and able to collaborate effectively as a member of cross-functional teams, excellent communication skills to drive projects and manage timelines.
Experience in I&I indications.
Enjoys fast paced environment, flexible, able to manage multiple and competing priorities under tight timelines.
Successfully exhibits Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.
Ability and willingness to travel, including a minimum of ~4 times per year for All Hands meetings and other workshops.

A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Senior Manager, Clinical Biomarker Operations

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