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Manager, Biospecimen Management

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager, Biospecimen Management

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Requisition ID: R1600709
Employment Type: Full-time


Role Summary

The Manager, Biospecimen Management is responsible for overseeing biospecimen operations across multiple clinical trials. The role ensures proper collection, tracking, reconciliation, and quality management of biospecimens while maintaining regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.

This role involves coordination across clinical teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders to ensure biospecimen-related processes are executed accurately and efficiently.


Key Responsibilities

1. Biospecimen Study Oversight

  • Manage biospecimen activities across 5–12 clinical trials with minimal supervision

  • Develop and maintain Specimen Management Plans

  • Identify risks in biospecimen workflows and implement mitigation strategies


2. Protocol and Study Input

  • Provide input into clinical trial protocols to ensure operational feasibility

  • Ensure biospecimen requirements align with regulatory and study requirements

  • Contribute to sample handling and logistics planning


3. Tracking and Data Management

  • Track biospecimen collection, shipment, storage, and reconciliation

  • Use internal and external systems for biospecimen status monitoring

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of biospecimen data across systems


4. Vendor and Cross-functional Coordination

  • Enter biospecimen requirements into contracting and tracking systems

  • Ensure vendor documents (lab manuals, lab specifications) align with protocols

  • Act as liaison between clinical teams and external laboratory vendors

  • Resolve operational biospecimen issues with minimal supervision


5. Quality, Compliance, and Inspection Readiness

  • Maintain study documentation in an inspection-ready state

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidance

  • Participate in vendor audits and support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities


6. Reporting and Communication

  • Provide regular biospecimen status updates to clinical teams

  • Report inventory levels, sample quality issues, and timelines

  • Communicate risks and operational challenges proactively


7. Training and Leadership

  • Provide training and mentorship to new team members

  • Support knowledge transfer and capability building within the team

  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and workflows


8. Process Improvement and Innovation

  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives for workflow optimization

  • Support adoption of new technologies in biospecimen management

  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements


Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmacy, or related field


Experience

  • Experience in clinical trials, laboratory operations, or biospecimen/sample management

  • Exposure to clinical research environments preferred


Skills

  • Strong understanding of biospecimen lifecycle and clinical trial processes

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and GCP principles

  • Experience with clinical tracking systems and databases

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills

  • Ability to manage multiple trials simultaneously


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong time management and prioritization skills


Role Nature

  • Operational and coordination-heavy clinical research role

  • Interfaces between clinical teams, labs, and vendors

  • Focus on compliance, logistics, and sample integrity

  • Moderate leadership component (training and mentorship)