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Manager, Biospecimen Management

3-4 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager, Biospecimen Management

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Laboratory Management


About Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. Our teams work on groundbreaking innovations—from advanced cell therapies to optimizing clinical trial operations—that directly impact global health outcomes. Working at BMS means collaborating with high-performing, cross-functional teams in an environment that encourages growth, creativity, and meaningful contributions to science and patient care.

Learn more: careers.bms.com


Position Overview

BMS is seeking a Manager, Biospecimen Management to support clinical teams in managing and optimizing biospecimen operations for Phase 1–4 clinical trials and externally sourced biospecimens. The role involves oversight of specimen handling, tracking, and reporting, as well as coordinating vendor activities and contributing to protocol-specific biospecimen strategies.

This role is ideal for candidates with 3–4 years of experience in clinical research, biotechnology, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries, who have foundational knowledge of biospecimen lifecycle management and clinical trial operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Biospecimen Lifecycle Management: Oversee collection, storage, tracking, and disposition of biospecimens with minimal supervision.

  • Sample Handling & Reporting: Manage shipping, inventory, vendor queries, and reporting related to biospecimen activities. Prepare sample tracking reports, review vendor manifests, and maintain documentation.

  • Protocol Review: Independently review study protocols and vendor statements of work to ensure biospecimen-related sections are accurate and aligned with study objectives.

  • Vendor Coordination: Manage vendor activities, access inventory systems, and track specimens with minimal guidance.

  • Data & Tracking Tools: Utilize Excel, Spotfire, Tableau, or Polaris to create biospecimen trackers and maintain accurate records.

  • Risk & Quality Management: Identify biospecimen-related risks, support Critical-to-Quality (C2Q) processes, and provide mitigation recommendations.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in stakeholder communication, provide status updates, and escalate issues as needed.

  • Process Improvement: Contribute to workflow optimization across biospecimen operations and support team development initiatives.


Required Qualifications

  • Education: Scientific degree (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher) or equivalent project management experience.

  • Experience:

    • 3–4 years in academic, biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare settings.

    • Experience with clinical trials, biospecimen handling, and vendor coordination preferred.

  • Skills & Competencies:

    • Basic understanding of clinical and biomedical research, GCP, GLP, CLIA, data management, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

    • Ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage multiple activities, and solve routine operational issues.

    • Familiarity with biospecimen tracking tools and data reporting.

    • Developing knowledge of drug discovery and clinical development processes.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Work Setting: Hyderabad, with on-site presence as required.

  • Travel: Minimal (0–5%) to support site training or vendor due diligence.


Why Join BMS

At BMS, every employee contributes to a mission-driven culture focused on “Transforming patients’ lives through science™.” We offer opportunities to work on unique, high-impact projects while collaborating with global teams.

Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs

  • Competitive remuneration and performance-based bonuses

  • Professional development and mentorship programs

  • Inclusive and supportive work environment

BMS encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will also be considered, as per local laws.