Biomarker Operations Manager at Eurofins

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Biomarker Sample Logistics, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Sample Lifecycle Planning, TMF Maintenance, Project Management, Excel, PowerPoint, R Scripting, LIMS, Smartsheet, Risk Mitigation, Clinical Trial Execution, Communication Skills

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join Eurofins’ Biomarker Operations group in a dynamic, cross-functional environment spanning early- to late-stage clinical development. This is a full-time remote role. Candidates based in the Seattle, WA area may elect to attend onsite up to two days per week. The Biomarker Operations Manager is responsible for the operational planning and logistics required to execute biomarker activities for clinical projects. This role does not own biomarker strategy or scientific decision-making; instead, it ensures that strategy is delivered effectively through rigorous sample lifecycle planning and oversight, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. In this position, you will serve as a clinical study team member responsible for coordinating biomarker sample logistics and vendor operations, ensuring compliant sample collection, processing, storage, and timely delivery to analytical laboratories. You will partner with Biomarker Program Leads to align operational execution with strategic objectives and collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Study Start-Up, Clinical Data Management, laboratory vendors, and CROs to support workflow execution, risk mitigation, and issue resolution across clinical trials. Responsibilities Partner with colleagues across the Biomarkers Department to support biomarker implementation in clinical studies and advance program goals through a translational understanding of disease states and treatment modalities Serve as a key member of clinical study teams across multiple disease-area programs, providing operational guidance on biomarker sample logistics and vendor management Develop and maintain biomarker sample handling guidelines for collection, processing, shipping, and long-term storage Track clinical biomarker sample location and testing status through study completion, ensuring data delivery aligns with study-specific timelines Manage cross-trial biomarker sample testing logistics and develop timelines with laboratories, strategically coordinating shipment and testing schedules across multiple studies and proactively mitigate competing priorities Resolve biomarker sample-related questions from investigational sites, CROs, Clinical Operations, and Ethics Committees with appropriate cross-functional input Review biomarker-specific informed consent language to ensure accurate description of sample collections, permissions for future research, and long term storage duration, Review laboratory specifications and laboratory manuals to ensure protocol-defined biomarker samples, intended use, logistics, and storage are accurate and operationally feasible Identify operational risks related to biomarker sample logistics, vendor performance, testing, and data delivery, and execute mitigation plans proactively Partner with the Biomarker Program Lead to co-manage relationships with analytical biomarker laboratories supporting clinical trials Oversee long-term storage, inventory tracking, and destruction of biomarker samples from clinical studies Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of biomarker-related documents within the sponsor Trial Master File (TMF) Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and process excellence Qualifications Minimum Qualifications At least 2 years of direct experience with clinical data management Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial execution, and the roles and interactions of key stakeholders involved in clinical trial delivery; significant sponsor-side experience supporting clinical trials is required Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, clinical teams, laboratory vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders Ability to independently manage biomarker sample logistics and operational activities across multiple studies and programs Strong computer skills are required, including demonstrated ability to manage complex sample metadata across multiple Excel files, timelines, PowerPoint summaries, and operational tracking tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications General Understanding of biomarker research, development, and clinical implementation Advanced proficiency with project management platforms or sample tracking systems (for example, Smartsheet or LIMS) Experience with scripting in R Additional Information This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to accommodate select early-morning meetings that support East Coast schedules Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be required based on business needs West Coast candidates are preferred. The position may be fully remote or hybrid for Seattle-area candidates Comprehensive full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and company holidays Pay range $98,000-$105,000 per year. Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Compensation: USD 98000 - USD 105000 - yearly

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operational planning, logistics, and vendor coordination required to execute biomarker activities for clinical projects. This includes managing sample collection, processing, storage, and ensuring timely delivery to analytical laboratories.