Manager, Sample Management (Translational Biomarkers)

at  Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in clinical sample management or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• 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
• Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package
• All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company

• Schedule and track sample shipments from central lab to Arrowhead or third party labs
• Establish sample tracking procedures in Benchling system and support team in adoption of Benchling
• Review and reconcile shipping manifests
• Maintain SOPs and work instructions and ensure projects are conducted according to appropriate quality standards
• Ensure compliance with patient privacy and research regulatory requirements
• Maintain effective verbal and written communication with internal and external collaborators to facilitate timely transfer of clinical samples and resolve discrepancies
• Understand clinical program objectives and application to project execution
• Establish and maintain biorepository of clinical and preclinical samples in support of assay development and research activitie