BioSample Operations Manager, Translational Med. Heme

BioSample Operations Manager Introduction to role The BioSample Operations Manager oversees the collection, delivery, and assay of biosamples, including Biomarkers and PD within clinical studies. You will delegate tasks, establish workflows, and set timelines for analytical needs to support company goals. Ensuring biosample process consistency across all clinical studies within your projects, you will manage sample logistics from patient to data. Collaborating with Translational Science Strategists and stakeholders at all levels, you will ensure sample management consistency and the appropriate delivery and completion of tasks. Accountabilities Initiate contracts and budget requests with third-party vendors, manage and track tasks, facilitate discussions with stakeholders, and push through deliverables to ensure finalization within appropriate timelines Liaise with Translational Medicine Lead and Clinical Operations to establish analysis needs and operational feasibility Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders on demands and expectations for all functions involved in the project Establish productive working relationships with sites, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders Serve as an active member of the Clinical Study Team to obtain and provide updates on the progress of the trial regarding sample management Identify and mitigate risks to ensure delivery of sample analysis Keep track of follow-up items for sample activities within clinical studies Draft and review laboratory manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency with the study protocol and clinical needs Manage Lab in PD sample logistics, including sample delivery, query resolutions, negotiating with couriers and external vendors to streamline sample collection and shipment Facilitate sample shipments and query resolutions among vendors to ensure timely data delivery as needed Lead biobank Identify issues and proactively escalate and resolve them urgently Track and manage all sample-related activities for TM PD, and Biomarkers routinely and provide updates when appropriate Have a strong understanding of scientific needs as well as clinical processes to bridge the needs between these functions Understand and assist in data reporting needs for each clinical study Essential Skills/Experience Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 2+ years of working experience in the biotech/pharma industry Proven clinical development experience working in teams running clinical studies, monitoring clinical studies or experience of working in clinical studies at an investigator site Clinical or biological laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples Proven critical reasoning skills including the identification and resolution of complex problems Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills and ability to consistently keep track of all tasks Maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations Must be very diligent and organized Record of successfully managing multiple competing priorities Self-motivated and a quick learner who's able to take on tasks with minimal direction Must have a strong research and clinical background When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a shared vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our dedicated Oncology team is growing rapidly, focusing on early-stage cancer trials and evolving based on patient needs. With cutting-edge science, technology, and significant investment, we aim to deliver groundbreaking treatments. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! The annual base pay for this position ranges from $120,355 to $180,533. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 14-May-2026 Closing Date 27-May-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.