Description

You will drive the operational execution and strategic management of high-impact alliances to advance diagnostic applications for single cell and spatial technologies. You will manage a portfolio of academic collaborations and lead large-scale clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.S., PharmD, Ph.D., M.B.A.) in Life Science, Clinical, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with 4-5 years in Clinical Operations and Alliance/Program Management within diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Direct experience managing research studies involving large numbers of patient samples and complex molecular testing or biomarkers.
• Deep understanding of clinical study execution, site management, and clinical sample logistics and chain of custody.
• Direct experience managing high-value strategic alliances and driving collaboration through research, development, or commercialization agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex operational problems, and drive results.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment with a 'roll up your sleeves' mentality.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and change.
• Exceptional at building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Startup or small biotech experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CLIA/CAP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational execution of large-scale, longitudinal clinical research studies according to established agreements with academic institutions.
• Own and drive clinical research study timelines, deliverables, and operational plans; identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Establish and enforce auditable procedures for sample collection, tracking, and chain of custody.
• Manage study budgets, including reimbursement, equipment provisioning, and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with IRB protocols, patient consent requirements, and GCLP/CLIA standards.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of academic collaborations and strategic partnerships to track toward milestones and outcomes.
• Ensure transparent communication, effective decision-making, and conflict resolution between internal teams and external partners; lead Joint Steering Committees.
• Act as primary liaison between internal teams and key stakeholders at academic institutions and industry partners.
• Oversee compliance with contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables; work with Legal and Finance for contract amendments or renewals.