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Senior Manager or Associate Director, Translational Medicine Operations

Kymera Therapeutics
Location
Watertown, MA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Development
Salary
$145,000 – $240,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7–10+ years of experience in Translational Medicine Operations, Clinical Sample Management, Biomarker Operations, or a related drug development function within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end biospecimen operations for Phase I–III clinical trials
  • Proven ability to manage central laboratories, specialty laboratories, and external vendors
  • Experience developing biospecimen operational documents such as laboratory manuals and sample management plans
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and collaboration with Clinical Operations, CROs, clinical sites, and Clinical Research Units (CRUs)
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (MS, MPH, or PhD)
  • Experience supporting early-phase (Phase I/II) immunology
  • Experience with pharmacodynamic assays, flow cytometry, genomics, transcriptomics, IHC or other biomarker platforms
  • Familiarity with assay validation activities and laboratory technology transfers
What the job really is

In this role, you will lead Translational Medicine operations for clinical studies, focusing on the management of biospecimens from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include developing operational strategies, managing laboratory and vendor operations, ensuring compliance with protocols, and overseeing the quality and integrity of biospecimens. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure successful execution of biomarker activities and lead complex clinical studies.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Eligibility for annual bonus
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position may involve managing multiple complex studies simultaneously, which could be demanding
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