Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Director, Data & Biorepository New Cambridge, MA
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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you could join a rapidly growing company and play a critical role in bringing new medicines to patients through looking at and treating disease in a revolutionary way?About VesaliusVesalius Therapeutics is pioneering a revolutionary platform to generate breakthrough treatments for common diseases. Vesalius’ platform uses large-scale human genetics, genomics, stem cell studies and artificial intelligence to uncover causal biology and identify optimal intervention points for new therapies. Efficiently identifying these intervention points and the patients most likely to benefit from these novel therapies will enable smaller, shorter clinical trials with a higher probability of success. Vesalius was founded in 2019 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information visit
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LinkedIn .About the PositionVesalius Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist to lead our efforts to assemble data and biospecimens from large cohorts of individuals around the globe. This position will report to the head of platform development and will be responsible for biorepository related activities. This includes directing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the biorepository for clinical data and sample collection and storage. The ideal candidate has experience building a Biorepository Facility from the ground up, including accreditations and policy formation.ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day operations of the biorepository, including sample collection, sample processing, sample storage, tracking, and distribution.Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as biobanks and research institutions, for sample exchange and collaboration.Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the quality, integrity, and traceability of biological specimens. Implement and maintain a robust quality control program with regular monitoring, audits, and corrective actions as needed.Coordinate regulatory, legal, logistical, and ethical aspects of human specimen use. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as FDA, HIPAA, and other relevant guidelines, with attention toward data security.Accountability to senior leadership for all aspects of collection. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all repository related aspects of the biorepository.Review and approve reports and deliverables such as activities and metrics, overall sample capacity, SOPs, QA plans, billing, finances, pricing, and freezer utilization.Stay up-to-date with advancements and best practices in biorepository management and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.QualificationsPhD in a biological discipline with at least 8 years of relevant program management experience in an industry or academic setting. Further qualifications, including professional qualifications in management and operations, strongly preferred.Previous experience managing national and international collaborative programs involving human specimens.Proven experience in biorepository management in industry or academic setting.Proficient in using biorepository management software/BLIMS and other relevant software applications.Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and creativity and focus on deliverables.Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work both independently and collaboratively.Continuously learns and adapts quickly to new information.About FlagshipFlagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at
www.flagshippioneering.com .Vesalius is
committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.At Vesalius, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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you could join a rapidly growing company and play a critical role in bringing new medicines to patients through looking at and treating disease in a revolutionary way?About VesaliusVesalius Therapeutics is pioneering a revolutionary platform to generate breakthrough treatments for common diseases. Vesalius’ platform uses large-scale human genetics, genomics, stem cell studies and artificial intelligence to uncover causal biology and identify optimal intervention points for new therapies. Efficiently identifying these intervention points and the patients most likely to benefit from these novel therapies will enable smaller, shorter clinical trials with a higher probability of success. Vesalius was founded in 2019 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information visit
vesaliustx.com , or follow us on
X
and
LinkedIn .About the PositionVesalius Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist to lead our efforts to assemble data and biospecimens from large cohorts of individuals around the globe. This position will report to the head of platform development and will be responsible for biorepository related activities. This includes directing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the biorepository for clinical data and sample collection and storage. The ideal candidate has experience building a Biorepository Facility from the ground up, including accreditations and policy formation.ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day operations of the biorepository, including sample collection, sample processing, sample storage, tracking, and distribution.Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as biobanks and research institutions, for sample exchange and collaboration.Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the quality, integrity, and traceability of biological specimens. Implement and maintain a robust quality control program with regular monitoring, audits, and corrective actions as needed.Coordinate regulatory, legal, logistical, and ethical aspects of human specimen use. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as FDA, HIPAA, and other relevant guidelines, with attention toward data security.Accountability to senior leadership for all aspects of collection. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all repository related aspects of the biorepository.Review and approve reports and deliverables such as activities and metrics, overall sample capacity, SOPs, QA plans, billing, finances, pricing, and freezer utilization.Stay up-to-date with advancements and best practices in biorepository management and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.QualificationsPhD in a biological discipline with at least 8 years of relevant program management experience in an industry or academic setting. Further qualifications, including professional qualifications in management and operations, strongly preferred.Previous experience managing national and international collaborative programs involving human specimens.Proven experience in biorepository management in industry or academic setting.Proficient in using biorepository management software/BLIMS and other relevant software applications.Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and creativity and focus on deliverables.Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work both independently and collaboratively.Continuously learns and adapts quickly to new information.About FlagshipFlagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at
www.flagshippioneering.com .Vesalius is
committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.At Vesalius, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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