Senior Manager Genomics Operations, Translational - Barcelona, España - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Barcelona, España

hace 2 semanas

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Isabel García

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Senior Manager Genomics Operations, Translational Medicine, Oncology R&D - Barcelona, Spain
At
AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges.

We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing.

We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Oncology Translational Medicine Genomics
The Translational Medicine function exists within Oncology R&D to ensure effective and strategic biomarker studies for oncology project teams.

Closely interacting with the pre-clinical Discovery, Early Clinical Development, and Precision Medicine & Biosamples diagnostics functions, Translational Medicine is the single point of accountability for delivery of robust, scientifically-driven biomarkers to all Oncology project teams, providing feasibility assessments, technical validation, centralized biomarker analysis capability for clinical samples, delivery of translational science research and early clinical phase engagement.

The Global Genomics team within Translational Medicine function leverages Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other advanced technologies to match the right patient to the right drug and support precision oncology approaches for the AZ Oncology pipeline.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This position will focus on 3 core areas:

1) Operations Management (e.g., Financial management, Purchasing, Non-Laboratory Supplier & Logistics, etc.)

Financial Management:

Owner of monthly accruals, functional budget, provide financial oversight to the TM Genomics team

Contracting and Management of Vendor Activities:

Generate, manage, track and drive to closure all POs and invoices for commercial sample and non-CapEx purchases
Develop, manage and implement vendor contracts for technical evaluations
Supplier setup, request for quote, purchase order creation, reconciliations of invoicing, and release of payments
Manage specimen vendors and other suppliers as required
Coordination of shipping and receiving of critical R&D items as needed

2) Non-Clinical Project Management & Coordination

Lead, support and coordinate business improvement projects and investigations for TM Genomics Leadership team for continuous department improvements and daytoday operations.
Examples: SOP enhancements, IT issues, and other projects that improve R&D throughput and reduced the administrative logistics on laboratory staff.
Assist in establishing operational process and procedure to provide excellent and strong operational support to research labs
Act as escalation point to manage issues related to specimen and results management
Identify process gaps in specimen management and make recommendations for continuous improvement with a focus on resource usage and turnaround time
Support management and research labs in strategic, operational planning (KPIs) and execution in company intended direction

3) TM Genomics leadership support

Provide advanced assistance to the leadership team by performing various complex business support functions, typically of a confidential nature
Assist with budgeting process which includes gathering data, data input, and financial analysis
Manage and track sensitive and/or critical information, files, records, and reports

Essential for the role

B.A, B.S. in Biotechnology, Biology or Management, or related degree with 3+ years of business/operations experiment in a pharmaceutical, diagnostics or related research setting
Experience with Oncology, Next Generation Sequencing, Translational Medicine or early stage clinical trials
Experience with financial management and operating budgets
Familiarity with NDA, MSA, SOW development and IT security assessments
Demonstrated success in completing on time medium/ large business projects with attention to details and complexity
Demonstrated skills interacting with diverse stakeholder groups including senior leadership, scientific strategists, bioinformaticians, lab scientists and business operations team members using a strong scientific background
Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and influence effectively at all levels across the organization
Experienced in quickly building positive and trusting relationships
Ability to effectively implement continuous improvements to increase efficiency and promote simplification while maintaining project schedules
Strong team leadership skills, oral and written communication skills and meeting facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives

Desirable for the role

Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Biology, Genetics, Oncology, Bioinformatics)
Experience with financial reporting, contract execution, vendor onboarding and diligence
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