Consultant, Translational Operations Management, Biotechnology
Anywhere
Category: Research & Development
Industry: Life Sciences
Workplace Type: Remote
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -102026-108940
Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/wIA5gm
Description:
Our Biotechnology Services Client is seeking a Translational Operations Management Consultant to provide operational and sample management support across 1-2 assigned programs. This role will be aligned to our clients scientist(s) SMEs (subject matter experts) who own each program; scientists lead biomarker strategy and manage key scientific relationships, where this role will serve as the operational lead, ensuring that the end-to-end sample management and biomarker operations are executed effectively.
*Please Note: This is a Part-Time opportunity
This role will report into our client’s Head of Nonclinical Operations with day-to-day work under our client’s Director of Translational Operations.
TRAVEL & LOCATION
Remote.
START & TERM
Q4 2026. Initial 6 month contract term with potential to extend
Responsibilities:
Biomarker Sample Management & Operational Execution
- Oversee the operational execution of biomarker sample management and biomarker endpoints for assigned clinical programs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, non-clinical teams, biomarker scientists, and other internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment.
- Coordinate with external CROs, central laboratories, and other vendor partners to support program execution.
- Oversee sample management activities including kit build, laboratory manuals, sample handling, shipment, receipt, analysis, and storage.
- Ensure appropriate processes are established and followed to support the integrity and timely execution of biomarker sample activities.
Vendor & External Partner Oversight
- Provide focused operational oversight of vendors supporting clinical sample management and biomarker activities.
- Oversee clinical shipment processes, sample receipt, analysis, storage, and related operational activities.
- Serve as a key operational point of contact for external partners, including central laboratories, CROs, and other vendors.
- Coordinate with internal Clinical Operations and non-clinical stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain program timelines.
Data Generation & Transfer
- Oversee the generation and transfer of biomarker-related data from external vendors into internal systems.
- Work primarily within SharePoint and Trials Interactive systems to support data receipt and management.
- Coordinate data transfers and ensure appropriate documentation and processes are in place, including Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs).
- Partner with clinical CROs on larger clinical data pulls as needed, in coordination with the Biomarkers leadership team.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in translational operations, biomarker operations, clinical sample management, or a closely related function within the biopharmaceutical/clinical research (SPONSOR) environment
- Strong understanding of translational research, sample assays (e.g., genomics, flow cytometry), and clinical trial lifecycles
- Experience supporting programs in both the United States and Europe is required. Additional global clinical/program experience is preferred.
- Experience working directly with vendors, clinical sites, CROs, and central laboratories.
- Strong understanding of clinical sample logistics, including shipment, receipt, processing/analysis, and storage.
- Experience with kit build and laboratory manuals.
- Experience with Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs) and clinical data transfers.
- Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to effectively work across internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to independently manage multiple operational workstreams and serve as the operational owner for assigned programs.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement) or Advanced Degree in Biology, Life Sciences or related field
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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