Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.Summary:This position requires a self-motivated, critical thinker that can work independently within a high performing clinical biospecimens commercial team. In this role, the Clinical Biospecimens Management Specialist is responsible for the management of clinical biospecimens across different life science and diagnostic industry segments, the development and maintenance of IRB protocols, & the development and maintenance of physician sites and clinical sample providers. Responsible for achieving revenue generation and customer satisfaction goals for Biospecimens team in line with company growth plan.Primary Responsibilities:
Foster, establish, and maintain strong relationships with Biospecimen suppliers across the life science research market – predominantly focusing on hospital based clinical laboratories, independent clinical laboratories, reference laboratories, biospecimen suppliers, and clinical research organizations.
Perform continuous tracking of prospectively & retrospectively collected biospecimens and related logistics, issues and queries from the planning stage to final disposition.
Develop, maintain, and renew appropriate clinical Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and approvals as required.
Review and become familiar with Central lab and Specialty lab documentation to understand the pathway and biospecimen lifecycle (collection, processing, analysis, data delivery process and final sample disposition) for assigned collections and studies.
Input, maintain & understand all biospecimen-relevant information in appropriate systems for clinical studies, including: outlining biospecimen stakeholder contacts, number and quantity of each biospecimen collected as related to the study’s schedule of events, any unique biospecimen handling or operational requirements, details of testing destinations and related shipping requirements.
Responsible for biospecimen management, storage, and/or destruction per requirements and escalate and inform as needed.
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory within central biospecimen database.
Work closely with the marketing team to develop and refine prospecting and lead generation strategies with initiatives to further penetrate the market and increase revenue.
Follows established Grifols, Grifols Bio Supplies, and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Back-up and assist Clinical Biospecimen Specialist as required.
Works collaboratively and communicates regularly with all members of the Biospecimens team.
Participates in quality improvement projects on an on-going basis including the development of policies and procedures and standard operating procedures to improve day-to-day efficiency.
Additional Responsibilities:
Interacts internally with Warehouse staff, Quality staff, Manufacturing staff, Procurement, Plasma and Whole Blood Centers, Bio Supplies personnel, and Corporate staff.
Interacts daily with external IRB sites and external suppliers.
Performs all other duties as required / assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Explicit attention to detail is required.
Must have excellent analytical skills, organizational skills and follow-up.
Must have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze situations in a timely manner.
Must have ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
Must have ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have ability to participate in multi-functional teams.
Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Grifols Bio Supplies and provide excellent customer service.
Must have ability to communicate courteously with customers by phone, email, letter and face-to-face
Proficiency with computers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
IATA certification (may be obtained after hire).
2-4 years related experience is required. Experience in an FDA-regulated industry is preferred.
Pay scale of $97,950.00 - $146,910.00 for California based candidates, depending on training, education and experience. This position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer benefits including medical, PTO, up to 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years — we’re growing, and you can grow with us!Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)Req ID: 519198Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Category: Manufacturing
