Beschreibung

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Our client is a pioneer in Drug Discovery and Development and one of the frontrunners in Personalised Healthcare. As the world`s largest R&D spender in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics domain, they work in a vast number of drug discovery & therapeutic areas and are highly recognized internationally. A leader in the field of both in vitro diagnostics and manufacturing and selling of several innovative drugs.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic:

Biospecimen Specialist

offering an initial contract of 12 months with high chances of extension to an unlimited contract to be based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end biospecimen acquisition by gathering requirements, developing Scopes of Work (SOWs), reviewing and negotiating vendor quotes and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and facilitating purchase requisitions while adhering strictly to quality and industry best practices.
• Manage the complete biospecimen data lifecycle, including data transfer, transcription, quality/consistency checks, and discrepancy resolution. Take full ownership of accurate data entry and execution within validated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Proactively monitor sample acquisition progress, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure deliverables meet strict quality and timeline standards. Interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders to establish project goals.
• Maintain continuous process compliance by managing all required legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation in accordance with established standard procedures.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (or equivalent) with 1-3 years of relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, or biobanking or a Master’s degree in Life Sciences (or equivalent) with direct exposure to sample management, biobanking, or a related area.
• Hands-on experience with biological sample collection, handling, processing, tracking, and biobanking workflows according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical trial operations, protocols, and deliverables from study start-up to completion within defined timelines and scope.
• Strong working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (FDA and/or EMA guidelines), Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH-GCP), IRBs/IECs, and bioethical principles governing clinical research.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) regarding patient consent, specimen handling, and data integrity.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a must, and German would be a great asset.
• Experience using LIMS or other validated clinical software systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to diagnostic developments would be an asset.
• Direct experience reviewing or negotiating legal agreements, such as Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) is a plus.

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