Senior Manager, Clinical Affairs (Bio sample Management and Logistics)

Overview At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be. Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day. Position Description This is a Global role, we are looking for a candidate to be located within Europe. As a Senior Manager for bio sample management and logistics, the successful candidate will use their advanced knowledge of clinical operations (and in particular bio sample operations, vendor management and ethics) to support the introduction of new diagnostics to the market for improvement of patient care. The role is pivotal in ensuring that every sample matters.Key responsibilities:- Establish and maintain efficient and compliant sample management across QIAGEN sites as well as implementation of digital solutions.- Establish and oversee all supplies management for clinical studies.- Responsible for developing and maintaining global processes relating to bio samples and logistics (including process maps, SOPs, procedural documents, training materials) in the clinical affairs department. This done in close cooperation and input from Product Development, business unit leads and other global functions (e.g. Quality, Finance, Procurement etc.).- Develop, maintain and streamline instruments ordering/ maintenance/ tax-related requirements. Ensure all pertinent information is stored and is retrievable.- Coordinate, supervise and train internal and external teams as required. Empower individual and team growth. Ensure that all personnel at QIAGEN are supported and trained to the appropriate level for the role they play in all elements of sample management and logistics.- Responsible for training and oversight of HTA and ethics of in-house clinical managed sample collections at dedicated QIAGEN sites. Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing or similar; or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.- Minimum 6 years’ employment experience within Clinical Operations with extensive experience in management, oversight and logistics of bio samples.- In depth knowledge of clinical trial management, ethics and compliance of bio samples with a solid background in alliance and vendor management.- Team leadership, including team development and lead culture promoting high performance standards.- Willingness and availability to travel nationally and internationally: approx. 20%. What we offer At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.