Senior Vendor Laboratory Manager

Location: San Rafael, CA (hybrid)

Pay Rate: $55-$68/hour

12-month assignment (potential to extend)

The Senior Vendor Laboratory Manager (SVLM) is a critical member of the Clinical Laboratory & Biospecimen Management (CLBM) team within Strategic Research and Development Operations (SRDO) at BioMarin. This role focuses on study maintenance, close-out, and ensuring biospecimen and lab vendor operations are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee biospecimen operations for assigned programs.
• Lead study close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed per timelines.
• Support vendor selection, contract modeling, and start-up timelines.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, assay requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct financial oversight, including invoice reviews and budget tracking.
• Resolve operational issues and address regulatory inquiries related to biospecimen management.
• Mentor staff and contribute to cross-functional team discussions.
• Act as a steward for research requests, ensuring biospecimen integrity and compliance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management and/or clinical operations experience.
• Strong understanding of biospecimen lifecycle management and vendor oversight.
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance and informed consent requirements.
• Ability to manage complex clinical protocols and competing priorities.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Background in biomarker discovery or related scientific fields.
• Strategic and operational problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with financial oversight, including forecasts and accruals.