Biospecimen Senior Specialist (Clinical Sample Acquisition)

Roche•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$79,500 - $147,700•Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche, we foster a culture where you can be yourself and are embraced for your unique qualities. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Biospecimen Senior Specialist (Clinical Sample Acquisition) Department Summary Biospecimens are among Roche’s most valuable physical assets; samples with associated data are critical to all phases of Research and Development (R&D) projects. In this role, you will support Pleasanton’s Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) subchapter as a Biospecimen Senior Specialist. BAM is strategically positioned within the Development Services and Integration (DSI) chapter of Roche Diagnostics Solutions’ R&D organization. BAM is a global service function supporting the acquisition, characterization, and management of human and non-human biological materials. Reporting to the BAM Acquisition Team Lead, you will oversee clinical biospecimen and data requests across a diverse project portfolio. You will provide end-to-end management of the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring seamless delivery to key stakeholders. By collaborating with local and global partners, you will align sample requirements with internal processes and industry standards. This role includes managing end-to-end data integrity of the acquired biospecimens—from quality checks and data imports to inventory exports—while upholding the highest standards of data privacy, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory compliance to safeguard patient trust. This position is based in Pleasanton, CA, on site (3 days a week on site, approximately).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
3 years experience applying broad knowledge in molecular biology or clinical studies along with an understanding of medical device development (especially assays) or experience in the technical and ethical aspects of biospecimen utilization, clinical operations, or sample management.
Experience in clinical data management, clinical research, clinical trial operations or biospecimen management.
Demonstrated success being part of a high-performing team environment, thinking strategically and excelling in cross-functional collaboration.
Commitment to developing your skills to better yourself and your team.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
Prior experience navigating a highly complex, global environment to align cross functional stakeholders.
Experience in SQL, Python and R is preferred.
Skills to transform fragmented vendor provided datasets into a standardized data manifest, ensuring that every sample used by Roche is ethically and legally compliant.

Responsibilities

Drive the full lifecycle of sample acquisition and data management to ensure customer requests are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Manage information within LIMS frameworks, maintaining rigorous documentation standards and data quality in accordance with validated GxP regulations.
Partner with R&D, Legal, and Logistics teams to align project requirements, manage global stakeholders, and represent the focus area in high-level meetings.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide decision-making, manage complex requests autonomously, and influence project strategy through scientific expertise.
Proactively identify and escalate project risks while adapting to shifting priorities to meet strict deadlines and quality standards.