Preclinical Study Manager

Terrestrial Bio•Woburn, MA

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Terrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1. Terrestrial's proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration. Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules.

Requirements

BS in a life science field with 5+ years of industry in vivo experience, or equivalent experience with AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG).
Experience at a CRO, particularly in a study coordination or study management role, is strongly preferred.
A track record of managing timelines and logistics for multiple concurrent in vivo studies.
Familiarity with commercial animal vendors, vivarium operations, and the logistics of outsourced studies.
Working proficiency in rodent handling, dosing, and sample collection.
Strong organizational habits and comfort managing schedules, trackers, and orders across competing priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication with scientists, vendors, and vivarium staff.
Willingness to travel between vivarium sites in the Greater Boston area.
Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Large animal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain schedules across the in vivo portfolio, from animal ordering through final sample shipment, and keep them current as priorities shift.
Order and schedule animals with commercial vendors, coordinating specifications, delivery dates, and acclimation with our vivarium partners.
Serve as the day-to-day operational contact for partner vivariums and CROs on scheduling, study logistics, and timeline tracking.
Work with our formulation, device, and analytical groups to confirm that test articles and supplies are ready, in the right quantities, before each study starts.
Plan coverage for dosing and sampling timepoints and coordinate with the in vivo research team so every study day is fully staffed.
Keep internal teams informed on study status, upcoming milestones, and risks to timelines, and raise issues while there is still time to solve them.
Maintain study trackers, logistics records, and shipment documentation, and support the study team in preparing protocols and reports. Ensure timely close out of and review of standard test method documentation.
Step in on dosing, sampling, and sample processing when a study needs additional hands. Ensure junior staff is cross-trained, providing oversight during new staff/procedure onboarding.