Senior Scientist Human Sample Management

Evotec (UK) Ltd.

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Verona Until 10/5/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

As part of the HSM team, be responsible for intake/approvals for biospecimen sourcing (global sourcing). Ensures Service Level Agreement (SLA) delivery and alignment with global standards.

 

This role entails :

  • Support the local SLA process
  • Manage local intake, prioritization, resourcing, and SLA adherence​ for all materials
  • Perform/delegate approvals for acquire/use/transfer/destruction​ of materials
  • Support HDRP (formerly CENTRAXX) administration (lifecycle management)
  • Italy regulatory process for import-export and workflows.
  • Run provider performance reviews
  • Support internal and external stakeholders with human sample access queries
  • Ensure Human Sample operations including (fresh) sample reception, storage, tracking, distribution, and destruction
  • Support the lead of the team for local audits
  • Provide training and documentation as needed for the HSM processes
  • Contribute to quality management and process development

 

This role requires:

  • PhD in Biology, Life Sciences or related field or Masters with several years of experience in Biology/Life Sciences in a CRO, Biotech or Pharma organization
  • >2-4 years experience in human sample management, quality and compliance (biosample acquisition and management)
  • Project management skills, including planning and organization
  • Knowledge and experience with human sample compliance and all applicable laws/regulations. Understanding of clinical sample governance
  • Ability to work cross-functional, multi-disciplinary and across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience in implementing workflows for ethical and regulatory compliance

 

Strong communicator in Italian and English

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Ability and experience in working in a matrix environment.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

About this role

Summary

Manage human biosample intake, compliance, quality, and stakeholder support in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Senior Scientist Human Sample Management

Experience level

2-4 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Verona, on-site role, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

biologylife sciencesproject managementregulatory knowledgesample management

Preferred skills

workflow implementationclinical sample governancemulti-disciplinary collaboration

Specializations

biospecimen sourcingregulatory compliancesample managementquality assuranceproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Verona, VR, Italy

On-site City