Senior Manager, Clinical Biomarker Operations

About Apogee Therapeutics

Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.

Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company seeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need. Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”

We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.

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Role Summary

The Department of Research and Translational Medicine is seeking a Sr. Manager, Clinical Biomarker Operations. This person will have direct experience in clinical biomarker sample management and analysis, CRO interactions, contracts, and budget management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and manage logistics around biomarker sample collection across all our clinical trials, oversee sample shipments and testing at vendors, undertake sample reconciliation as needed, plan and inform teams on data delivery timelines, and manage final sample disposition.

• Ensure adherence to the clinical study protocol, contribute to biospecimen collection guidelines in protocols, ICFs, and lab manuals, and lead finalization of data transfer specifications.

• Maintain sample inventories, coordinate sample collection, and manage short-term and long-term sample storage solutions.

• Work in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders including Biomarker Scientists, Data Management, Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

• Support and coordinate review and finalization of MSAs, legal agreements, and other contracts related to clinical biomarker activities, labs, and partnerships.

• Support QA in vendor audit and inspection activities.

• Support activities related to biomarker budget planning and tracking of accruals.

• Lead vendor selection, performance management, and vendor oversight to ensure compliance with Apogee standards.

• Continuously identify and build best practices for process improvements.

• Ensure high quality data generation by overseeing sample integrity and external collaborations.

Ideal Candidate

• MS or higher with > 3 years or BS with >5 years of direct experience in biomarker operations role.

• Demonstrated experience with biomarker sample management, including sample logistics, reconciliation, and inventory maintenance from sample collection to long-term storage.

• Significant experience with CRO oversight, including contract management, SOW reviews, activity and accrual tracking, and final reconciliation of activities.

• Experienced in all phases of clinical trials, Phase 3 experience is an asset.

• Good understanding of biomarker assays, including flow cytometry, genomics, protein-based assays, and drug development in general.

• High level of emotional intelligence and able to collaborate effectively as a member of cross-functional teams, excellent communication skills to drive projects and manage timelines.

• Experience in I&I indications.

• Enjoys fast paced environment, flexible, able to manage multiple and competing priorities under tight timelines.

• Successfully exhibits Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.

• Ability and willingness to travel, including a minimum of ~4 times per year for All Hands meetings and other workshops.

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $140,000 - $165,000 / year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

What We Offer

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly

• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits

• We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave

• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development

• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

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