HBS Compliance Specialist

Human Biological Samples (HBS)

Hays Life Sciences is now looking to recruit 2 HBS Compliance Specialist for a 6-month and 12-month contract assignments at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Reason for Roles
Human Biological Samples (HBS) are fundamental to medical research in the discovery, development and implementation of new treatments and diagnostics. HBS are ethically sensitive materials and the collection, handling, and access to HBS are subject to strict regulations, principles and ethical guidelines.

Day-to-Day Duties

* Co-ordinate projects and assist in delivery under the supervision of the Biobank lead and/or Compliance manager to ensure collation of all information related to HBS.
* The post holder may be required to work in the biobank to reconcile the HBS inventory or knowledge curation to allow decision making on inventory.
* Collaborate with the internal teams in locating samples and reviewing consent for requests related to HBS in AZ.
* Assist in knowledge curation to allow decision making on inventory which maybe in AZ, or third parties. Duties may include handling of HBS during the reconciliation and curation process.
* Work with the Biobank lead to ensure that learning from HBS related issues are identified and analysed to enable continuous process improvement.

Required Skills/ Experience/ Education/ Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree level education
* 6 months of relevant experience
* Excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
* Proven team working skills
* Ability to work independently
* Project management experience and skills
* High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion

Desirable Skills/ Experience/ Education/ Qualifications

* Knowledge and understanding of compliance function, health care regulations, laws, and standards. Experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry

Required/Desired Technical Proficiencies (i.e. Excel, SAP, etc.)

* Experience with administrative tools