Study Manager - Bioanalytical (Biophysics)

Who we are

RoukenBio – CRO redefined. We take our tagline seriously, disrupting the traditional CRO model with our personalised and collaborative approach. We provide our global customer base with in vitro research services across the therapeutic areas of inflammation, auto-immunity, immuno-oncology and oncology. Backed by brilliant minds, our high-quality data accelerates customers’ drug discovery journeys to the clinic. From our beginnings in 2015, to our current vision of being the most trusted research partner to biotherapeutic innovators, we prioritise sustainable growth. Our culture and values are the core of all we do – that’s what makes us proud and stand out. 

Interested? Apply now to become part of the team at an innovative CRO.

The role

The Study Manager is our experienced level study management role. As a core member of the wider study team, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring the performance of customer projects is conducted according to the requirements detailed in the contract. Your role will allow you to specialise in the management of projects within a specific subject area (Biophysics – including surface plasmon resonance and single cell Interaction Cytometry). To support you in your role, guidance and direction will be available from the Senior Study Manager, alongside opportunities to cross-train in different scientific areas (with support from a study team).

What we expect you to do

Manage Customer Studies: 

- Oversee customer studies from start to finish, ensuring that customer objectives and timelines are always met 

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, which includes managing projects at varying different stages 

- Independently manage studies within our framework, ensuring that studies are traceable, reproducible, and that the quality of data generated is exceptional 

- Discuss assay and study design with Senior Study Managers 

- Lead study team discussions to ensure customer objectives are understood by all team members 

- Continually review, monitor, and communicate updates and direction to other colleagues within the business 

Document Preparation: 

- Prepare protocols and reports for customers and laboratory documentation for internal use 

- Train others to prepare and technically review study documentation 

Data Analysis and Interpretation: 

- Analyse complex datasets from a variety of platforms and format for presentation to customers 

- Draw conclusions from data generated in response to the customer’s requirements to help customers move their projects forward 

- Train others to analyse, interpret, format, and present data 

Customer Engagement: 

- In collaboration with the Account Managers, communicate with customers via email and video call to scope the individual requirements of each project and present study findings 

Process Improvements: 

- Identify opportunities for improvement and propose projects to management for approval 

- Lead improvement projects across the Operations group and participate in company-wide projects

What are we looking for from you

We would like you to have the following: 

- A degree in a relevant field 

- Previous experience in real time protein-protein interaction analysis techniques (e.g. SPR, BLI, scIC using HeliXcyto) 

- Practical laboratory experience in academic research or CRO environment 

- Competence and confidence in the design and analysis of complex assays 

- Previous experience of working on and scheduling of multiple projects 

- Experience of assay troubleshooting 

To support a culture within RoukenBio which is aligned to our company values and behaviours, we would like you to be: 

- Highly organised, be productive with the ability to deliver your work on time and to a high standard 

- An excellent communicator and able to foster relationships externally and internally at all levels within the business 

- Self-aware, have emotional intelligence with the ability to see things from others’ perspective 

- A team player to learn, grow, and share best practice with colleagues 

- Focused and have a strong attention for detail 

- Self-motivated and proactive 

- Of a curious mindset, question, listen, and enhance your own understanding of what we do 

- Contribute to continuous improvement within the business 

- Customer focused, with the customer at the heart of everything that you do 

- A champion for self-learning and development in support of employee development

What you'll get from us

You will get the chance to learn, grow, develop, and enhance your career within a biotechnology company at the forefront of drug development strategies. 

In addition, the company offers the following benefits package: 

- Competitive salary, starting from £38,170 

- Pension. 

- 32 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) which increases to a maximum of 37. 

- Death in Service Benefit which includes access to a 24/7 virtual GP. 

- Flexible working. 

- Yearly Audible subscription. 

- Refer a Friend Scheme. 

- On-site car parking. 

- Free Healthy Snacks. 

- Merit Award Recognition Scheme. 

- The opportunity to join several committees or focus groups (Employee Engagement, Wellness, Recognition, Health & Safety or Social Committee).