USOperations Management Specialist

Title: Compound Manager
Location:Cambridge Office MA (2-3 days onsite)
12 Months

Medicinal Chemistry and Discovery Research Operations
The Compound Manager is responsible for the registration receipt storage distribution inventory control and quality oversight of chemical compounds supporting discovery research. This role serves as the primary custodian of medicinal chemistry compounds safeguarding sample integrity traceability availability and accurate documentation. The position partners closely with Medicinal Chemistry Biology DMPK Analytical Sciences Informatics and external contract research organizations (CROs) to enable timely project execution and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Compound Registration and Data Management
Register newly synthesized and externally sourced compounds in the electronic compound database in accordance with established registration and nomenclature standards.
Maintain complete and accurate compound metadata including chemical structure molecular weight purity salt form inventory location and sample history.
Conduct routine audits and reconcile physical inventory with electronic records; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Inventory Distribution and Logistics
Maintain an accurate compound inventory and ensure research materials are available to project teams when needed.
Coordinate domestic and international compound shipments and transfers to internal and external collaborators in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Quality and Operational Excellence
Create implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and training materials for compound management workflows.
Investigate deviations involving inventory labeling shipping or database records and drive actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency scalability turnaround time data integrity and user experience.
CRO and Vendor Management
Serve as the operational point of contact for CROs and vendors supporting compound synthesis purification analytical testing storage and logistics.
Partner with project teams procurement and quality functions to address common collaboration challenges including inconsistent metadata variable packaging formats shipment delays customs constraints unclear ownership and communication across time zones.
Contribute operational input to vendor onboarding performance discussions process changes and business-continuity planning.
Cross-Functional Partnership and Training
Partner with medicinal chemists to ensure timely registration and processing of newly synthesized compounds.
Collaborate with Biology DMPK Informatics Analytical Chemistry and project teams to support study execution and compound logistics.
Train laboratory personnel and external partners on compound submission requirements systems and best practices.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for compound management systems processes and data standards.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Chemistry a related scientific discipline; an M.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in compound management medicinal chemistry support pharmaceutical research operations or a related scientific environment.
Hands-on experience with compound registration platforms electronic laboratory systems and inventory management databases.
Experience working with external CROs vendors or compound logistics networks.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of chemical structures nomenclature compound handling storage and laboratory safety practices.
Experience with compound registration software such as BIOVIA Dotmatics CDD Vault ChemAxon or an equivalent platform.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database or inventory-tracking applications. Some experience in python scripting is preferred.
Familiarity with automated compound storage and retrieval systems and high-throughput screening support is preferred.
Core Competencies
Exceptional organization prioritization and record-keeping skills.
Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to data quality and sample integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced research environment.
Clear professional communication and effective collaboration across internal and external teams.
Practical problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Key Measures of Success
Accurate complete and traceable compound records and inventory.
Reliable CRO and vendor workflows with prompt resolution of operational issues.
Consistent adherence to SOPs safety requirements data standards and applicable policies.
Measurable improvements in workflow efficiency scalability and service to discovery teams.

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