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Manager, Biosample Operations
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US – Santa Monica Colorado Avenue – CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Manager, ENHERTU Marketing” (Marketing Managers) in MD: $180k–$180k, median $180k. The pay stated here ($112,304.00 - $168,456.00) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Position Summary The Biospecimen Supervisor will lead all aspects of the coordination and tracking of Human Biological Samples (HBS) and information from clinical trial patients across multiple clinical programs. You will work collaboratively within the Translational Sciences team and with teams in accomplishing such goals. This position is based in Santa Monica, CA, and reports to the Director, Translational Operations. Responsibilities • Coordinate the logistics and tracking of HBS shipments from the clinical trial sites to the testing laboratories at Neogene or third-party Contract Research Organizations (CROs). • Ensure sample integrity & traceability during transport. Collaborate with the Clinical Operations team and Central Laboratories and other external vendors to troubleshoot any issues occurred while sample collection, processing, storage, or shipment that could affect sample integrity. Help resolve queries in the CRO database. • Responsible for receipt, accessioning, and recording of samples sent for laboratory analysis at Neogene. • Manage internal inventory storage and use of clinical samples. • Lead all aspects of and track sample analysis by external contractors ensuring that projects are completed and data is generated and transferred according to the agreed timelines. • Maintain patient dashboards/scheduling tool(s) used to provide traceability to completion of sample analysis and report generation. • Help develop and implement new sample tracking, record-keeping, and quality systems. • Support management of inventory storage and usage of reagents for clinical trial assays and assist with procurement tasks. Supervisory Responsibilities • May manage contractors. Education and Experience • BS with at least 5 years of experience of relevant experience. • MS with 4+ years of relevant experience. • Excellent record keeping skills. • Simultaneously manage work in different clinical programs and prioritize planning of activities. • Previous experience managing logistics and storage of bio-specimens from clinical studies. • Familiarity with analytical methods and specimen requirements for assays commonly used in data generation for biomarker or pharmacokinetic analysis. • Management experience and management of partnered staff at external vendors. • Collaborate, work, and organizational interfaces in a dynamic team setting. • Experience with LIMS. The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Santa Monica, CA is $112,304.00 - $168,456.00 . The final salary offered to you will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience in the job type and length of experience within the industry, education. Benefits • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity • Equity-based long-term incentive program • 401(k) plan • Paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inc