Michael Tucker

About Michael Tucker

Passionate about clinical research, I specialize in managing biomarker strategies to support global clinical trials. As a Biomarker Operations Project Manager at Parexel, I work with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient collection, handling, and analysis of biomarker specimens.With expertise in clinical trial operations, biomarker strategy, and vendor management, I excel at coordinating complex projects, streamlining workflows, and fostering collaboration between scientists, clinical teams, and external partners. My focus is on aligning biomarker programs with clinical objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.I am dedicated to advancing drug development and improving patient outcomes through high-quality biomarker data and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Biomarker Operations Project Manager

   精鼎医药

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Collaborate closely with biomarker scientists and project teams to plan clinical trial biomarker set-up using strategies to ensure efficient trial execution-Act as the operational partner to the biomarker scientific leads to aid in implementing strategies that drive clinical trial biomarker programs forward-Participate as a co-author for drafting relevant biomarker sections of clinical study protocols-Work closely with scientists to manage specimen collection, handling, shipping, and storage guidelines that align with biomarker plans and clinical study protocols-Accountable for providing biomarker vendor assay statements of work and data transfer specifications to the clinical teams-Work with data management to effectively transfer biomarker data to clinical data repository from external biomarker vendors-Work with clinical teams and/or central labs to design sample collection kits, laboratory manuals, and specimen logistics for shipments to third party vendors-Maintain and grow effective partnerships with external biomarker vendors and internal client teams-Coordinate sample and assay logistics and serve as a key point of contact with vendors/collaborators for timeline tracking, issue resolution and risk mitigation

Education

• Georgia Southern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2014 — 2017