Experience

Emergent BioSolutions

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Technical Eval and Proposal Specialist

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Developed, standardized, implemented, then optimized a new costing and pricing model for service offerings for the Bioservices business unit Implemented rollout of new proposal automation software Designed questionnaires with SMEs as a sales tool for service offerings to facilitate scope development for proposals Evaluates RFI/RFP and discuss with prospective clients to ensure a robust technical understanding of development for proposal strategy and approach Provides technical assessments and placement recommendations for opportunities Generates detailed proposals across service offerings including Development Services, Drug Substance, and Drug Product to support client programs in mammalian, microbial, viral, and plasma opportunities Show less



Lonza

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proposal Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

  Evaluate new client opportunities and prepare custom tailored proposals and statements of work to meet client needs Forecast costs for novel processes in consultation with SMEs for new program acquisitions Present costing and pricing strategies in bid defense meetings with sales team Periodic evaluation of existing programs for margin and profitability assessments Review and analyze RFI and RFP documents to ensure adequate information has been provided to generate proposal and/or statements of work Coordinates project hand off to Project Management team Update costing models and proposal templates to expedite Show less



Catalent Pharma Solutions

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proposal Lead

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2019

  Manages the generation of contract proposals for inhalation opportunities at the RTP Catalent Site and for the global development and analytical services groupInterfaces with project management, sales, operations, finance, management, and potential clients to ensure quotes are accurate, meet business margin targets, have proper technical scope, address the customer’s needs, and are on timeSupports the development of client relationships by handling information requests and facilitating communications between subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and the client Show less

• Associate Scientist

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Coordinated and oversaw stability testing for an MDI project Write/Review CoAs, SOPs, methods, and protocols for accuracyDeveloped, optimized, and validated analytical methodsPerformed analysis on MDI cans including NGI, ACI, Total Can Assay, Dose, and Related Substances using HPLC to interpret resultsCoulometric moisture analysis, particle size analysis by Malvern method developmentTrained new laboratory personnel on MDI performance tests and TotalChrom software Assisted in batch manufacturing MDI canisters and screening formulations for product optimizationProficient in setting up and troubleshooting UV detectors Show less

• Laboratory Associate

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2013

  MDI stability and performance testingOperate and troubleshoot HPLC issues independently (Agilent 1100 and 1200 series)24 hour HAZWOPER Technician CertificationSpill response team memberParticipated in Six Sigma site projects

• Laboratory Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  Maintained laboratory stock of reference material, reagents, and items specific to customer protocols and methodsResponsible for sample logistics and storage upon removal from Sample Coordination, orchestrated new sample storage system for buildingPerformed weekly safety inspections of laboratory to ensure GLP/GMP complianceContacted vendors and coordinated with metrology department for routine/non routine maintenance, calibration, and initial set up of instruments



Analytical Solutions, Inc

• Intern - Assistant Scientist

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Performed established in vitro release testing (IVRT) methods to evaluate the performance and stability of semi-solid dosage forms using HPLC to evaluate results Assisted in HPLC method development for small molecule analysis Interpret, report, and present analytical data Helped to maintain a GLP-compliant laboratory and notebooks Assisted in the qualification, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments (Including HPLC and Dissolution) Performed established in vitro release testing (IVRT) methods to evaluate the performance and stability of semi-solid dosage forms using HPLC to evaluate results Assisted in HPLC method development for small molecule analysis Interpret, report, and present analytical data Helped to maintain a GLP-compliant laboratory and notebooks Assisted in the qualification, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments (Including HPLC and Dissolution)



Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

• Pharmacy Technician

  • Dec 2007 - Dec 2010

  Generated and maintained patient profiles, including a listing of all medications, current and past, a patient has taken Ordered, labeled, and counted the stock of medications and supplies and entered inventory data into a database Received and stored incoming supplies, verified quantities against invoices Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records Generated and maintained patient profiles, including a listing of all medications, current and past, a patient has taken Ordered, labeled, and counted the stock of medications and supplies and entered inventory data into a database Received and stored incoming supplies, verified quantities against invoices Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records