Mikael Andre Pura
Country Manager at BGI Genomics- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Filipino Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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ISO 19011:2011 Internal Audit Training (Quality Management System)
TÜV SÜDMar, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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BGI Genomics
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Biotechnology
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700 & Above Employee
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Country Manager
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Aug 2023 - Present
I initiate conversations around partnerships and in-country collaborations with the world’s leading provider of integrated solutions for precision medicine. I work with healthcare providers and institutions who share our vision of providing Filipino patients access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools to help prevent and control genetic diseases. We provide solutions for reproductive health, rare disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases. I initiate conversations around partnerships and in-country collaborations with the world’s leading provider of integrated solutions for precision medicine. I work with healthcare providers and institutions who share our vision of providing Filipino patients access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools to help prevent and control genetic diseases. We provide solutions for reproductive health, rare disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Alliance Manager
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
I am responsible for building alliances between stakeholders across organizations that share a common goal. I engage key opinion leaders, decision makers at every level, policy makers, and other interested parties from both public and private sectors. I look into market trends and other relevant contexts that could influence the direction and growth of businesses. I provide insights based on information I gather first-hand and enable informed decision making. This role is focused on public health, specifically in molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases. Examples of this include COVID-19 testing and HIV-1 genotyping. I also gather information that would help provide technology access to Filipino healthcare institutions and patients. Show less
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Sales Manager
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
I was tasked to lead a newly-formed team in creating and growing business in a field that is easily gaining traction. Business grew from 2018 to 2019 by almost 200%, followed by a six-fold growth in 2020, which again doubled in 2021. This was achieved by carving a niche across all applicable market segments in the Philippines, which was a streamlined effort between commercial and technical support teams from regional (Southeast Asia) and local organizations. Brands handled include Ion Torrent Next-Generation Sequencing and Applied Biosystems (formerly Affymetrix) Microarrays from Thermo Fisher Scientific, as well as Tecan detection instruments and automated platforms. Market verticals we serve include agrigenomics, academia, clinical (oncology, personalized medicine, and reproductive health), and life science research. Show less
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Internal Quality Auditor
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2020
I was in-charge of continuous improvement in business processes within all functions of the organization. I helped maintain ISO 9001 certification and compliance within the organization, as well as migrating from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015.
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Product Specialist
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2019
I was responsible for introducing a novel technology to the local market and creating demand. With the help of cross-functional teams and industry leaders, the business gained foothold and was driven forward by customers discovering how our solutions could help them solve their problems in new ways. This helped us take market share from long-established competitors in the Philippines. I was the first to handle the Affymetrix brand in the Philippines before and after it was acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2016. The product lines include GeneChip microarray systems, USB molecular biology reagents and biochemicals, eBioscience immunoassays, oncology, and quantitative biology solutions. Show less
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Field Application Specialist
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
I provided technical support to our internal sales teams and customers alike. This entailed understanding customer requirements and helping tailor-fit solutions to be offered to customers. I was responsible in providing technical and product information, through presentations, seminars, product demos, and customer trainings. My post-sales functions include installation and commissioning, as well as troubleshooting.Brands supported include Thermo Scientific PCR and qPCR systems, microplate instruments, KingFisher automated extraction systems, and general lab equipment as applied to life science workflows. Show less
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University of the Philippines
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Philippines
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate research student
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Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
Performs independent laboratory research work in molecular and cell biology including scientific writing. Performs independent laboratory research work in molecular and cell biology including scientific writing.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
University of the Philippines
Master of Science (MSc), Molecular Biology and Biotechnology -
2007 - 2011
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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