Experience

BioPharmX

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. VP Operations

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  Menlo Park, CA I oversee all daily operations, maintaining a safe, cost-efficient and compliant department in clinical trials, product manufacture, supply and distribution. Key achievements: • Manage four director-level staff responsible for supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, quality control, quality assurance, and product procurement • Collaborate with senior management and 3rd parties in the evaluation of potential acquisitions, including in-depth cost analyses and related due… Show more I oversee all daily operations, maintaining a safe, cost-efficient and compliant department in clinical trials, product manufacture, supply and distribution. Key achievements: • Manage four director-level staff responsible for supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, quality control, quality assurance, and product procurement • Collaborate with senior management and 3rd parties in the evaluation of potential acquisitions, including in-depth cost analyses and related due diligence • Ensure production plans and schedules can adequately meet inventory goals and service levels • Lead execution of strategic initiatives designed to reduce lead time, lower inventory requirements, minimize costs and provide responsive distribution • Create, monitor and ensure spending is consistent with all company and departmental budgets • Manage supplier selection, effectiveness, quality, adherence to mutual contractual standards, and long-term viability • Partner with sales and merchandising organization to utilize inventory efficiently Show less



Amunix Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

  Mountain View I took over company operations following the sudden death of CEO, overseeing finance, business development, human resources, IT and marketing activities as well as day to day operational needs. Key achievements: • Established a department to manage alliances with our collaborators, 24+ biotech companies • Promoted work environment that recruited, retained and supported quality talent, with effective process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating… Show more I took over company operations following the sudden death of CEO, overseeing finance, business development, human resources, IT and marketing activities as well as day to day operational needs. Key achievements: • Established a department to manage alliances with our collaborators, 24+ biotech companies • Promoted work environment that recruited, retained and supported quality talent, with effective process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating employees • Established business development team, securing company conference attendance as a vendor • Brought EH&S policies, training and compliance in-house, delivering substantial cost savings • Reduced employee turnover from 75% to 8% within 2 years by establishing new payroll system and employee benefits package • Established finance department, bringing finance expertise in-house to support company goals • Developed long-range forecasts and maintained long-range financial plans • Implemented company re-branding, including new website and company logo • Established IT department, ensuring compliance for new server design and improved network

• Director of Operations

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  Mountain View, CA I managed all aspects of this biotech research lab, supporting 30 full-time staff. Key achievements: • Expanded company’s in-house manufacturing capabilities to support new change in business strategy to move forward into chemical conjugation XTEN from fusion protein production • Hired and established analytical group to support all Biotech partner activities

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2011

  Mountain View, CA I provided value-added professional and technical support to laboratory staff and management. Key achievements: • Initiated the expansion of analytical capabilities by bringing mass spectrometry in-house • Coordinated all equipment maintenance, gaining extensive experience in negotiating purchase and repair contracts with instrument manufacturers and 3rd party vendors

• Facility/Lab Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  Mountain View, CA I managed a team of three technical staff, overseeing inventory requirements and providing technical support and guidance to internal and external customers. Key achievements: • Expanded operations from 6,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. facility, completing work under budget • Oversaw all procurement and pricing agreement negotiations, including bulk quantities of used equipment and consumables through private deals, with considerable cost savings



Molecular Sensing, Inc.

• Biotechnology

• Applied Research Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  Montara, CA I managed applied research team, with direct responsibility for three scientists. I also evaluated and acquired technologies needed to progress work for this leader in specialized molecular interaction assay technology. Key achievements: • Presented back scattering interferometry molecular interaction technology to potential investors and clients at informal and formal events and pitches • Secured collaborative partnerships and early access programs with a range of interested… Show more I managed applied research team, with direct responsibility for three scientists. I also evaluated and acquired technologies needed to progress work for this leader in specialized molecular interaction assay technology. Key achievements: • Presented back scattering interferometry molecular interaction technology to potential investors and clients at informal and formal events and pitches • Secured collaborative partnerships and early access programs with a range of interested parties • Supported senior management in achieving business goals through technical input Show less



Vermillion, Inc., Ciphergen Biosystems

• Senior Applications scientist

  • Jul 2005 - Apr 2008

  Fremont, CA I combined technical leadership with operations and sales management, overseeing a range of staff in territorial expansion project in support of company goals. Key achievements: • Established local Biomarker Discovery Center, supporting pre-sales activities via demonstrations, seminars and provide post-sales technical support. • Completed high-profile, high-value projects for large Biotech companies • Provided technical support of Bio-Rad’s assessment of SELDI technology… Show more I combined technical leadership with operations and sales management, overseeing a range of staff in territorial expansion project in support of company goals. Key achievements: • Established local Biomarker Discovery Center, supporting pre-sales activities via demonstrations, seminars and provide post-sales technical support. • Completed high-profile, high-value projects for large Biotech companies • Provided technical support of Bio-Rad’s assessment of SELDI technology including site visits, providing intensive training for their personnel and reporting on technological capabilities • Produced technical collateral to provide support to customer base and staff, including tutorials, training materials, application notes and web-based materials • Supported shared services in the areas of marketing, R&D and sales • Provided technical support as primary on-site scientist to diagnostic partner, Quest Diagnostics • Supported clinical affairs group, providing training, monitoring and support at three trial sites • Supported senior management in achieving business goals through technical input Show less



Ciphergen Biosystems

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • May 2002 - Jul 2005

  Guildford, United Kingdom I provided insight into the competition from Core facilities to enhance Ciphergen business strategy, expanding the capabilities of the technology to allow growth in revenues Key achievements: • Became the Biomarker purification, Identification and Characterization Specialist for Europe, Canada and the Far East. • Demonstrated the technology to prospective customers (academic and Pharma), working with a diverse range of samples and applications to support sales and contributed to… Show more I provided insight into the competition from Core facilities to enhance Ciphergen business strategy, expanding the capabilities of the technology to allow growth in revenues Key achievements: • Became the Biomarker purification, Identification and Characterization Specialist for Europe, Canada and the Far East. • Demonstrated the technology to prospective customers (academic and Pharma), working with a diverse range of samples and applications to support sales and contributed to 20 fold increase in sales for equipment and consumables. • Developed protocols for commercial and academic application, gave seminars at conferences, trained internal and external customers. • Provided customer support and application development to over 60 customer sites. Show less



Moredun Research Institute

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Functional Genomics

  • 2000 - 2002

  Increased the profile of the Animal health & welfare institute within the network of Scottish Research Institutes. Showed that a grant-funded Institute could establish revenue in an entrepreneurial way • Responsible for day-to-day management, including marketing, training, technology development, purchasing and invoicing, as well as advising for future grant proposals involving the unit’s technologies. • Successfully marketed the unit to commercial entities and academic institutions… Show more Increased the profile of the Animal health & welfare institute within the network of Scottish Research Institutes. Showed that a grant-funded Institute could establish revenue in an entrepreneurial way • Responsible for day-to-day management, including marketing, training, technology development, purchasing and invoicing, as well as advising for future grant proposals involving the unit’s technologies. • Successfully marketed the unit to commercial entities and academic institutions across the UK. Show less



Ppl Therapeutics Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Scientist

  • 1997 - 2000

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Key achievements: • Purification and characterization of human proteins expressed in transgenic animals and comparison to the purified human equivalents. • Assay development for complex biochemical analyses for therapeutic agents • Successfully managed pipeline projects including experimental design and establishing timelines to meet goals. • Active team member for the main company product, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin • Responsible for troubleshooting all potential issues in the… Show more Key achievements: • Purification and characterization of human proteins expressed in transgenic animals and comparison to the purified human equivalents. • Assay development for complex biochemical analyses for therapeutic agents • Successfully managed pipeline projects including experimental design and establishing timelines to meet goals. • Active team member for the main company product, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin • Responsible for troubleshooting all potential issues in the product through extensive characterization utilizing new technologies and designing alternative strategies. Show less