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With over 14 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, I have established myself as a dynamic and results-driven leader, excelling in roles that demand strategic vision, scientific acumen, and exceptional project management skills. My career has been marked by significant contributions to drug discovery, innovation management, and business development, with a proven track record of driving growth and fostering client loyalty.

As Chief Business Officer in a CRO, I spearheaded business development initiatives, proactively engaging potential clients through targeted outreach campaigns. I successfully managed the entire sales cycle and secured contracts with biotech and major pharmaceutical companies. My ability to develop comprehensive proposals, aligning technical and financial aspects with client needs, ensured effective project management and client satisfaction. I represented the company's key assets at international congresses, further enhancing our market presence.

In my concurrent role as Chief Innovation Officer, I secured substantial funding for R&D projects through programs like Eurostar. My expertise in providing scientific and technical guidance to stakeholders has been instrumental in driving innovation and maintaining high standards of project execution.

Prior to these roles, as Chief Project Officer, I spearheaded drug discovery research projects, evaluating the efficacy, mechanism of action, and proof of concept for various candidates, including viruses, antibodies, small molecules, and vaccines. I managed cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring project completion and regulatory compliance. My ability to analyze data and my deep expertise in flow cytometry, in vitro assays, immunology, mouse models and preclinical pharmacology evaluation allowed me to present comprehensive reports to clients and ensure project success and client satisfaction.

My academic foundation includes a PhD in immuno-oncology and a tenure as a Research Scientist at INSERM. I secured two post-doctoral grants and authored several peer-reviewed publications, further solidifying my scientific expertise.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, team collaboration, and client-centric approaches. My ability to fuse scientific knowledge with strategic business acumen has enabled me to drive impactful projects and foster long-term client relationships. I am eager to bring this unique blend of skills and experiences to new challenges, continuing to innovate and deliver exceptional results in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

With more than 10 years of R&D experience in biochemistry and infection biology, I am a Senior Scientist for Surface Chemistry in Biotechnology at e-Proteins, the world leader in avidin derivatives production. I have been applying my expertise and skills to develop innovative binding protein solutions for diagnostic, biotech, and pharma industries, addressing the main challenges of streptavidin-based applications.

As a team leader and co-founder of Sapoto, I have also been managing and coordinating a team of 30 employees, integrating external service providers, and overseeing the quality management activities for other test centers. I hold the credentials of QMB Manager and Internal Auditor, which enable me to ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and GCP standards. My mission is to contribute to the advancement of biotechnology and improve the quality and reliability of binding protein products.

Marketing and communications leader with extensive agency and manufacturer side experience in sectors including Life Sciences and Consumer Packaged Goods. Proven track record leading strategic vision, delivering executional excellence and cultivating teams in the areas of media, digital marketing, consumer promotions, PR, agency relations, creative services and package design.
Leveraging decades of corporate experience to help companies, both large and small, elevate their marketing communication practices by providing 1) interim strategic leadership and executional oversight, 2) evaluating and optimizing organizational structure and practices and 3) assessing talent.
Recent engagements have included: 1) leading global marketing initiatives targeted to the recombinant protein scientific community including collateral development, global adaptations, email marketing. This required creating structure and education around goal setting, measurement and reporting; 2) Acting as the interim head of integrating communications for mid-sized nutritional company in need of reevaluating the structure of their Package Design and Media functions which consisted of 35 subject matter experts.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
● Integrated Marketing
● Operational Efficiencies
● Agency Selection/Management
● Omnichannel Planning & Buying
● Talent Development
● Executive Recruiting
● Consumer Relations
● Change Management
● Marketing Content Development
● Organization Design
● Zero-based Budgeting
● Public Relations

As a life science marketer, my strength is combining scientific expertise and strategic marketing to drive growth and develop brand awareness for life science SMEs. With a background in biomedical science and translational medicine, I've acquired a deep understanding of complex scientific principles, allowing me to create effective marketing campaigns while understanding the pain points of the life science community.

My skill set encompasses social media management, the strategic implementation of social media growth strategies, scientific copywriting, and the formulation of impactful SEO improvement strategies.

As a consultant with seven years of experience, I specialize in collaborating with life science companies to formulate and implement effective marketing strategies. My expertise extends from creating digital to non-digital marketing campaigns to developing comprehensive marketing plans. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences and a Level 6 CIM marketing qualification. This technical foundation informs and supports the creative marketing ideas required for assisting life sciences companies in reaching their target audience