Alex Senson Hbsc, Mbiotech, Cpc Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Leads the investment phase of the BioCreate program resulting in the deployment of $1.2M in funding to eight high-potential genomics companies per year.- Optimized and developed applicant evaluation processes that are fair, transparent and as unbiased as possible. Received feedback from our funders that our processes are best-in-class.- Coaches founders, provides resources and runs workshops to improve the chances that our portfolio companies raise follow-on financing and successfully grow their businesses.BioCreate provides non-repayable funding to SMEs in the genomics and engineering biology industry. Approved companies receive $150k with $100k+ matching for a $250k+ 18-month project aimed at advancing their technology from TRL 4+ to TRL 7+. Companies have access to mentorship and critical infrastructure through network partners. Expressions of interest are accepted on a rolling basis, with two cohorts selected annually.https://www.ontariogenomics.ca/funding-opportunity/biocreate-program/

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Highly experienced certified professional coach with a holistic focus and expertise in life sciences, biotechnology, startups, entrepreneurship and small business. I create value, find efficiency, and improve effectiveness in the business, and also at the individual level. My experience spans over 15 years in business, 10 of which were in advisory roles with small business clients. Key Competencies:- Lean startup, design thinking, data and metrics- Process focused - analysis, development, efficiency, effectiveness- Customer development, business model analysis, commercialization strategy- Pitching and presenting, business communications- Coaching - leadership skills, handling conflict, communication skills, team dynamics Services for businesses and entrepreneurs:- Business plans, grant applications, copywriting- Business strategy, market research, processes, KPIs, metrics- Executive and individual coaching, team coaching, skills development- Conflict and change managementFor Individuals:- Personal coaching, career coaching, skills development- Public speaking and presentations- Holistic wellness, fitness and health coaching- Financial coachingIf you're open to something different, fun and effective check out my holistic online professional development and leadership training program at https://courses.sanchincoaching.com. It's for growth mindset-oriented individuals who value work-life integration and are willing to do some deep introspection and self-development.

Canada

Working with international startup companies to refine their business plan, business model, presentation and pitch skills so they are prepared to succeed in applying for incubators and accelerators in Canada. - Business plan and pitch preparation- Analysis of business model and go to market strategy- Coaching / skills development- Feedback, identification of gaps, suggested improvements

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

https://www.sparxfit.comSparX is a fitness and wellness program based on science, psychology, and ancient martial arts techniques. It employs physical training, mindfulness, visualizations and breathing exercises to help connect the mind and body, creating a balance between mental and physical wellness. The mindfulness component reduces the impact of fear, stress, pressure, anger and other emotions, redirecting that energy towards positive outcomes. It leaves you energized yet relaxed, feeling powerful and calm. This is helpful whether you're in a stressful meeting, dealing with day to day challenges, or competing as a professional athlete.SparX gives you that extra edge and grit to push harder, dig deeper and outperform by syncing together your body and mind to unleash that primal force of nature that exists deep within each of us.

Mississauga, On

The Research, Innovation and Commercialization (RIC) Centre assists innovative technology entrepreneurs in fast-tracking their businesses to market- Have mentored, coached and formulated advisory plans for approx. 1500 technology companies in our incubator- Recognized as having created the best quality data in the network of regional innovation centres- Creates and leads educational workshops for startup companies- Developed new client service programs and processes to grow client portfolio from 200 to 600 companies with no increase in resources or budget- Automated various business processes using Python

Mississauga, On

- Worked closely with technology entrepreneurs: managed client needs, provided business coaching, deployed resources based on specific needs- Transitioned RIC Centre to Salesforce CRM, customized data collection, reporting and analysis (KPIs).- Developed best practices for client service internally, as well as working with the provincial team to improve standardized services and reportable metrics for the whole network of regional innovation centres- Delivered business training and workshops to groups larger than 50 attendees

Mississauga, Ontario

YM BioSciences was a life sciences pharmaceutical development company advancing promising oncology and hematology products at various stages of development. YM was acquired by Gilead Sciences in Q1 2013. - Designed a formulation strategy and authored experimental plans, protocols and reports through a coordinated team effort which lead to the identification and manufacture of a new Drug Product presentation for use in phase III clinical trials- Analyzed data and evaluated overall project progress, making recommendations to management for improving efficiency and quality under strict budgetary constraints- Creatively managed projects with several international external contractors for YM's lead product including Drug Substance manufacturing, Drug Product manufacturing, Drug Product formulation development and Drug Substance process optimization- Created and implemented a document filing and management system for the CMC department bringing documentation control and organization up to GXP standards- Lead team meetings, performed risk analyses, moderated technical discussions, coordinated batch release activities, managed drug inventory, and ensured issues were addressed and resolved by providing pertinent information to the project team

Mississauga, Ontario

- Invited by company executives to work in Australia for two months due to expertise with the drug candidate. Became immersed in the company's clinical, manufacturing and corporate operations which led to a role as a key transition mediator of assets and information from the acquired company to YM BioSciences- Prepared a comparability protocol and lab report for a monoclonal antibody product which were presented to Health Canada; positive feedback on manufacturing process strategies was received

In- / Out-Licensing and Market Analysis Activities- Recommended the in-licensing of a promising small molecule drug candidate from an Australian company after performing a thorough product review and preparing a due diligence report. - Conducted scientific, market and competitor reviews and analyses of product opportunities- Prepared strategic business cases (internal) and business plans (external - VCs)- Created and maintained detailed sales projections / NPV analyses for company productsMarketing / Market Access Activities- Drafted scientific papers concerning burden of illness / toxicity of cancer therapy- Designed 3D animations for company products illustrating mechanisms of action and value proposition- Performed a feasibility analysis for launching a Special Access Programme in Canada - Created product fact sheets and was involved with developing brand name and image, INN

Characterization of a novel antimicrobial target enzyme for the purpose of antibiotic drug development. Creation of bacterial mutants in order to study enzyme active site kinetics and structure. Enzymatic activity assays and reaction product analysis using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Synthesis of tetrahedral intermediate analogues to study structure and stability.

Master Of Biotechnology (Mbiotech), Biotechnology And Pharmaceutical Industry

The MBiotech program combines science and business studies to prepare students for careers specifically within the pharmaceutical.

H.Bsc, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology

Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences - specialization in biotechnology and genetic engineering. Coursework included biochemistry.