BioMADE’s mission is to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology.

I am a Senior Research and Development leader with over 25 years of experience driving business growth through strategy creation, new product innovation, and problem solving. Accomplished at managing technical groups and cross-functional teams with a passion for enabling a professional but fun environment that promotes business and personal success. Areas of expertise include:Team Leadership | Strategy Development | Product Development | Process Improvement | Supply Chain Management | Agile process | Open Innovation |Vendor Relationships | Communication | Innovation | Consumer goods | Engineering | Problem Solving | Analysis |Project ManagementPlease contact me at davidnathan2012@gmail.com

• Leading cross functional team in development of an ‘agile’ process to be more responsive to customer needs • Heading R&D process technology group driving innovation, productivity and supply chain support • Led R&D function for seasonings group for 18 months driving multiple product launches in B2B environment • Managed R&D function Integration of Kozy Shack business into Land O’Lakes including specifications, formulation improvements, ingredient suppliers, and food safety enhancements • Developed clear strategy for Kozy Shack Brand Growth and margin enhancement including supply chain capacity model and technology / innovation roadmap for Kozy Shack brand • Launched multiple new products and reformulations for Kozy Shack in retail, K-12 and foodservice channels • Integrated contract manufacturing specifications for 20+ sites into Oracle system • Defined strategy for cheese sauce and dairy sauce category in Foodservice business • Led identification and startup of new contract manufacturing partner for dairy sauces • Led R&D safety organization and created new R&D wellness program

• Discovered new manufacturing partners that generated 6-10 product introductions • Defined key top needs list with R&D, Marketing, sales and supply chain • Identified internal and new external resources to facilitate solutions to technical needs • Identified and vetted breakthrough technologies for application to General Mills business • Managed relationships with new partners to ensure clear communication of needs and objectives and develop new models for brand growth • Created annual assessment of new product success metrics against volume, external connection and health targets

• Led teams of up to 12 people in the development and launch of 35 new products, delivery of over $2MM in annual productivity savings and improved product quality as measured through a reduction in complaints • Led a cross functional team in the creation of division new product and productivity metrics • Coordinated division productivity efforts delivering over $10MM annually through R&D led projects • Managed the restructuring of croissant business operations to contract manufacturing model and R&D lead on the close of a frozen dough facility including the transition of over 100 skus • Improved division morale through the planning and execution of several full and half day recognition events and business alignment meetings

• Initiated and managed development of new Technology Platform consistent with key business strategies• Forged collaborative efforts between Technology Development, R&D, and Manufacturing facilities• Negotiated contract and oversaw research project at major University to model and scale up equipment• Served as operations manager at production facility in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada• Two patents issued on coating technology