Faeze Saatchi, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

• Led the conceptualization and design of innovative early-stage clinical trials in oncology and immunology, driving study progression and achieving key project milestones through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Engaged with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in general surgery, medical oncology, surgical oncology and immunology to provide scientifically accurate information regarding product usage, facilitating informed discussions and fostering strong professional relationships.• Authored and managed the development of comprehensive clinical protocols and regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements for successful submissions.• Conducted thorough data reviews and analyses to identify trends and ensure data integrity, enabling informed decision-making based on robust clinical evidence while addressing clinical issues raised by stakeholders.• Served as a technical resource for clinical and scientific inquiries from internal teams and external collaborators, enhancing communication and supporting cross-functional initiatives that contribute to company strategies.• Participated in the planning and development of clinical and scientific content, abstracts, and presentations, effectively disseminating study findings and enhancing communication with internal and external stakeholders including cross-functional teams, business partners, investigators and vendors.• Demonstrated strong project management skills by prioritizing multiple initiatives in fast-paced environments, adapting to evolving needs, and driving outcomes that align with organizational objectives to advance patient care.

• Established relationships and engaged in scientific exchange with key opinion leaders including oncologists, pathologists, and investigators in the field• Led innovative collaborative oncology studies to investigate the molecular mechanisms of renal cell carcinoma working with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, and computational biologists • Developed novel patient-derived tumorgraft models and genetically engineered mouse models to study the oncogenes and tumor suppressors in renal cell carcinoma• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data examining the rate of tumor growth, histological features, and gene expression changes in patient and mouse models• Presented the results of research projects in weekly 1:1 and quarterly group meetings by maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the field, and presenting key background information, methodology, results, and conclusions to internal experts in a clear and concise manner• Wrote the results of a pre-clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of an RNA-based therapeutic in a peer-reviewed journal by communicating with a cross-functional team of physicians, statisticians, and research assistants for timely delivery of inputs, summarizing data in graphs and tables and presenting data in a coherent manner• Presented abstracts and posters at local and international conferences• Independently acquired funding from the Department of Defense to fully support my research studies for 3 years by writing, editing, and submitting the grant proposal

West Lafayette, In

• Investigated the role of metabolic enzymes in DNA damage repair mechanisms by maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the field, independently designing and performing experiments to evaluate the extent of sensitivity to DNA damaging agents in various genetic backgrounds• Collected, analyzed, and communicated data exploring the role of chromatin modifications in DNA damage response pathways in a clear and well-organized manner at institutional, regional and national meetings as poster and oral presentations• Leveraged the conference attendance to build relationships with opinion leaders and scientific experts • Prepared abstracts, data summaries and slide decks for colleagues and supervisors to present at local, national, and international meetings • Authored a book chapter on a complex biochemistry topic by performing appropriate literature searches, identifying key scientific findings, and creating clear and coherent content for a diverse audience• Trained undergraduate and graduate students in scientific research by supervising experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, guiding preparation of oral presentations, abstracts, and poster presentations. • Instructed classes for undergraduate and graduate students including subjects of critical analysis of biochemical literature, biochemistry, biochemistry laboratory, and undergraduate seminar by preparing slide decks on lecture topics, holding review sessions, and communicating key concepts to students