Jan Kutner Email & Phone Number

Warsaw, Pl

Warsaw, Pl

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

With over 20 years of experience in Life Sciences and more than 15 years in project management across Poland and the U.S., I excel in bridging scientific research with business applications. My recent roles as an R&D Director and a Deputy Head of Core Facility For Crystallography and Biophysics at leading research institutions have refined my ability to translate basic research into practical applications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.Key Strengths & Professional… Show more With over 20 years of experience in Life Sciences and more than 15 years in project management across Poland and the U.S., I excel in bridging scientific research with business applications. My recent roles as an R&D Director and a Deputy Head of Core Facility For Crystallography and Biophysics at leading research institutions have refined my ability to translate basic research into practical applications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.Key Strengths & Professional Highlights:• Translational Expertise: Skilled in assessing and adapting breakthrough research for practical application and scientific services (Core Facility) within BigPharma and BioTech companies, focusing on cost-effective and risk-sensitive development.• Strategic Development: Conducted market analyses and product feasibility assessments, developing services tailored to Drug Discovery needs for prominent industry clients.• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leader in managing interdisciplinary teams, recruiting and mentoring diverse talent to foster an environment that supports innovation and growth.• Funding & Grant Management: Recognized for securing funding, grants, and other resources for scientific equipment acquisition and laboratory expansions.• Client Relations & Networking: Strong network and client acquisition skills, enabling meaningful collaborations between academia and industry, and enhancing portfolios with new products and science services.• International Exposure: Represented institutions at major scientific and industry conferences worldwide. Show less

Designing more than 3000 m2 of biological and chemical research laboratories and scientific institutes with full equipment (Office to Lab) - designing, supervising and directing: constructors, technologists and construction teams, including:2007 - 2008 prof. Krzysztof Ginalski (UW) - 200 m2, 2014 - 2015 prof. Krzysztof Woźniak (UW) - 400 m2, 2021 - 2024 prof. Agnieszka Chacińska - more than 2,200 m2and other ongoing consultations on the spaceplan and laboratory adaptations… Show more Designing more than 3000 m2 of biological and chemical research laboratories and scientific institutes with full equipment (Office to Lab) - designing, supervising and directing: constructors, technologists and construction teams, including:2007 - 2008 prof. Krzysztof Ginalski (UW) - 200 m2, 2014 - 2015 prof. Krzysztof Woźniak (UW) - 400 m2, 2021 - 2024 prof. Agnieszka Chacińska - more than 2,200 m2and other ongoing consultations on the spaceplan and laboratory adaptations, including selecting state-of-the-art and all other essential equipment. Show less

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Cooperation with Companies and Academic units in the field of R&D; Acquiring external funds for R&D activity; Managing Lab Managers, Technicians and Core Facilities; Development of new technologies and research solutions; Design, launch, and relocation of the entire new Institute; Working in an international environment.

Biological And Chemical Research Centre, Warsaw, Poland

Create one of the largest Core Facilities at the University of Warsaw by building bridges of an extensive academic and industrial community network:• Consulting research projects, grant applications, and services tailored to academic and commercial users.• Collaborating with customers from academia and industry - liaising, supervising, and assisting customers, sharing knowledge and experience.• Cooperating and co-supervising Core Facility researchers, staff, postdocs, PhD and MSc… Show more Create one of the largest Core Facilities at the University of Warsaw by building bridges of an extensive academic and industrial community network:• Consulting research projects, grant applications, and services tailored to academic and commercial users.• Collaborating with customers from academia and industry - liaising, supervising, and assisting customers, sharing knowledge and experience.• Cooperating and co-supervising Core Facility researchers, staff, postdocs, PhD and MSc students.• Development of biological pipelines and services tailored to industry needs (including tenders).• Acquire local and international partners through personal involvement in promotion, negotiations, and on-site meetings.• Maintain close cooperation with commercial clients, including Pikralida, Celon Pharma, Molecure, WPD-Pharmaceuticals, Cellis, Leaderna Biostructures, Innvigo, PGZ Nitrochem, Innox, Natoro, BioSENS LABS.• Expanded collaboration by co-managing the Cryomicroscopy and Electron Diffraction Core Facility at CeNT, UW. Show less

Centrum Nauk Biologiczno-Chemicznych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego

Postdoctoral researcher and Lab Manager in Structural Biology Group, Design and completion of laboratory and office space for a new laboratory headed by Professor Krzysztof Woźniak.

Department Of Molecular Physiology And Biological Physics

Improving qualifications in the field of scientific research management, management of scientific teams, interdisciplinary cooperation, commercialization of research results and entrepreneurship.

Centre Of New Technologies Warsaw, Poland

Postdoctoral fellow and Grant Leader contributing to several research projects.

Interdisciplinary Centre For Mathematical And Computational Modelling

Assistant Professor and Researcher contributing to several research projects including management of Polish Agency for Enterprise Development project. Design and completion of experimental laboratory headed by Professor Krzysztof Ginalski. Two awards from Polish Biochemical Society Award in the honor of J.K. Parnas.

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Ph.D. student, supervisor Prof. Magdalena Boguta, thesis title: „Genetic interactions of MRF1 encoding yeast mitochondrial release factor”

Biotechnology, Faculty Of Chemistry

M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Technology of drugs and biologically active substances and cosmetics; Supervisors - Prof. Jan Plenkiewicz and Prof. Aleksandra Wysłouch-Cieszyńska (Department of Biophysics, IBB, PAS), thesis title „Semisynthesis of selectively phosphorylated inhibitor 4E-BP1 of initiation of translation”.

Postdoc, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Post Doc and Lab Manager Structural Biology Group (BCRC UW) headed by dr Maria Gorna. Post Doc and Lab Manager.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry, 2007

Activities and Societies: Ph.D. student, supervisor Prof. Magdalena Boguta, thesis title: „Genetic interactions of MRF1 encoding yeast.

Master Of Science - Msc, Biotechnology