Dynamic, decisive senior executive with a diverse background in basic, clinical and translational science, scientific program development and management, operations, policy, compliance, and strategic leadership. Developed, implemented, and managed large, diverse, multidisciplinary scientific programs and projects, established research resources and enhanced their utilization, promoted training and career development, enhanced translational research, disseminated research results, developed strategic alliances between government, academic, healthcare and the private sector to leverage resources and capacity across institutions. Devised streamlined work approaches, and optimized organizational structures, operations and fiscal management. Developed and implemented policies and process for workforce diversity, research integrity, research security and grants policy compliance. Applies an operational perspective to scientific program development and administration. Recognizes the value of leveraging capacity within and across organizations, ensuring open communication and information exchange to maximize resources and results. An intuitive, resourceful and action-oriented decision-maker with a proactive and strategic management style that looks beyond “status-quo” to identify hidden organizational potential.