Kelli Armstrong Email & Phone Number

✦ Summary ✦Dedicated, results-oriented, and collaborative research operations professional with over 16 years of experience in drug discovery, spanning from target identification through pre-IND stages. I started my career at the bench before transitioning to operations, giving me a well-rounded perspective on the drug discovery process. As a cross-functional team member, I excel in devising creative and flexible solutions to achieve objectives and drive successful outcomes. I am skilled in process optimization and implementing best practices, always prioritizing data-driven decision making in scientific or highly regulated environments. With a strong commitment to excellence, I bring a proven track record of delivering results and contributing to the success of drug discovery programs.✦ Areas of Expertise ✦ Research & Development | Operations | Strategic Planning | Risk Mitigation | Systems Implementation & Upgrade | Platform & Program Management | CRO/Vendor Engagement & Management | Data Architecture & Integrity Financial & Business Acumen | Contract Management | Progress Reporting | End-to-End Project Management✦ Key Achievements ✦ Managed flagship program and platform, overseeing timelines, budgets, and contracts for design, documentation, feasibility, and scope, resulting in successful execution and on-time, on-budget delivery. Fully integrated with the R&D team to provide strategic support for research functions in a dynamic start-up environment. Developed high-throughput CRISPR screen for primary immune cells using Lonza's Amaxa 96w electroporation system with FACS and MSD readouts, and implemented a customized data entry system to assess data quality and assay consistency. Supervised implementation of GDPR/HIPAA compliance governance for data and sample management.Please feel free to contact me at kelli.armstrong11@gmail.com.