Ken Dick Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Pacific Northwest (Seattle-Base)

Research, Development & Clinical Research Advisor to academic, government and industry clients. Focusing on pre- and post- sales customer support involving experimental design, technical processing, analyzing multiplexed assays relevant to various biomedical models (immune-oncology, serology, inflammation, drug phamacokinetics, pharmaocodynamics and toxicity, including organ transplant efficacy and rejection). Uses depth of experience to propose successful solutions to novel challenges.

Bothell, Wa

Increased sales 500% over three years. Performed Art Reprographics services, Manufactured fine art giclee prints (paper, canvas, cards) of 100 original images, Marketed studio services and multiple product lines through www.mwaldelestudio.com website, Constant Contact, Hootsuite and Facebook. Accepted into top the 5% tier of juried art fair west of the Mississippi and marketed to over 500,000 attendees. Ran studio operations and logistics across all sales and marketing channels and managed… Show more Increased sales 500% over three years. Performed Art Reprographics services, Manufactured fine art giclee prints (paper, canvas, cards) of 100 original images, Marketed studio services and multiple product lines through www.mwaldelestudio.com website, Constant Contact, Hootsuite and Facebook. Accepted into top the 5% tier of juried art fair west of the Mississippi and marketed to over 500,000 attendees. Ran studio operations and logistics across all sales and marketing channels and managed balance sheets, budgeting and forecasting. Sales management through point of sale, eCommerce, commissioned galleries and field sales representatives. Direct sales experience and intensive market research identified best practices moving forward will focus on gallery representation, competitions and commissioned sales teams. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

The Univ Washington - Seattle National Primate Center needed a details-oriented individual to identify under-served organizational needs. Seven month collaboration with key stakeholders outlined and implemented corrective actions which successfully improved federal NIH grant compliance and reporting. Work led to joining new Center for Shared Services to provide fiscal analysis and support on complex business arrangements across multiple academic departments within the Univ of Washington Health… Show more The Univ Washington - Seattle National Primate Center needed a details-oriented individual to identify under-served organizational needs. Seven month collaboration with key stakeholders outlined and implemented corrective actions which successfully improved federal NIH grant compliance and reporting. Work led to joining new Center for Shared Services to provide fiscal analysis and support on complex business arrangements across multiple academic departments within the Univ of Washington Health Sciences Administration. Bike/bus commuting 16 miles to current position.Earlier, UW-Bothell campus had entirely different reimbursement programs at each of its seven departments. Researched and identified administrator, faculty, staff, student and visitor expense reimbursement needs and determined where the common procedural and knowledge gaps occurred. Worked with all department administrators and central funding agencies to compile best practices into two standardized, single-page, fillable PDF documents (with educational links). All stakeholders reported a dramatic improvement in the speed and accuracy of the multi-million dollar reimbursement program without requiring additional user training. Post-launch quality assurance showed the new program's procedures and resources complied with strict regulatory requirements across all four funding agencies (Non-profit, University, State, Federal). Final expenses and reimbursement program procedures and responsibilities were smoothly transferred to centralized UW-Bothell Fiscal and Audit Services. Show less

Alameda, Ca

Field Applications Scientist -West Coast- Helped new scientists adapt their workflow to using a highly touch-sensitive technology that could deliver low pg/mL quantification of plasma biomarkers if performed carefully. Worked in a number of challenging lab environments to ensure scientific success and client satisfaction.- Delivered scientific presentations on technology and training for assay development, analysis and troubleshooting.- Identified goals and criteria, experimental… Show more Field Applications Scientist -West Coast- Helped new scientists adapt their workflow to using a highly touch-sensitive technology that could deliver low pg/mL quantification of plasma biomarkers if performed carefully. Worked in a number of challenging lab environments to ensure scientific success and client satisfaction.- Delivered scientific presentations on technology and training for assay development, analysis and troubleshooting.- Identified goals and criteria, experimental work plans, critical reagents, protocols and milestones for technical evaluations. - Hands-on verification of manufactured immunoassay kits in-house for plasma and serum samples.- Performed on-site instrument IQ/OQ/PQ and assay validation at clinical pharmacology and testing labs (Pharma/CRO’s).- Confirmed capabilities of technology for biomarker hypothesis testing and patient selection. Show less

Bothell, Wa

- Initiated and coordinated global clinical research business collaborations and partnerships with academia, industry and clinical labs.- Presented seminars and technical workshops at international society and internal pharma conferences.- Performed market research and competitive analyses of assay kit offerings.- Wrote collaboration proposals and reviewed milestones with senior management and clients.- Assisted product development and marketing teams in publishing data sheets… Show more - Initiated and coordinated global clinical research business collaborations and partnerships with academia, industry and clinical labs.- Presented seminars and technical workshops at international society and internal pharma conferences.- Performed market research and competitive analyses of assay kit offerings.- Wrote collaboration proposals and reviewed milestones with senior management and clients.- Assisted product development and marketing teams in publishing data sheets, kit protocols and assay development guidelines. Show less

West Coast

- Supported West Coast technical sales, marketing initiatives and customer-led evaluations for a manufacturer of an acoustic plasma biomarker detection technology.- Worked with account managers, in-house R&D and product managers to identify customer goals, success criteria, critical reagents, protocols.- Coordinated resources, developed demonstration plans and assessed customers’ training needs.- Performed on-site technical demonstrations and evaluations. - Coordinated and… Show more - Supported West Coast technical sales, marketing initiatives and customer-led evaluations for a manufacturer of an acoustic plasma biomarker detection technology.- Worked with account managers, in-house R&D and product managers to identify customer goals, success criteria, critical reagents, protocols.- Coordinated resources, developed demonstration plans and assessed customers’ training needs.- Performed on-site technical demonstrations and evaluations. - Coordinated and qualified new installations and delivered onsite/web based training- Advised and troubleshot issues related to technical skills, biochemistry/assay design, experimental design, software, instruments and consumables. Show less

Western North America

Shifted career in order to give back what I learned in biotechnology to new researchers in the field. Supported four Western North American sales teams representing a capital equipment manufacturer. 70% Travel.- Delivered scientific presentations, demonstrations, training and technical support. - Imaging applications: cell signaling, ELISpot, Western blots, protein arrays, FLISA and preclinical xenograft and spontaneous tumors.- Advised scientists on design of evaluations for… Show more Shifted career in order to give back what I learned in biotechnology to new researchers in the field. Supported four Western North American sales teams representing a capital equipment manufacturer. 70% Travel.- Delivered scientific presentations, demonstrations, training and technical support. - Imaging applications: cell signaling, ELISpot, Western blots, protein arrays, FLISA and preclinical xenograft and spontaneous tumors.- Advised scientists on design of evaluations for successful comparison against other technologies. - Generated demo reports and moderated data review and Q&A sessions (in person or online).- Installed instruments, performed IQ/OQ and troubleshot issues. - Trained researchers on reagent and assay development, experimental design, data acquisition, image analysis and troubleshooting/optimization. Show less

Bothell, Wa

Biochemist and Cell Biologist holding increasing roles and responsibilities for discovering drug leads and building intellectual property around novel drug development candidates and their disease targets. Coordinated projects that ultimately provided the business justification for therapeutic development. Discoverer of lead drug candidate developed and marketed under the trade name of Zydelig.Fostered orphan drug discovery projects from inception through preclincal validation of both… Show more Biochemist and Cell Biologist holding increasing roles and responsibilities for discovering drug leads and building intellectual property around novel drug development candidates and their disease targets. Coordinated projects that ultimately provided the business justification for therapeutic development. Discoverer of lead drug candidate developed and marketed under the trade name of Zydelig.Fostered orphan drug discovery projects from inception through preclincal validation of both drug candidate and drug target. Responsibilities included: cloning, sequencing, bacterial transformation, mammalian transfection, expression, purification, biophysical and kinetic characterization, assay development and optimization, scale-up and staging for automated high throughput screening, potency and selectivity followup, medicinal chemistry structure activity relationships, preclinical formulation, pharmacokinetics and distribution, drug patenting and technology transfer. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Bench Scientist isolating novel tumor growth factors from biological sources. Contributed to efforts to validate Oncostatin M cytokine for cancer indications.

Certification, Biomedical Regulatory Affairs / Clinical Affairs

Completed one year certification program with broad coverage of FDA and EMEA regulations of drug, biologic and medical device research.

Ms, Biochemistry

Graduate Studies in Anaerobic protein purification and enzymology.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology

Chemical synthesis of enzyme inhibitors