-Experienced scientist in management of research and biotechnology development with a focus on plant-made biopharmaceuticals -Led multi-functional groups spanning molecular biology, line development, process and assay development, genetic engineering, biochemistry, plant biology and process optimization via quantitative methods-Strategic and accomplished leadership in the development of enabling technologies and product development-Innovative, results-driven leadership with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork resulting in broad patent portfolio-Obtained and led over 15 external partnerships representing several major pharmaceutical companies-Successful management of technology transfer into GMP manufacturing-Effective management of departmental priorities, budget and personnel organization, skilled in program and project management with excellent communication and time management skills-Expertise in recombinant protein expression, monoclonal antibodies, vaccine antigens and other therapeutic protein productionSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN LEADERSHIP OF R & D: - Innovative, results-driven leadership with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork resulting in 13 issued US Patents- Development of a robust biomanufacturing process for cGMP production of therapeutic proteins for human clinical trials- Optimization of gene expression -Upstream process optimization resulting in cost improvement by over 50%- Development, implementation and technology transfer of a large scale disposable bioproduction format into cGMP manufacturing for Clinical Phase 2/3- Served as an active participant on the Executive Management and Business Development teams as the lead technology representative for strategic decisions- Obtained and successfully led and project managed over 20+ external collaborations, responsible for all meetings, reports and communications