Melissa Hernandez-Dobkin Email & Phone Number

Weybridge, GB

• Study leader and primary operational contact for 1-3 trials, including behavioral testing and virtual trials
• Responsible for the implementation, conduct and tracking of study trials in compliance with ICH/GCP and local regulations, company SOPs and written standards for the conduct of human subject research, study timelines.
• Oversight of clinical sites, CROs and vendor activities to provide operational and strategic leadership to assure successful delivery of trials
• Lead the coordination of cross-functional department activities to successfully achieve milestones and quality deliverables in study management

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Facilitate US launch of Poligrip Denture Adhesive 2023 Innovation Launch from ideation phase through launch at retailers; this includes managing stakeholders, creating workflows, timelines and planning sessions.
• Lead ideation sessions for Excedrin’s new innovation launch for 2023 with internal departments as well as being the point of contact for external suppliers involved on the project
• Manage FDA-mandated timelines while adhering to company SOPs to revamp the Advil, Excedrin and Voltaren NDA statements on pack to ensure compliance which included standup meetings, agile approach towards project.
• Maintain project documents in line with agreed GSK governance requirements through the stage gate process; having risk mitigation plans in place

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Americas Region Project Manager - GSK Future Leaders Program Rotation 4: December 2020 - April 2021
• Facilitate US launch activation of a brand artwork refresh project working closely with commercial stakeholders, supply and demand planners, and artwork leads to deliver full product roll-out to key customers such as.
• Create and build out framework and robust plan for Polident and Poligrip innovation launches in the US; tracking all project documentation and materials while connecting with stakeholders to ensure a successful launch
• Manage Advil’s label update project in a must-win market through timelines, RACI setup, stakeholder management, cross-functional team agility, and risk/issue review
• Maintain project documents in line with agreed GSK governance requirements through the stage gate process; having risk mitigation plans in place

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Rotation 3: March 2020 - December 2020: Associate Brand Manager, parodontax and Dental Appliance Care - Oral Health - GSK Future Leaders ProgramThe third 9-month rotation of the GSK Future Leaders Program focused in on.
• Co-lead for the successful commercial innovation launch of Polident's new range of products, leading to expansion of business and benefiting a wider range of our consumers.
• Co-lead for the successful innovation launch or parodontax new products, assisting in the development of short and long term brand strategies for the business.
• Help expand the e-commerce strategy in line with brand strategy
• Commercial lead for internal content review process; liaison between internal brand and creative agencies
• Measure performance and identify drivers and drainers across the parodontax & Denture Care business to drive marketing effectiveness and consumption growth

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Rotation 2: June 2019 – February 2020: Consumer Healthcare R&D New Product Development Scientist Associate - Digestive HealthThe second 9-month rotation of the GSK Future Leaders Program focused in on the scientific.
• Led Tums expansion project - overseeing stability protocols, determination of various packaging options impact, and quality check
• Conduct literature review and analytical R&D recommendation on new product development for Benefiber in order to better inform stakeholders determining Benefiber innovation pipeline
• Co-led initial Tums innovation NPD activities such as supplier meetings, regulatory review and approval, and medical discussions on efficacy of innovation
• Supplier site visit to facilitate and oversee batch trials of Benefiber's product development

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Rotation 1: September 2018 – May 2019: Consumer Healthcare R&D Innovation - Rx to OTC Switch The first 9-month rotation of the GSK Future Leaders program started off within R&D Innovation, specifically Rx to OTC.
• Assess key future Rx to OTC switch molecules - including their safety, efficacy, pharmacologic, and commercial backgrounds
• Oversee and run a landscape consumer sensory study to drive product innovation satisfactory to the consumer’s wants and needs
• Facilitate consumer research study that aims to understand consumer needs with certain conditions, experiencing firsthand the “consumer first” foundation of our science

Gainesville, Florida, US

• Help run custom exome sequencing processes for clients
• Communicate with clients to provide updates for their DNA sample results throughout process
• Prepare client samples and liquid handler robots for DNA analysis

Germantown, Maryland, US

• Created and ran gene cloning experiments with various plants and fruits to enhance trait characterization
• Learned to work independently in a lab setting; fully accountable for project errors and next steps
• Developed results and data efficiently to meet biotech industry needs

• Worked with a PhD student on characterizing the molecular genetic mechanisms of peanut nodulation
• Conducted PCR, DNA extraction, Sanger sequencing, and gel electrophoresis procedures to clone the genes that control peanut nodulation

• Worked alongside a team that is actively researching ways to improve the treatment process and effects of the citrus greening disease, Huanglongbing
• Collected polarized images of citrus leaf samples that are affected by citrus greening disease to analyze the effects of the citrus greening disease over time
• Participated in image analysis and individually created a project to alleviate the harsh effects of the citrus greening disease

Austin, TX, US

• Communicated with current residents and parents to handle housing issues such as repairs, rent collection, and questions about lease agreements
• Facilitated resident events to establish a sense of community within the apartment complex
• Assisted in marketing campaigns on and off campus to attract potential residents to tour the property and sign a lease agreement