Areas of Expertise- Project management Certification, eligible for PMP exam.- Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration- Regulatory Compliance: FDA/ICH, Due Diligence, POC, 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, 510K, IVDD, and IVDR- Project Planning, Execution, & Conclusion, Risk management & Mitigation- Biotechnology Research & Development- Experimental Design & Optimization- Biochemistry, Animal Studies and Cell-Based Assays- Mentorship and Presentation- CRO, Biopharma, Biomedical & Medical deviceExperienced Project Manager with a solid track record in R&D, medical device, and drug product development. Proven ability to manage complex projects within scope, budget, and regulatory constraints. Skilled in team leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication, consistently delivering exceptional results. Actively enhancing leadership skills through the 'Dynamic Leadership Path' with Toastmasters and serving as VP-PR for the BBraun club. PR member of the Iranian American Chamber of Commerce event planning committee since 2015. Passionate about nature, with leadership experience as a Sierra Club Leader, organizing hiking and camping expeditions. Seeking to leverage project management expertise to support local small businesses and nonprofit organizations.I am open to help you with your pre-startup research and business development, setting up your lab, managing your projects and connect you with the venture capital.Be proactive and contact me at neda.pelar@gmail.comText me at 562-608-6740
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Independent ConsultantNeda Consulting ServicesIrvine, Ca, Us
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Vp Of Clinical Relations And Project ManagementHealth And Heaven Oct 2024 - PresentI am partnering with H&H as a Clinical Relations and Project Management VP.https://healthnheaven.com
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Project Manager - ConsultantSelf-Employed Jan 2019 - Nov 2024• Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery within State of California and Federal regulations.• Establish strong stakeholder relationships through regular communication updates and clear communication channels.• Monitor project performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned with company values.
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R&D Project ManagerHycor Biomedical Llc Jan 2023 - Aug 2024Garden Grove, California, Us• Directed a high-performing protein chemistry team for allergen production supporting allergy diagnostics.• Ensured regulatory compliance with GMP, QSR, EH&S, FDA & ICH regulations and constrains.• Assisted in preparing and submitting FDA, Due Diligence, POC, 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, 510K, IVDD, and IVDR documentation for NOVEOS and NOVEOS flex diagnostics platforms.• Achieved project milestones within established timeframes and budget through close cross-department collaboration.• Implemented interdepartmental strategies (Chemistry, QC & Manufacturing) by identifying procedural gaps and discrepancies, improving efficiency and quality.• Negotiated and onboarded qualified vendors, reducing monthly costs by 30%.• Mitigated risks by effectively communicating with upper management, stakeholders, and vendors ensuring smooth project progress. -
Principal ScientistNitto Avecia Pharma Services Sep 2021 - Nov 2022Irvine, Ca, Us• Planned and executed method development and validation for API/DS and DP in a cGMP environment, adhering to ICH and FDA regulations.• Delivered departmental performance goals, ensuring consistent revenue flow.•Served as SME, guiding project managers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet milestones within budget and schedule.• Prepared quality technical documentation, conducted complex testing, and provided data analysis for stakeholder presentations.• Managed an annual department budget of $100K for equipment, software, and resources. -
R&D Project ManagerAjk Biophatmaceutical Llc. Jan 2020 - Sep 2021• Managed all aspects of the project management process from planning to closure• Contributed to the commercialization of a PEGylated nanopeptide drug delivery agent from feasibility to pre-commercialization• Planned drug delivery lab projects, including contracts, scope of work, documentation, and resource forecasting• Monitored project progress and provided regular updates to upper management• Facilitated business development meetings with internal and external stakeholders and contractors using virtual communication tools• Identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies with team members• Analyzed data and reviewed ICH guidelines to assess companion documents, APIs, and DS of new compounds• Oversaw the scientific team of 3 scientists, identified action items, held the team accountable, and prepared reports and presentations for stakeholders.
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Laboratory Operations ManagerChapman University Jun 2017 - Dec 2019Orange, Ca, Us• Led multiple research projects with cross-functional teams, securing a $250K NIH grant and obtaining Health Department approval.• Designed and executed innovative drug delivery research, ensuring projects were completed within scope and on time.• Managed project documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and manuscripts, ensuring regulatory compliance with FDA, EH&S, and OSHA standards.• Provided mentorship and training to graduate students and lab personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.• Monitored and maintained lab equipment functionality through collaboration with vendors, ensuring project continuity and efficiency. -
Postdoctoral FellowChapman University School Of Pharmacy Mar 2015 - May 2017Us• Led prostate cancer and NF-KB pathway projects, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve key research milestones.• Secured a $50K DOD grant through effective communication and collaboration with the grant-writing team, contributing to the project's financial success.• Developed and maintained a strong understanding of regulatory standards (cGMP, GLP, GDP, ICH, ISO, CFRs), ensuring compliance in all project phases.• Fostered a collaborative environment, leveraging interpersonal skills to optimize team performance and project outcomes.• Contributed specialist input and insights to research activities, driving innovation and achieving research goals.•Engaged in scientific research on multiple projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovations. -
Research AssistantUcla Medical School, Div. Cardiology Mar 2014 - Dec 2014• Conducted eight successful mutations on the LPL gene, contributing to potential treatment developments.• Performed comprehensive literature reviews to inform study design and methodology, ensuring alignment with project objectives.• Mastered complex molecular biology techniques, providing valuable contributions to research initiatives.
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Translational Medicine Certification And ConsultantUcla Biomedical Research Dep. And Mrf Mar 2012 - Jul 2012• Evaluated the clinical drug development process from preclinical to phase III to marketing;• Inspected and reported the reasons for failure of 10 drugs developed in phase II and III;• Knowledgeable to design successful drug development plans by considering well-proposed hypotheses, biomarkers, methodologies, therapeutic PK/PD , target modulation, dose response, exposure response, and in vitro /in vivo/ in human interrelation;• Contributed to a non-profit organization, MRF, in accelerating time to market for new medicines.
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Graduate Researcher(Ms And Phd)Universidade De Brasília Jan 2001 - Nov 2010Brasília, Distrito Federal, BrPioneered the development and validation of magnetite nanoparticles (PAMF) as a biocompatible and versatile cancer drug delivery system. Innovative Problem-Solver: - Successfully saved six months of experimental work during a university-wide power outage by quickly coordinating with other departments, securing alternate lab space, and maintaining the continuity of critical experiments.- Verified PAMF’s biocompatibility, biodistribution, and anticancer effects in healthy and tumor-bearing mice, using an alternating magnetic field to induce hyperthermia.- Leveraged a wide array of methodologies including NMR, MTT, AgNOR staining, IHC, FACS, blood analysis, microsurgery, histology, microscopy (light and electron), mitotic index, genotoxicity assay, cell death assay, solid tumor inoculation, and tissue culture.- Collaborative Innovator: Invented two new AC device prototypes and upgraded existing equipment for MHT purposes by collaborating with national and international engineering departments.Conducted statistical data analysis with SPSS15, applying Means, t-test, ANOVA, and Mann-Whitney tests to ensure robust and accurate results.- Developed and implemented new protocols and SOPs for tumor inoculation, processing, and staining, optimizing procedures for NMR and microscopic analysis.Mentor and Educator: Taught immunology and histology to undergraduate students and provided mentorship, fostering the next generation of scientists.- Regularly attended conferences to stay at the forefront of cancer research and drug delivery technologies, contributing to ongoing professional development. -
Certified Nurse-Midwife (Cnm)Hospitals May 1994 - Aug 2000• Provided full-scope midwifery care to women and neonates in hospital and at home;• Provided counseling and psycho-socio-emotional support; • Assisted with CQI program and initial set-up of two women centers for full-scope midwifery services and a center for Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum operation;• Successfully implemented educational public workshops, seminars, and presentations in order to increase women and targeted population general health, diseases, and prevention awareness;• Supervised the patient’s care team, identified, planed, implemented and evaluated the nursing care requirements for patients.
Neda S Pelar, Ph.D., Pmi Education Details
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University Of BrasiliaMolecular Pthology/Nanomedicine/Cancer Treatment/Drug Delivery Systems -
University Of BrasiliaNanobiotechnology/Molecular Pathology -
Shahid Beheshti UniversityNurse-Midwife -
Uc IrvineProgram Management
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Neda S Pelar, Ph.D., Pmi attended University Of Brasilia, University Of Brasilia, Shahid Beheshti University, Uc Irvine.
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