Sai Sankar Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Jose, California, Us

Wearing Multiple Hats at VitroLabs: R&D Project Manager >> Product Operations Lead >> Operations Lead/Chief of Staff to COO >> Head of ProductR&D Project Manager: • Led cross-functional teams (R&D, Product, Operations) to execute research programs• Accelerated program delivery by 25% through streamlined resource allocation & timelines• Implemented risk mitigation strategies, reducing delays & ensuring on-time delivery• Managed million-dollar project budgets with 90% adherence to forecasts• Improved operational workflows, cutting development cycle times by 20%Product Operations Lead: • Directed product & lab operations, ensuring integration across teams while maintaining safety & excellence• Collaborated with leadership to align research with business strategy & optimize resource use• Drove process improvements in lab & office, enhancing efficiency & communication• Managed facilities & safety operations, ensuring regulatory compliance• Developed tools & metrics to improve product delivery & operational efficiencyOperations Lead/Chief of Staff: • Provided strategic direction across teams, aligning short- & long-term business goals• Partnered with leadership to ensure R&D programs aligned with corporate strategy• Advised the executive team, leading initiatives to optimize research & product development.• Drove operational & cultural changes, fostering a strong safety & efficiency culture• Managed partnerships with universities, CROs, & commercial partners for research & commercialization successHead of Product: • Led commercialization of VitroLabs' lab-grown leather, transitioning from R&D to market and collaborating with brands & innovators• Developed strategies for luxury markets (fashion, automotive, sporting goods) to drive product adoption• Leveraged market insights to align product development with the needs of luxury & sustainability-conscious customers

San Jose, California, Us

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Peer Reviewing articles and manuscripts related to mHealth, eHealth, and Research Protocols.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Reviewing articles and manuscripts related to biological and medical sciences.

New York, Us

Aquavit Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an international healthcare company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare technologies. We are paving the way for the future of personalized medicine through modern drug delivery systems.Our wide range of intellectual property covers the world‘s first desktop compounding technology, personalized injectable formulations, microchannel mesotherapy, repeated motion delivery using microchannels, and any combination therapy that can accommodate microchannel technology. We are conducting extensive research to bring the first FDA approved microchannel delivery of neurotoxins for the peri-orbital regions.Aquavit Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 145 West 57th StreetNew York, NY 10019

San Diego, California, Us

BioSapien Inc. is an early-stage biotech company developing novel biodegradable implantable products that deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for oncology indications. Our 3D-printed biodegradable implantable mesh MedChip enables precision delivery of FDA approved drugs directly to cancerous cells. The MedChip’s sophisticated ability for controlled drug release means only a fraction of the typical dose is required, thus reducing harmful side-effects and dramatically reducing costs associated with traditional systemic intravenous chemotherapy. It is 50x faster to create due to the manufacturing benefits of 3D printing. It does not require the frequent hospital visits that IV chemotherapy does as it has a continuously controlled slow-release as per in-vitro data.Beyond oncological applications, there are other pipeline drugs that can be delivered via our technology: hormones, steroids, etc.BioSapien Inc.255 W 36th StreetNew York, NY 10018

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Us

• Conducted Landscape Analysis and Market Mapping to identify key players, research trends and business opportunities in the 3D Bioprinting Industry• Lead Marketing & Business Development activities in the North America region, to facilitate SunP US’ business goals• Built deliverable briefs for creative execution and develop effective research and business collaboration opportunities• Represented and Managed company’s outreach programs: Trade shows, Conferences and Educational Workshops• Maintained Customer relationships and advocate feedback-oriented Product Development activitiesSunP Biotech5 Allison Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Testing current and future medical device technologies• User Interface Design• Preparation of Systems Requirements Specifications (SRS), Sequence Diagrams, Software Architecture Document (SAD)• Developing Bug and Incident management protocol• Developing Verification, Validation and Regression testing tools for the system• FDA approval and Market release• Market Research and Analysis for Future technologiesSonavex, Inc.2835 O'Donnell St Suite 200Baltimore, MD 21224

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

• Analyzed and generated Primary and Secondary market research reports for proposals submitted for the Coulter grant• Prepared Market assessment reports that informed strategic business plans for the translational research projects• Advocated potential strategic partners for proposal teams; such as investors, companies, academic institutions, etc.• Interacted with Licensing managers at the Office of Technology Commercialization, Entrepreneurs and Clinicians in the field of useDrexel University3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Synthesized Sol-gel Silica-based Nanoparticles as a controlled release antibiotic delivery device• Tested Synthesized materials for Anti-bacterial properties• Examined Release kinetics of incorporated pharmaceutical agents; for prevention and treatment of orthopedic surgical site infectionsCenter for Bio-active Materials and Tissue EngineeringSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesSouth 33rd Street, 107 Towne BuildingPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Boston, Ma, Us

• Research Assistant in the Division of Infectious Diseases under the guidance of Dr. Mihaela Gadjeva• Supporting the lab as an intern in the purification of cells and isolation of cellular components in order to characterize their biological activity• Also involved in assessing the impact of neutrophil cellular components on bio-film formation• Learnt laboratory techniques like Protein quantification, ELISA, Mice handling(Anesthesia, collecting eye wash and taking Conjunctival swabs), Bone marrow extraction and seeding macrophagesBrigham and Women's HospitalDepartment of MedicineInfectious Diseases181 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

Chennai, Tamilnadu, In

• Hands-on Training on Fermentation technology as a derivative of the microbial science• Studied the importance of fermentation in industrial sector especially in beverages, vaccines, foods, drugs etc. • Learnt Standardized analytic methods that are highly required in order to obtain the quality products through fermentation technology• Focused on basic understanding of the microbes and various techniques involved in downstream process of byproductsBioLim Centre for Science and Technology159/385, Konnur High RoadAyanavaramChennai, India 600023

Executive Mba, Strategic Leadership

Master’S Degree, Integrated Biomedical Engineering And Business

Bachelor’S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering