Sandra (Sandee) Sutera Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Established a strategic operations team responsible for Alliance Management, Program Management, Research Operations, Laboratory Operations, and cultural engagement to drive progress on the Moderna Genomics long-term vision. Implemented infrastructure where none existed and unified cross-functional leadership to develop and execute cohesive plans for drug discovery and preclinical development. • Synchronized strategic imperatives with actionable work plans and goals in partnership with the CSO / GM, and Lead Team Members to set direction for Moderna Genomics.• Initiated comprehensive mechanisms for gathering feedback on operational pain points and generated solutions for improvements that contributed to a more efficient, cohesive, and high-performing organization.• Advanced innovative technology by collaborating with team leads to create roadmaps and goals. As project manager for discovery of a novel Prime Editor, developed a comprehensive strategy and integrated operational plan.• Served as the Alliance Manager for external partnership. Coordinated clear communication and alignment while working closely with the legal and business development teams to navigate contractual requirements and ensure compliance with the agreement. • Catalyzed cultural transformation by building a team of positive influencers responsible for inspiring togetherness, engagement, and meaningful change across all teams.• Managed and maintained a yearly operating budget of $60M including research spend, external spend, and headcount. Facilitated quarterly reforecasts in close collaboration with the Financial Planning and Analysis function.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Promoted to lead the Program Management Organization to support clinical development across the entire portfolio including Oncology, Rare Disease, and Infectious Disease. Managed the Respiratory Portfolio as a strategic partner to the Heads of Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Development.• Re-structured the PMO to align by therapeutic area, strategically hired and promoted Directors to lead each area and form the PM Lead Team. Scaled the team to 40 members.• Developed organizational and lead team charters, established robust infrastructure and standards for onboarding, training, and talent development. • Championed the scaling and continuous improvement of tools and processes for managing short and long-term forecasts for clinical trial material to inform investments decisions and strategic planning.• Fostered connections with senior leaders to establish roles/responsibilities and ways of working to synthesize and streamline cross-departmental operations for regulatory preparations, hand-offs from discovery and preclinical to clinical development, and collaborations with CMC.• Orchestrated seamless integration of the development efforts for a respiratory combination portfolio, which included the RSV, Flu and COVID programs. Led operations to ensure these programs worked together effectively. Fostered big-picture thinking, aided in decision-making processes, and promoted cohesion to ensure strategic alignment.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Led Program Management for the Infectious Disease portfolio and acted as Lead PM for the COVID program. • Expanded the PM Team from 12 to 18 to support the Infectious Disease portfolio and continued to contribute to enhancements in organizational capabilities, tools, and processes.• Integrated into the COVID Program as lead PM. Revamped team operations to align with product development workstreams and maximize cross-functional integrations within the Franchise; Responded to organizational growth and implemented a sustainable PM staffing model that maintained institutional knowledge and leveraged standardized processes across Moderna.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Joined Moderna as a founding member of Program Management and Lead Program Manager for the CMV Program. Rapidly advanced to manage the Late Development PM Team. • Refined the program strategy and developed execution plans and team operating model to accelerate the development a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine. Drove Phase 2 and Phase 3 start-up including preparations for regulatory interactions. Shifted organizational focus from near to long-term goals by leveraging integrated development plans and Target Product Profiles with consideration for the competitive landscape.• Scaled the PM team from 3 to 12, working with the Head of Portfolio Analytics and Governance to implement a development program operating model, governance standards, and PM tools/processes. • Maximized productivity, fostered positive culture, ensured alignment and adaptability in rapidly changing landscape by developing and implementing PM team infrastructure and competency standards.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Fostered an empowered team culture and developed Project Managers through strategic leadership and staffing while maintaining vital stakeholder relationships. Coached and mentored project managers to enhance leadership and capabilities, leading to successful portfolio delivery, milestone achievements, regulatory submissions and approvals, and product launches.• Progressed from managing a six-person early phase Oncology team to leading a 17-person team across the Diabetes portfolio, with expanded responsibilities in the International Business Unit.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

As the lead Program Manager for Verzenio® (HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer), built program from the ground up. Developed and executed strategies for progression into clinical trials, expansion into Phase 3, and preparation of the first new drug application.• Drove strategic vision and program execution to accelerate Verzenio® from preclinical stages into clinical studies and expand into Phase 3 and global markets.• Led a cross-functional team in preparing regulatory documents and operations for Breakthrough Therapy Designation and the first New Drug Application.• Initiated process improvements within the PM community while serving as a mentor and coach to peers.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

Education record

Minor, Chemistry

Other; Hmx Fundamentals Online Certificate Program - Immunology