* Innovative and strategic biotechnology professional with strong foundations in scientific research, operations and business development having worked at the nexus of multiple disciplines.* >25 years of cumulative academic and industrial experience; R&D, process development and scale up, production technology development in reputable, leaders-in-class companies.* Extensive hands on (and current) laboratory experience with fermentation biology, molecular biology and biochemistry, single use as well as conventional bioreactors for production in microbial, algal, mammalian and avian cell lines. * Designed, managed and executed a number of programs which utilized multidisciplinary approaches involving bio-process/fermentation/downstream/formulation technology development, metabolic pathway engineering, protein structure, genomics research and materials/surface biology/chemistry R&D for biologics, biofuels, ag-, chemicals, personal and health care industry.* Managed Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), packaging, storage, technology transfer, regulatory and licensing aspects of two pharmaceutical projects, the first related to oncology drug candidates and the second related to mitigating the opioid abuse risk.* Worked with the Board of Directors, CEOs, senior management and R&D professionals.* Skilled in preparing business/operating plans, designing and conducting feasibility/proof of concept studies, screening and evaluating projects, conducting due diligence and responding to the inquiries for a number of acquisition candidate projects.* Specialist in de-risking projects by bridging the R&D outcomes with markets and bringing operational and organizational efficiency in processes, project timelines, cost, quality control, regulatory compliance, permits and approvals.* Evaluates and manages scientific and business risks by utilizing synergistic interplay of intellectual property protection, commercial exclusivity, operational excellence, regulatory compliance and a clear market focus.