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Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

» Led activities at a large biotech client, supporting various R&D programs including an early-stage biologics program (pre-R2D), early-stage gene therapy program (pre-R2D), and transitioned and supported a late stage Ph3 pivotal amyloid beta-targeting antibody program into the registration phase.» Managed activities at a small/medium biotech client site supporting pre-IND and IND submission phases across cell therapy and CAR-T programs.» Led cross-functional discussions, kept client… Show more » Led activities at a large biotech client, supporting various R&D programs including an early-stage biologics program (pre-R2D), early-stage gene therapy program (pre-R2D), and transitioned and supported a late stage Ph3 pivotal amyloid beta-targeting antibody program into the registration phase.» Managed activities at a small/medium biotech client site supporting pre-IND and IND submission phases across cell therapy and CAR-T programs.» Led cross-functional discussions, kept client teams on track with actions, risks, and decisions, and implemented tools actively used by the client to increase efficiency and communication. » Prepared teams for interactions with governance and collaboration partners. Assisted alliance management and regulatory functions with their workstreams. » Developed strong relationships with the client team and focused on optimizing meeting efficiency towards exception-based reporting and cross-functional discussion.» Initiated, optimized, and maintained various Project Management tools and processes, focusing especially on tracking and follow-up of actions, decisions, and opportunities across the client’s portfolio. Show less

Raritan, New Jersey

» As a CAR-T Manufacturing Lead, sought improvement to manufacturing efficiency of patient material as well as led continuous improvement projects within the cross-functional EM (Environmental Monitoring) Task Force. Contributed to APS (Aseptic process simulation) and PAI (Pre-Approval inspection)-related activities.» Processed CAR-T transduction and cell culture processes for clinical lots in a cGMP and highly regulated environment. Worked in an aseptic clean-room environment following GMP… Show more » As a CAR-T Manufacturing Lead, sought improvement to manufacturing efficiency of patient material as well as led continuous improvement projects within the cross-functional EM (Environmental Monitoring) Task Force. Contributed to APS (Aseptic process simulation) and PAI (Pre-Approval inspection)-related activities.» Processed CAR-T transduction and cell culture processes for clinical lots in a cGMP and highly regulated environment. Worked in an aseptic clean-room environment following GMP and GDP guidelines and contributed to APS (Aseptic process simulation) and PPQ (Process performance qualification)- related activities.» Utilized, maintained, and calibrated cell therapy equipment, including NC-200 cell counter, Miltenyi Prodigy cell sorter, Lovo cell processing system, sealers, welders, LFG, aseptic BSC hoods, G-Rex bioreactor, visual inspection stations, CRF, Cryocart, LN2 tank, among other equipment. Conducted IQ/OQ on NC-200 cell count equipment prior to use. Show less

Summit, New Jersey

» Fully trained and qualified on all processes» Communicated any ideas related to process development/improvement to appropriate teams» Processed CAR-T transduction and cell culture processes for clinical lots in a cGMP and highly regulated environment. Worked in an aseptic clean-room environment following GMP and GDP guidelines and contributed to APS (Aseptic process simulation) and PPQ (Process performance qualification)- related activities.» Utilized, maintained, and calibrated… Show more » Fully trained and qualified on all processes» Communicated any ideas related to process development/improvement to appropriate teams» Processed CAR-T transduction and cell culture processes for clinical lots in a cGMP and highly regulated environment. Worked in an aseptic clean-room environment following GMP and GDP guidelines and contributed to APS (Aseptic process simulation) and PPQ (Process performance qualification)- related activities.» Utilized, maintained, and calibrated cell therapy equipment, including Beckman Coulter multisizer, Lovo cell processing system, sealers, welders, aseptic BSC hoods, CRF, LN2 tank, among other equipment.» Active Member of Toastmasters CelOrators and LGBT Pride Alliance Organizations at Celgene Show less

North Brunswick, New Jersey

» Conducted compound management, plant tissue culture, mammalian cell culture, and Natural Products Chemistry techniques» Assisted in training of new employees.» Optimized forms and spreadsheets to track compound requests and submissions within the company» Managed data inventories in local platform and tracked and analyzed data extensively in Microsoft Excel

North Brunswick, New Jersey

» Conduct mammalian cell culture, and Natural Products Chemistry techniques» Achieved top recognition for research idea in planning meeting with executive team

North Brunswick, New Jersey

» Conduct plant tissue culture in Stevia

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Enacted strategies for Marketing culinary product on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media» Translated to and from Italian in communication with Italian manufacturers

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Laboratory of Dr. James Simon, New Brunswick, New Jersey» Developed efficient Plant Tissue Culture Procedures for Basil.» Composed research article and presented data to Masters Committee

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Organized Muslim Friday prayer for Rutgers students at Second Reformed Church, serving over 300 students» Oversaw Community Service, weekly speaker selection, logistics, and designated initiative leaders» Developed working relationship with Pastor of the church and church community

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Laboratory of Dr. Eric Lam» Discovered putative metacaspase genes in the newly-sequenced genome of duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza), a potential biofuel crop utilizing bioinformatics tools.

New Bruswick, New Jersey

» Increased followers on Facebook page and group to about 2,000 members through interactive posting» Coordinated with others to promote organization on Instagram, Twitter, and Blogs

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Founded cultural umbrella organization/student union consisting of 8 member organizations» Organized joint cultural events and assisted member orgs with promotion of their events» Represented AMOR in meetings with Rutgers administration, member executives, and affiliates

New Brunswick, New Jersey

» Expanded membership from a few active members to about 60-70 active members and c. 300 at large events» Cultivated networking connections and relationships with other organization

Waksman Institute, Rutgers University

» Laboratory of Dr. Pal Maliga» Generated transgenic Medicago plant lines transformed with a Gentamycin-Resistance Gene» Studied effects of chemicals on Tnt1 retrotransposon insertion and amplification in tobacco

Master'S Degree, Business And Science

Science and Technology Management Certificate Courses of interest: Project Management, Strategic Marketing for Science and Technology.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Plant Biology- Genetics Track

Courses of Interest: Algal Genomics, Plants for Bioenergy, Mutant Isolation and Analysis, Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics, Applied.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Genetics

Education record