Experienced leader in development of enzymes and genomics and molecular detection technologies. I deliver on-time and on-budget solutions addressing internal and external customer needs in genomics and nucleic acid detection. I build and lead high-performing product development teams and develop and implement commercial, financial, and intellectual property strategy. I focus complex development programs to provide industry-leading development cycles. I work throughout the company to ensure smooth product launches and positive customer experiences. I provide strong technical capabilities and broad-based background in management experience in large and small biotech firms.Technical Skills Proven theoretical and practical understanding of genomics and molecular diversity, molecular diagnostics, nucleic acid amplification, NGS technologies, enzyme engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, and detection. Expertise with current ISO 13485 compliant development and manufacturing processes, including design control, verification/validation, risk management, corrective and preventive actions, traceability, and documentation.  Leadership in every stage and function involved in successfully taking a product from concept to market, including market analysis, conceptualization, development, validation, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Extensive hands-on industrial lab experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, PCR, fluorescent detection, cloning, protein expression, purification and analysis, and assay development.Specialties: enzyme discovery and engineering, high throughput screening, applications development, bioinformatics, genomics, DNA and RNA sequencing technologies, metagenomics, virology, biodetectors, cloning, library construction, DNA amplification, protein engineering, expression, protein purification, project management, business development, regulatory affairs, promotional and technical writing including grants and patents.