Resume
The Highlights
What I Do:
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Build and scale Program Management Office (PMO), Stage-Gate framework, processes for governance, portfolio prioritization, and strategic planning
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Enable efficient executive decision-making in global, matrixed environments
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Build cross-functional, global product development and strategic program teams to work fluidly and efficiently to deliver results with minimal churn
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Coordinate technical, commercial, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, quality, finance, and operational resources and stakeholders across multiple international locations to deliver on project goals
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Recognized throughout multiple organizations for bringing structure to ambiguity, driving alignment across complex matrixed organizations, solving enterprise-wide execution challenges, and consistently delivering strategic initiatives that accelerated innovation and growth
Work
Experience
2023 - 2026
Senior Director, Program Management
Creyon Bio
Joined an early-stage biotechnology company to lead strategic programs and instill program execution excellence across research, technology development, and drug development initiatives. Worked closely with scientific leaders, functional partners, and executive stakeholders to establish consistent planning processes, improve communication, manage program risks, and ensure successful delivery of highly complex cross-functional programs in a rapidly evolving environment.
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Coordinated over 20 cross-functional development programs spanning proof-of-concept research, technology development, preclinical studies, IND-enabling activities, CMC, and clinical development while ensuring alignment across scientific, operational, and business stakeholders.
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Developed scaled stage-gate program management processes that improved planning, milestone tracking, visibility, communication, issue resolution, and execution across multiple concurrent development programs operating in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.
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Partnered closely with scientists, functional leaders, Finance, and external collaborators to establish priorities, identify dependencies, proactively manage risks, and support informed program decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
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Prepared executive-ready program updates, status reports, and risk summaries that provided executive leadership, Board members, investors, and strategic partners with clear visibility into milestones, resource and budget considerations, and business priorities.
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Led portfolio planning activities by coordinating information across multiple programs, evaluating timelines, identifying resource considerations, and helping leadership prioritize development opportunities across immunology and rare disease portfolios.
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Drove planning, activities, communication and data delivery for collaborations with external companies, including big-10 pharma
2023
Associate Director, Program Management - Oncology
Illumina
Transitioned into the Oncology Business Unit to drive strategic programs supporting business growth, product portfolio optimization, and customer-focused initiatives.
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Managed concurrent strategic cross-functional initiatives to achieve Oncology Business Unit objectives, coordinating activities across Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Support, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.
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Collaborated with business leaders and functional stakeholders to define program priorities, establish governance, align resources, and maintain visibility into multiple concurrent initiatives supporting commercial growth.
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Facilitated planning sessions, program reviews, and stakeholder meetings that improved communication, accelerated issue resolution, and maintained alignment across diverse functional organizations operating within a matrixed environment.
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Coordinated program timelines, managed dependencies, monitored risks, and proactively addressed execution challenges to keep strategic initiatives progressing according to business expectations and delivery commitments.
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Built strong collaborative relationships across commercial, technical, and operational organizations, enabling effective cross-functional execution while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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Consistently served as a trusted program partner capable of navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and bringing structure to complex initiatives without relying on formal organizational authority.
2008-2023
Project Manager to Associate Director Program Management -Product Development
Illumina
Progressed through multiple leadership promotions over a fifteen-year career based on consistent delivery of complex global product development programs, exceptional cross-functional leadership, and strategic execution.
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Directed global cross-functional core teams and extended project organizations of more than 100 scientists, engineers, software developers, manufacturing leaders, regulatory professionals, quality specialists, commercial teams, bioinformaticians, clinical experts, and operations personnel to successfully deliver complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
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Managed more than ten complete end-to-end product development lifecycles for Research Use Only (RUO) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products, overseeing strategic planning, scope definition, resource allocation, schedule management, risk mitigation, regulatory coordination, manufacturing readiness, commercial launch activities, and post-market product support.
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Led highly complex multidisciplinary programs spanning chemistry development, instrumentation, automation systems, software engineering, bioinformatics, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, clinical development, commercialization, and customer support while maintaining alignment with strategic business objectives.
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Successfully managed diverse innovation portfolios that included internally developed technologies, acquired technologies, strategic partnerships, and external co-development initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across technical teams while balancing business priorities, technical complexity, customer expectations, and organizational resources.
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Managed high-performing team of 3 project managers, supporting professional growth and consistent delivery of company priorities. Mentored more than ten non-direct-report project managers and team members in project management skills. Participated on hiring boards for over 30 roles across functions.
2004-2008
Senior Associate Scientist
Invitrogen
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Progressively expanded responsibilities from laboratory research into cross-functional project leadership, partnering with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing teams to transition new products from concept through commercialization. This experience established the technical expertise and program leadership capabilities that led to future executive roles in global program management.
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Independently managed multiple product development projects from early-stage research through process development, manufacturing transfer, and commercial launch.
1997-2001
Scientific roles in DNA Sequencing
Education
2001-2003
University of Montana
M.S. Recreation Management
Collated recreational tourism data collected around the state and included in publicly distributed monthly newsletter, providing critical information to recreation businesses around the state of Montana.
Thesis was on attitudes and opinions on Grizzly Bears, Mountain Lions and Wolves as supporting data for the wolf reintroduction efforts in Yellowstone National Park.
1995-1997
University of San Diego
B.A. Biology
Explored a wide range of Biology applications including genetics and ecology. Expanded scope of degree with communication, logic, and biomedical ethics courses.
Skills
& Expertise
Program Management | Strategic Programs | Cross-Functional Leadership | Product Development |
Portfolio Management | New Product Introduction (NPI) | Risk Management | Stakeholder Management | Program Planning | People Management | Product Commercialization | Process Improvement |
Business Operations | Executive Communications | Agile and Waterfall | Diagnostics |
Regulatory Coordination | Clinical Development | Resource Planning
Microsoft suite including MS Project, Google suite, Smarsheet, Asana, SAP, Planisware, Jira, Jama