Los Angeles, California, United States
I am a strategic thinker, computational scientist and innovator with deep experience in biopharma R&D. 💻 I bring a pragmatic, data-driven perspective to evaluation and implementation of new technology. 👨🏼🏫 I am valued as an effective communicator of complex scientific and technical concepts. 🧬 I have direct experience in the theory and application of machine learning in the life sciences. 💊 I have built and led integrated teams of data scientists and IT specialists in delivering novel computing-enabled solutions for discovery and translational R&D.
Provided strategic vision and expertise for selection and onboarding of innovative technology and scientific collaborations. Introduced new systems into the research environment such as hybrid cloud computing, machine learning, and SaaS/PaaS. Managed a diverse, cross-functional technical team with capabilities spanning life science and technology.
Devised and executed translational informatics strategy for drug discovery and biologics R&D. Represented regional research informatics activities in global R&D IS planning, strategy, and integration. Member of Global R&D Leadership Team and Global R&D Week Steering Committees. Contributed expertise to multiple due diligence teams assessing external drug discovery opportunities. Coordinated cross-functional team of data engineers to address regional data management and analytics challenges.
Directed cheminformatics and bioinformatics activities across Genzyme science sites. Responsible for drug discovery foundation systems for data capture, registration, analysis, and reporting. Launched and managed a global scientific knowledge networking platform. Supported computational and statistical research, laboratory and data analysis automation, and knowledge management informatics. Member of IT Leadership Team and Drug and Biomaterial Management Team.
Launched and staffed a team of bioinformatics scientists. Managed the design and development of new software and database tools for analysis of gene expression. Supported genomics research teams with acquisition, configuration, and use of software and database resources. Initiated and managed scientific interactions through multiple external bioinformatics and genomics collaborations.
Launched and staffed a team of bioinformatics scientists. Managed the design and development of new software and database tools for analysis of gene expression. Supported genomics research teams with acquisition, configuration, and use of software and database resources. Initiated and managed scientific interactions through multiple external bioinformatics and genomics collaborations.