LuAnna Lemon

Dynamic Oncology & Infectious Disease In Vivo Pharmaceutical Scientist * Delivering High Profile Data Packages * Results Driven * Leader * Educator

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

About

Experienced Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Skilled in Biosafety, Oncology, Animal Welfare, Molecular Biology, and Drug Development. Strong research professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Psychology from Vassar College.

Experience

  • Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (Full-time · 6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Scientist
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Associate Scientist
      Jul 2020 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      ● Independently design, execute and analyze in vivo studies to progress programs in the pipeline ● Develop and optimize new preclinical mouse models to evaluate efficacy, PK/PD of novel entities ● Collaborate efforts across teams to support program progression ● Lead In vivo Pharmacologist on multiple programs. Provide input and advise on next steps for in vivo studies ● Actively participate and share study findings in core team meetings and larger forums with senior leadership

  • Pfizer (18 yrs 8 mos)
    • Oncology Senior Scientist
      Nov 2017 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Developed and optimized in vivo models for various types of studies, including efficacy, biomarker, PK/PD and distribution, and new target identification • Provided technical support for preclinical and clinical oncology projects while collaborating simultaneously with several project teams and across partner lines, driving strategy and clinical decisions for Ibrance, Mylotarg and Bosulif • Contributed to study design, analyzed study data, and delivered and presented data packages to research project leaders, program teams, and departmental meetings • Authored SOPs for technical procedures and contributed data, writing, and editing to manuscripts, and scientific posters • Co-managed the departmental cell bank for multiple sites to assist in cross-site sharing of cell lines, as well as limit the duplication of same cell line purchases, making purchases both within the U.S. and internationally. • Heavily involved in pre-clinical data review, QC/ audits, final analysis and interpretation (including the development of reports and presentations) • Managed and mentored junior level scientists, working students, and interns • Became a subject matter expert in several techniques enabling me to train individuals within my group and departments with animal handling and dosing.

    • Oncology Scientist
      Sep 2012 - Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Oncology Research Scientist I
      Feb 2002 - Aug 2012 · 10 yrs 7 mos