Trenton, New Jersey, United States
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.
● 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
• 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.