Beckman Coulter Genomics (formerly Cogenics)Senior Director (Site Head), Operations and Technology Development (R&D)
Aug. 2007 - Sep. 2010Morrisville, North Carolina, United StatesAs a site head, led a CLIA-certified, cGMP/GLP compliant molecular genomics, biobanking and biologics testing facility with responsibilities for day to day technical/scientific operations, Research & Development (R&D), informatics, quality, business operations, customer support, contract administration, and growth and profitability (P&L). Implemented automation and work-flow management systems, and process engineering solutions to support and improve operational efficiencies of a global (US, France, Germany and UK) clinical testing and molecular genomics organization. Led the unit through the sale and aligned with the new corporate strategy; Consolidated regulated facilities and setup a cGMP facility to offer Biologics testing services, which successfully completed >50 audits by pharma/biotech customers, and regulatory inspections by MHRA (UK) ad TGA (Australia).