A dynamic, results-driven sales leader with over 25 years of experience in Biotechnology, Life Science Research, and Clinical Diagnostics. Most recently served as the Global Strategic Accounts Director at Bio‑Rad Laboratories, she expertly managed a $100M+ revenue portfolio while consistently exceeding sales forecasts and securing multi-million-dollar global contracts with top pharmaceutical companies. Her career is marked by a proven ability to drive significant revenue growth, expand markets, and forge strong executive relationships across the AMS, APAC, and EMEA regions.
Lisa’s extensive expertise encompasses strategic sales and business development, contract negotiation, and key account management. Prior to her most recent role, she has led high-performance teams at industry giants like Thermo Fisher, Becton Dickinson Biosciences, and Beckman Coulter—each time delivering results that have not only met but surpassed ambitious targets. An MBA graduate from Maryville University, complemented by a BA in Psychology from the University of Iowa, she blends deep technical insight with strategic business acumen.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Lisa demonstrates a strong commitment to community leadership, having been elected to the O’Fallon, MO City Council for two consecutive terms. Her professional journey is further distinguished by prestigious awards and elite leadership training, underscoring her dedication to excellence and innovation in the ever-evolving biotech landscape.
Always ready to connect with industry leaders and explore new opportunities, Lisa is passionate about leveraging her experience to drive transformative growth and inspire the next generation of sales professionals.More...
Zita Pelok
Sr, HR Data Analyst@Bio-Rad Laboratories
Verified
Highly motivated Senior HR Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience and a passion for leveraging data to drive strategic HR decisions. Expert in building HR reports and dashboards using Power BI (connected to Snowflake or SharePoint) to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to termination.
My goal is to enable organizations to optimize its human capital and achieve its mission.
HR REPORTS AND DASHBOARDS
Leveraging my expertise in data warehousing, visualization, and SQL, I build and model clean, accurate, and optimized data layers in Snowflake to fuel comprehensive HR reports and dashboards developed with Power BI and Tableau. These reports provide valuable insights across various HR areas, including:
Workforce Planning: Designed and implemented PTO reporting, KPI reports, recruitment KPI dashboards, Diversity & Inclusion reports, and conducted analyses for span of control and attrition.
Talent Management: Developed dashboards and reports for mobility (including rehire rates), learning analytics, and succession planning.
Employee Experience: Analyzed data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making in separation and engagement initiatives. Designed and analyzed onboarding surveys to optimize the employee experience.
Compensation & Benefits: Developed a Rewards and Recognition report.More...
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John Owens
Senior Scientist
Verified
OWENS SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING, LLC 2016-2025
Owner and President
Microbiology Testing Laboratory. Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing of Medical Devices. ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation received in 2021.
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, Clinical Diagnostics Group 2014-2025
Infectious Diseases Research and Development Department
Senior Scientist
Product/Process Development and Product Support Responsibilities:
Key Technical/R&D member on multiple product development teams for Infectious Diseases Quality Controls.
Participant in Community Outreach/Science Ambassador Program. This entailed teaching a molecular biology wet workshop in various secondary and high schools in the Orange County area.
Technical Leader for process development and process improvement project teams.
Key technical role on product complaint root cause investigation/CAPA teams.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division 1995 – 2013
Staff Research Associate III
Developed Products and Methods:
“Double Dye” technology, which forms the basis for the “Hydrofera Blue” line of wound dressings.
“Cascade Iodination” technology for inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms in biological fluids.
“Shanstar” brand of highly purified fruit extracts.
“TAO” assay, an iodine based antioxidant assay.
“Supercryoprecipitate,” a high yield, high purity plasma derivative product containing high concentrations of fibrinogen and other clotting factors.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOAG HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN, CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1995
IRVINE SCIENTIFIC, INC., Research and Development Scientist 1990 - 1994
FOCUS DIAGNOSTICS, Specimen Receiving Supervisor 1989 - 1990
FOCUS DIAGNOSTICS, Immunology Technician 1988 - 1989
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Medical Microbiology
California State University | Minor in Chemistry
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Laurel Nelson
Chief Marketing Officer@InnovexDx
Verified
Laurel Nelson is Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at InnovexDx, a leading biomedical consulting technology company. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic marketing, brand management, and business development. Prior to joining InnovexDx, Laurel held various high-ranking marketing roles in several large and small corporations. She has a proven track record in developing and implementing successful marketing strategies that have significantly improved business performance and profitability. Laurel holds an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School. She is known for her visionary leadership, innovative mindset, and the ability to transform complex ideas into actionable marketing strategies.More...
Sam Simon Cohen
Software developer .NET@Singular Dreams
Verified
Sam Simon Cohen is a proficient .NET software developer at Singular Dreams company. He is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining .NET applications. His role also includes troubleshooting software issues, enhancing existing systems, and collaborating with other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions. Sam possesses strong problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and a deep understanding of .NET development tools and technologies. His contribution is significant in driving the company's software development projects and ensuring they align with the overall business objectives.More...
Phil Schaefer
Sourcing@Professional Consultant Sourcing
Verified
30 Year Sourcing Professional who can provide procurement consulting in all areas of contract negotiation, strategic planning or hands on tactical operations.More...