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Associate Scientist (PMP Certified) with a successful career at a leading Fortune 500 biotech company that spans 12 years and demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility. This experience includes leading collaborations with multiple international and domestic Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and managing R&D Operations. Sound leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills required to quickly assess situations and make informed and appropriate decisions. Customer focused professional with skillful attention to detail and a results oriented problem solver. Known for an excellent work ethic, high motivation, positive attitude, and meeting or exceeding expectations on time. Competencies include:       

•	Project Management
•	Outsourcing projects to India & China
•	Leading Scientific Collaborations
•	R&D Operations
•	Export- Import Procedures (HTSUS codes)
•	Inventory management
•	Sample tracking; shipping
•	Web & Database Management
•	SOPs and business manuals

o	Responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of resources (FTEs and materials) for multiple projects.
o	Monitored, controlled, and reported on regular basis the performance metrics for operations, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
o	Responsible of tracking of materials movement and monitoring of inventory levels in the supply chain for all collaborations.
o	Contributed to the development of the projects and guided all communications; took care of work plans, managed expectations, key milestones and identified risks. Managed the schedule for deliverables and prioritized actions items leading to the successful completion of 35 projects over 18 months period, large scale projects included.
o	Supported the management of business operations, quality requirements and communications between Amgen and international/domestic CROs. 
o	Managed the raw materials resource needs and procurement of each project. Identified and contracted with alternate suppliers lowering the overall resource costs and shortening lead times. 
o	Managed the processing of payments in accordance with the procurement contract terms and conditions. 

•	Managed Amgen’s collaboration with Frontier Scientific Services, Inc. (FSSI):
o	Initiated, planned, and managed the Amino Acids Project for the Peptide Department. This initiative improved the efficiency of sourcing for all projects conducted by the Peptide Group and resulted in a significant cost savings and reduced project schedules considerably. As a result the group had a new and easy to use “request” website and improved shipping processes.
o	Monitored budgets, timelines and prepared quarterly and annually progress reports for each project. Reported results and issues to appropriate audiences. 
o	Authored multiple business manuals, SOPs, and tip sheets used to support procurement activities.

GLP, GMP, PMP, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Sample Management.

Operations Project Manager (Associate Scientist)

•	Assisted in managing Oxidation Platform project; as a result the end product helped chemists shorten their research timelines on oxidation methodology on average 50 %. 
o	Analyzed and planned project activities, and communicating the timelines on a regular basis to the project team and other stakeholders.
o	Maintained web interface, managed all documentation and reports for the project.

PM/ Ass. Scientist

•	Designed, synthesized, and characterized biologically active compounds advancing them through the various stages of pre-clinical development. 
•	Supervised and mentored a medicinal chemistry intern for six month internship.

Associate Scientist

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Maggie Wanska, MBA, PMP