Biotech Program Leader
I help modern biotech teams turn complex scientific and operational challenges into scalable diagnostic products, laboratory systems, and clinical-ready workflows.
About
My interest is in helping biotech teams move meaningful programs forward with both rigor and momentum. The problems that have drawn me throughout my career sit at the intersection of science, operations, quality, and execution—where success depends not only on good ideas, but on building the systems, processes, and cross-functional alignment required to make those ideas real.
I studied biomedical engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, which gave me an early foundation in applying engineering discipline to complex medical and biological problems. That training has shaped the way I work: I tend to approach programs by breaking down ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and building practical paths from concept to implementation.
Professionally, I have worked across diagnostics, medical devices, and laboratory operations at PrognomiQ, GRAIL, Abbott, and Applied Medical. My experience has included leading development of a novel early-stage lung cancer LDT from ideation through validation and first commercial testing in a CLIA environment, directing cross-functional work to achieve CLIA and CAP accreditation readiness, deploying a customized LIMS to support the end-to-end LDT workflow, orchestrating a 2,513-subject multi-omics observational study, supporting scale-up of a commercial laboratory designed for more than 1 million patient samples annually, reducing annual kit costs by $850K, and driving process improvements that reduced final QA inspection failures by 75 percent. I am most energized by work that requires structured execution, strong collaboration, and a willingness to solve hard problems well.
Track Record
Directed full lifecycle development of a novel early-stage lung cancer laboratory developed test, leading multidisciplinary work from product ideation and assay design through validation and first commercial testing in a CLIA environment.
Led cross-functional efforts to achieve CLIA and CAP accreditation readiness, implementing validated quality systems and operational processes required to support commercial diagnostic operations.
Built operational infrastructure for a mass spectrometry and automation laboratory and led deployment of a customized LIMS platform supporting sample accessioning, assay data ingestion, machine learning workflow execution, and clinical results reporting.
Orchestrated planning and execution of a 2,513-subject multi-omics observational study, coordinating laboratory operations, data generation, and publication support across a large cross-functional program.
Supported launch readiness for Galleri and led system integration efforts for a high-throughput commercial laboratory designed to process more than 1 million patient samples annually.
Delivered measurable operational improvements across multiple organizations, including $850K in annual kit cost reduction at GRAIL, 75 percent fewer final QA inspection failures at Abbott, and 60 percent material cost reduction at Applied Medical.
Highlights
Supported commercialization of diagnostic products by translating technical development work into validated, operationally ready laboratory processes and systems.
Helped build and integrate the workflows, automation, and data systems needed to scale complex diagnostic laboratories from development into production-ready operations.
Led execution across scientific, engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and external partner teams to move high-stakes programs forward with clarity and accountability.
Worked across FDA, CLIA, and CAP-regulated environments, with hands-on experience in validation strategy, design controls, quality systems, and operational readiness.
Repeatedly improved cost, quality, and throughput through structured process development, system implementation, and disciplined program management.
I am especially interested in working with teams that care deeply about building useful products, solving difficult problems, and creating real value in healthcare and biotechnology.
Contact
If you are building in diagnostics, laboratory systems, biotech operations, or adjacent areas where complex programs need strong execution, I would be glad to connect.