Project Manager Management

Cindy McKinney, Ph.D.

** ********* ***, *** *** . State College, PA 16803

814-***-**** . **.*********@*****.***

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH LEADER/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Presenter at National Meetings and Published Author of Peer-reviewed

Research Papers

Management Profile

Innovative project manager with proven history of efficiently developing

program infrastructure and resources, conducting groundbreaking research in

the fields of biotechnology and biomedical sciences. Insightful scientist

and researcher with industry leading knowledge of Transgenic Biology,

managing large teams of scientists to achieve stakeholder goals.

Core Professional Strengths:

? Clinical Research & Information ? Client & Vendor Management

? Cellular & Molecular Biology

? Project Management ? Genetics & Transgenics ?

Team Development

? Managing Integrated Project Schedules ? Strategic Planning & Budgeting

? Lab Method Development

? Resource Optimization ? Seasoned Leadership Skills

? Meticulous Attention to Detail

Professional Experience

Wyeth Research (n.k.a. Pfizer, Inc.), Collegeville, PA

June 2007 to June 2010

Senior Manager /Senior Project Manager- Genetically Modified Animal (GMA)

Program

Major BioPharma research organization, developer and marketer of

prescription drugs

. Oversaw and managed two animal research facilities, key senior

management role building and developing in-house GMA Program.

. Managed up to 80 projects from implementation to animal delivery

ensuring projects ran on time, on budget, and in accordance with

client contract, adhered to SOPs, quality standards and regulatory

guidelines.

. Improved project response times and project outcomes, building world

class team highly capable of responding to unusual circumstances.

. Standardized GMA program management; meeting critical timelines for

stakeholders.

. Responsible for resource planning process, resource allocation and

overall project team management.

. Company liaison with internal and external stakeholders, participating

in strategic planning and reviews.

. Cultivated and maintained relationships with internal research clients

assuring needs were addressed and project goals were achieved.

. Mentored, trained, and managed technical team; led 18 direct reports.

. Designed database in collaboration with IT department allowing clients

to track program tasks and view all projects in process.

. Managed key outsourcing projects during transition from Wyeth Research

to Pfizer.

. Served as vital member of IACUC committee, Manager's Forum, and Bio-

Resources Lean Team.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

October 1998 to May 2007

Director - Transgenic Facility & Assistant Professor - Transgenic Biology

Large public research university

. Founded 1st transgenic facility on main university campus to eliminate

technology gap.

. Complete facility was constructed and operational for faculty

researchers within a 2 year period, responsible for managing budget,

resources, fee for service structure, and staff recruitment.

. Mentored graduate and undergraduate students as key member of MS and

PhD committees for Animal Sciences, Biology, Physiology and Genetics

departments.

. Created and taught Transgenic Biology course and participated in

Biotechnology Masters Program.

. Instrumental in developing a 5 year Bachelor's / Master's degree

program in Animal Biosciences.

. Frequently sought after to give lectures to outside groups,

neighboring colleges and high school students.

. Served on Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC),

Biotechnology and Transgenic Advisory Committees.

. Successfully produced 26 novel Genetically Modified Animals (GMAs)

throughout tenure and co-authored invited review "Transgenics &

Cancer" with Dr. C.Shashikant.

. Increased departmental scholarship fund, co-creating and leading

annual "Tee Times for Tuition" golf event.

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

April 1996 to September

1998

Director - Embryonic Stem Cell Core & Assistant Professor of Research

Large public research university

. Recruited by the Cardiovascular Center to lead the University's new

Embryonic Stem Cell initiatives; including establishing the

University's Gene Targeting Embryonic Stem Cell Core program.

. Responsible for Program Budget and allocation of resources.

. Co-produced unique transgenic animals of multiple interests with

members of the medical faculty.

. Designed gene targeting DNA constructs for projects in Cardiovascular

Research Center.

. Developed and managed in-house Transgenic breeding program.

. Built and maintained strategic relationships among faculty, staff and

clients.

. Delivered invited departmental presentations and seminars on embryonic

stem cell and transgenic technology introducing all new techniques

within the university.

. Served as co-author on journal publications.

National Institutes of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD

January 1990 to April 1996

Senior Staff Fellow - Clinical Neuroscience Branch, Molecular Neurogenetics

Section

National biomedical research institution

. Researched potential gene therapy rescue models for Gaucher disease.

. Delivered presentations at national meetings on Gaucher models and

biochemistry, 1st author on invited review and co-author on team

papers.

. Collaborated to co-develop innovative lysosomal storage disease models

with national and international partners focusing on models of Gaucher

and Aspartylglucosaminura (AGU) and other Lysosomal Storage Disorders.

. Honored with National Gaucher Foundation postdoctoral award for

service in combating the disease.

. Mentored postdoctoral and undergraduate students, providing one on one

teaching.

. Responsible for managing laboratory policies and procedures; writing

SOPs and IACUC protocols.

Training / Certifications

* National Gaucher Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

* Certificate in Executive Leadership

Post Graudate Coures

Essentials of Project Management ? Bioinformatics ? Mouse Pathobiology ?

Lab Animal Management

Lipid Metabolism & Pathophysiology of Obesity ? Cryopreservation of Mouse

Embryos ? Medical & Experimental Genetics

Education

* University of Maryland, College Park, MD

PhD in: Zoology/Cellular & Molecular Biology

* University of Maryland, College, Park, MD

Master's Degree in Zoology/Cellular & Molecular Biology

* Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology

Professional and Personal References furnished upon request

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