Project Manager Analyst

BRIAN E. WILLIAMS

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Scientist whose accomplishments reflect meticulous project analysis and data management skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with others to share knowledge and achieve common goals

SUMMARY

Well-regarded scientist with over eight years of experience in the pharmaceutical/ scientific industry and extensive knowledge in bioanalytical techniques. Effective communicator with strong leadership skills known for building collaborative relationships and getting results. Excellent project planning and time management skills. Organized in approach; thorough in follow-through. Successful in balancing the competing demands of multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities. Solution-oriented team player with analytical approach and big picture perspective. Trusted group resource who is frequently sought out by others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SANOFI-AVENTIS, Bridgewater, NJ 2006 to present

Scientist I (2009 to present); Associate Scientist (2006 to 2009);

Development Bioanalysis, Drug Disposition, DSAR

Sanofi-aventis Bridgewater, NJ, 2010 – present

Bioanalytics, Global Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

Sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, NJ, 2006-2010

Analytical Skills

Executed method development, validation, and sample analysis for the quantification of drugs and

metabolites in biological specimens using LC-MS/MS and capillary electrophoresis.

Successfully performed study sample analysis in a high throughput environment to enable drug exposure determinations in animals and humans to support preclinical toxicokinetic and clinical pharmacokinetic studies.

Accurately quantitated raw data using Sciex Analyst software and Watson LIMS.

Conducted activities according to appropriate SOPs and GLP guidelines and in adherence to appropriate chemical and biological safety practices.

Meticulously documented laboratory activities and maintained study records to enable error-free interpretation of data and good outcomes during QA/ FDA inspection.

Collaborative Skills

Collaborated with external vendor to help implement new technology and hardware that increased throughput of sample analysis.

Elected as contributing member to Bioanalysis Community Practice, a team developed to discuss up and coming topics in bioanalysis field and ways to implement them in a laboratory setting.

Leadership and Communication

Strong communication and leadership skills exemplified by maintaining communication with multiple clinical project team leaders on status of projects and patient concerns.

Served as deputy administrator for Analyst Software for the Bioanalysis (BA) group ensuring all user members had proper access rights and training to properly use software.

Chaired as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Deputy RSO for over 50 members of department. Effectively fostered safety throughout group by participating in safety inspections and helping to incorporate safety into daily practices. Served as point-of-contact for group safety issues, regularly reporting to group.

Huntingdon Life Sciences, Edison, NJ 2003 to 2006

Project Manager (2006); Senior Scientist (2005 to 2006); Scientist (2004 to 2005); Analyst (2003 to 2004)

Bioanalysis

Huntingdon Life Sciences, Edison, NJ 2003 to 2006

Led a core team of analysts and scientists to evaluate, optimize, and validate new assays in a bioanalysis area. Participated in method development and ensured that the validation of LC-MS/MS assays were conducted as per SOPs and FDA guideline

Scientifically evaluated assay performance and analytical data ensuring all data was accurate and advised on analytical problems encountered during method development, validation and production.

Collaborated with sponsors, internal clients and QA to ensure that projects were completed under strict guidelines

Assisted Director of department with scheduling and forecasting of multiple projects to ensure that deadline and important milestones were achieved.

Executed method development, validation, and sample analysis for the quantification of drugs and

metabolites in biological specimens using LC/MS/MS and capillary electrophoresis.

Successfully performed study sample analysis in a high throughput environment to enable drug exposure determinations in animals and humans to support preclinical toxicokinetic and clinical pharmacokinetic studies

Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 2002 to 2003

Research Assistant (2002 to 2003)

Completed rapid preparation of lung and liver microsomes that were evaluated for protein levels using a Bio-rad assay. Enzymatic activity of microsomes was measured using N-nitrodimethlyamine enzymatic assay. Research was conducted for professor investigating cytochrome P450 mechanism and implications.

Assisted in the retrieval of sample specimens from local hospital that would be later used for evaluation.

EDUCATION

COOK COLLEGE, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, May 2003

TECHNICAL SKILLS

BIOANALYSIS: Technique and theory of protein precipitation, liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction, high-performance liquid chromatography, AB Sciex 3000, 4000 and 5000 mass spectrometers, LEAP and Shimadzu hardware

AUTOMATION: Tecan liquid handling system, Perkin-Elmer liquid handling system, Tomtec liquid handling system, Cohesive technologies online extraction

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: Protein purification, membrane preparation, thin layer chromatography, Polymerase chain reaction, plasmid preparation, RNA purification, Northern blot

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet, Outlook, Sciex Analyst, Watson LIMS, NuGenesis, GRESDA, Sigma Plot, Macquan,

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