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Experienced molecular neuroscientist

Scientific Group leader/Director of research and development for an innovative drug discovery company

Life Scientist

Spring, TX

About Me

Industry:	Science & Biotech
Occupation:	Life Scientist
Ideal Companies:	Amgen, Genentech

Education level:	Doctorate
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	Spring, TX

Work Experiences

3/2005 - 1/2009

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Manager

Led all initiatives and contributed directly to projects within neuroanatomy and neurophysiology lab, reporting directly to the V. P. of Neuroscience and supervising 2 experimental scientists. Obtaining robust results expeditiously by deploying various techniques including single cell RT-PCR, delicate rodent microsurgery and electrophysiology. Experienced in gene expression as correlating to behavior. Designed experiments, addressed ongoing questions, and gathered data from genetics to biomarker analysis for joint alliance partnership meetings with BMS to further progress projects for drug development.

11/2000 - 3/2005

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Manager

Advanced sole revenue generating department, supervised 3 researchers and oversaw up to 40 projects simultaneously. Conducted quality control checks on strategy and processes of 6 other teams led by Ph.D. scientists. • Fulfilled goal of creating targeting vector needed to generate gene knockout mouse lines. • Completed and delivered to alliance partners over 125 projects with knockout mice, within tight timelines, each $70K to $100K, totaling over $10M. • Analyzed and reported phenotype findings in 50 projects, to drug discovery research committee.

6/1998 - 10/2000

University Of Washington

Individual Contributor

Participated in a new field of study investigating therapeutic approaches for human Hirschsprung disease. • Fulfilled goal of creating a targeting vector needed to generate a transgenic mouse line. • Generated a formal publication based on 2 years of careful research.

3/1996 - 6/1998

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Individual Contributor

Participated in basic scientific research and input into various publications.Discovered the first in vivo function of a novel gene using cutting edge technology. • Authored 5 research publications in 2 years