Hi, I’m
Abigail Neumann
Ammon
Summary
Project manager using my scientific background and lab experience to drive projects. Proven capabilities in timeline creation, management, and project execution. Experience in coordination and communication across multi-disciplinary teams. Well-versed in client communications and overall project documentation. Passionate about sustainability and environmental impact assessments. Prepared to sharpen skills and learn new techniques to continuously develop as a professional. Interested in obtaining a PMP certification.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Just-Evotec Biologics
Associate Project Manager
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed overall project timelines, coordinated work across multiple organizations based on project needs, and maintained relationships with clients to create a positive work environment and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Documented project progress, action items, decisions, risk mitigation, and deliverables to fulfill project requirements and establish clear traceability.
- Generated weekly status reports and Smartsheet dashboards for progress tracking both internally and externally.
- Led meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and mitigate risks to reduce project disruption. Led problem solving efforts where applicable.
- Supported Senior Leadership and Business Development by completing projects under tight schedule demands.
- Monitored upcoming payment milestones and worked with Business Operations to ensure invoices were readily available at milestones completion.
- Managed "Generic" timelines as starting points for FIH programs of varying molecule types for the PMO.
- Coordinated availability and delivery of reports to support timely drafting and review of IND Module 3.
- Led and participated in multiple Process Improvement Projects utilizing a DMAIC approach to ensure efficiency in workstreams.
- Tracked and coordinated internal IT networking of process development equipment.
Just-Evotec Biologics
Scientist, Media Development
07.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Served as the Media Development team lead on several client projects and operated within project timelines to complete all work and documentation necessary.
- Reported media development progress to clients in both presentation and Technical Report formats.
- Designed and analyzed DOE experiments in JMP statistical software. Presented and justified designs to clients. Made adjustments to meet client needs when necessary.
- Formulated a proprietary fed-batch medium and feeds, perfusion medium, and clone-screening medium to rival commercial media and increase both growth and productivity in CHO cell culture.
- Optimized small-scale cell culture models, including plate-based and ambr15 assays, to mimic bioreactor performance. Developed a 24-DWP cell culture model to identify fast-growing clones.
- Evaluated various automation options to streamline DOE media prep.
- Oversaw the hiring process for a lab associate position and directly managed the media development intern.
- Authored protocols for media development and cell culture procedures. Authored Process Transfer Documents for use of new media in GMP facilities.
- Evaluated new media vendors. Tested powder and liquid media performance stability in small-scale assays.
Just-Evotec Biologics
Associate Scientist, Media Development
10.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Designed and formulated perfusion, batch and feed media for use in CHO cell culture.
- Optimized small-scale cell culture models to mimic bioreactor performance.
- Tested liquid media performance stability in small-scale assays including plate-based and ambr15 experiments.
- Transferred media via process transfer documents to manufacturing facilities.
- Directly managed the media development intern.
Seattle Pacific University
Learning Assistant
09.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Attended Calculus-based Physics 1 and 2 classes as an available resource to students.
- Graded assignments and walked students through missed points.
- Oversaw weekly study sessions.
Charleston Southern University
Research Assistant
01.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Cultured HUVECs in T-flasks for use in experimental drug administration.
- Onboarded new pieces of equipment in the lab by gaining a clear understanding of use through the manuals.
Education
Seattle Pacific University , Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
06.2018
Skills
- MS Project
- OnePager
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Office
- Project timeline creation and understanding of critical path
- Client relationship management
- Progress meetings and reports
- Deliverables tracking
- Risks monitoring and mitigation
- Dashboard creation
- Meeting minutes, actions and decisions documenting
- Documentation template creation
Accomplishments
- Co-leader of Just-Evotec Biologics' Sustainability waste sub-team.
- Bi, X., Liang, A., Tan, Y., Maturavongsadit, P., Higginbothem, A., Gado, T., Gramling, A., Bahn, H., & Wang, Q. (2016). Thiol-ene crosslinking polyamidoamine dendrimer-hyaluronic acid hydrogel system for biomedical applications. Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 27(8), 743–757. https://doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2016.1159473
Timeline
Associate Project Manager
Just-Evotec Biologics
04.2022 - Current
Scientist, Media Development
Just-Evotec Biologics
07.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Scientist, Media Development
Just-Evotec Biologics
10.2018 - 07.2021
Learning Assistant
Seattle Pacific University
09.2017 - 03.2018
Research Assistant
Charleston Southern University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
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