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ALESSANDRA CRUZ

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Lab Operations & Asset Management Leader with 10+ years of experience in biotech.

Pharmaceutical research environments. Expert in service contract ownership, multimillion-dollar budgeting, and asset.

Lifecycle management, relocations, and lab optimization. Proficient in CMMS, Power BI, and advanced Excel for.

Compliance tracking and financial reporting. Recognized for cross-functional leadership with scientists, finance,

Facilities, and EH&S teams, to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-efficient lab operations. Certified in Agile Project.

Management, Project Planning, and Asset Management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Lab Coordinator

Neurocrine Biosciences
San Diego, CA
11.2020 - Current
  • Owned and managed all lab service contracts across multiple sites, including vendor negotiations, renewals, and compliance oversight.
  • Directed end-to-end budgeting for lab operations: purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliation, variance reporting, and forecasting.
  • Developed cost savings models and contract analyses that reduced annual spend and improved vendor performance.
  • Implemented a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to modernize asset lifecycle tracking, preventive maintenance, and financial reporting.
  • Led two major lab relocations, managing equipment de-installation, vendor scheduling, re-installation, validation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Spearheaded lab optimization initiatives, improving workflows, space utilization, and sustainability practices.
  • Partnered with Finance and Accounting on audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews of multimillion-dollar asset inventory.
  • Built Power BI dashboards for purchase orders, asset utilization, and service contract performance.
  • Ensured compliance with EH&S, scientific protocols, and quality standards.
  • Directed Neurocrine’s on-site COVID-19 PCR testing program, coordinating logistics, compliance, and reporting.

Lab Manager II

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Gossamer Bio)
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Directed all lab service contracts and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
  • Oversaw annual operational budgets for lab operations, including POs, invoices, reconciliations, and forecasting.
  • Coordinated lab relocations and equipment installations, ensuring research continuity.
  • Partnered with EH&S and facilities to maintain regulatory compliance and lab safety.
  • Supported lab optimization initiatives to streamline workflows and resource utilization.
  • Participated in ManagedLab cross-company projects, including full scientific asset inventories for biotech clients to support compliance and operational optimization.

Lab Manager I

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Eli Lilly)
San Diego, CA
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Owned and managed all lab service contracts, including vendor negotiations, renewals, and cost tracking.
  • Directed capital and non-capital equipment purchasing, budgeting, invoicing, and depreciation tracking.
  • Coordinated lab relocations and optimization projects, minimizing downtime while improving workflows and compliance.
  • Oversaw equipment recycling and lifecycle management, supporting sustainability and cost recovery.
  • Maintained and optimized the asset management system, prepared audit-ready documentation, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Lab Administrator

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Eli Lilly & Celgene Bio)
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided dual-site lab support, assisting research operations at Eli Lilly and Celgene Bio.
  • Managed invoices, purchase orders, service/repairs, and non-capital equipment purchases.
  • Scheduled and coordinated equipment installs/de-installs and vendor services.
  • Organized lunch & learns and supported scientific end-users with training.
  • Oversaw daily operations including consumables, vendor coordination, biohazard waste management, and equipment upkeep.
  • Supported pipette calibration, freezer maintenance, and EH&S compliance readiness across both sites.

Education

Real Estate Principles

Allied Schools
CA
02-2018

Coursework - Fashion Merchandising

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
01.2010

Licensed - Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School
San Diego, CA
01.2010

Skills

  • Lab operations leadershipAsset and equipment lifecycle management
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance reportingCost savings analysis
  • Vendor negotiation and service contract ownership
  • Project and program management (Agile, PM fundamentals)
  • Digital tools: CMMS, Power BI, MS Excel (advanced), SharePoint, SAP
  • EH&S complianceRegulatory standardsScientific protocols
  • Operational excellence, relocation, and lab optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication

Professional Development

  • Agile Project Management, Google, Coursera, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Project Planning & Management, University of Virginia, Coursera, 2024
  • Project Management: Beyond Planning & Control, Politecnico di Milano, Coursera, 2024
  • Asset Management, Great Learning Academy, 2022
  • Emotional & Social Intelligence, UC Davis, Coursera, 2024
  • Active Listening & Communication Skills, Coursera, 2024
  • Business Risk & Growth Analysis, Corporate Finance Institute, 2024

Timeline

Sr. Lab Coordinator

Neurocrine Biosciences
11.2020 - Current

Lab Manager II

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Gossamer Bio)
01.2019 - 10.2020

Lab Manager I

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Eli Lilly)
02.2016 - 12.2018

Lab Administrator

ManagedLab Services (Contracted at Eli Lilly & Celgene Bio)
05.2015 - 01.2016

Real Estate Principles

Allied Schools

Coursework - Fashion Merchandising

Palomar College

Licensed - Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School

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