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Brandoch Cook

Biotech and Life Sciences Expert
Somers,NY

Summary

As a senior manager I have over 15 years of combined leadership experience in the biotechnology industry and in biomedical research university settings. As Director of R&D, I have led teams of scientists in developing innovative technologies, platforms and products for diagnostics and life sciences. This experience has taken me through essential business functions including market segmentation and business planning, regulatory and quality assessments, and coordination with manufacturing teams for design transfer and scale-up. In my research science career I have established a track record of success in drug discovery research for regenerative medicine. My combined scientific and leadership goals continue to be centered around a passion to improve health through science.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Global Research and Development

Enzo Life Sciences
Farmingdale, New York
08.2021 - 03.2025
  • Initiated and directed over 70 new R&D projects
  • Drove 400 percent YoY increase in R&D productivity
  • Established robust R&D communications with Operations and Commercial divisions to align on goals, targets and timelines
  • Delivered and transferred over 30 finished products with projected yearly revenues of over 2M USD
  • Reduced R&D spending by 26 percent
  • Directed and managed timelines and deadlines for all R&D projects
  • Strategized approach to target key focus areas for new products and platforms
  • Led and drove broad global interdepartmental teams to develop products and platforms
  • Directed all company R&D efforts, from ideation, feasibility and investigational studies, through discovery, optimization, validation and transfer to Manufacturing/Production
  • Managed a yearly operating budget of over 2M USD
  • Led a research team of up to seven full-time direct reports
  • Spearheaded broad company innovation efforts through leadership and engagement of teams that include up to 40 scientists and Directors of Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Product Management
  • Executed stewardship of compliance from R&D to Manufacturing requirements for GMP certification and audit
  • Created and directed communication of public-facing content including conference presentations and industry KOL articles
  • Led development of an infectious disease point-of-care molecular diagnostic platform
  • Developed full design and strategy for platform and assay menu from concept through proof-of-concept, prototyping, clinical testing, IVD regulatory approval, marketing and sales
  • Created business plan from market segmentation through competitor analysis, market capture strategy, organizational charting, and five-year costing and revenue projections
  • Coordinated internal/external, on-site/remote R&D, clinical, marketing, commercialization, industrial design, engineering (chemical, electrical, software), manufacturing, quality and regulatory efforts
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
  • Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology

Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Department of Surgery
  • Discovered a novel small molecule that promotes osteogenic (bone-forming) differentiation, development, regeneration, and accelerated fracture healing
  • Filed two patent applications, for therapies in bone repair and Alzheimer's disease
  • Published as lead and corresponding author of multiple studies in prestigious journals, including Nature and Cell monthlies
  • Won total competitive federal and institutional grant funding of over $700k
  • Led inter-institutional and inter-disciplinary collaborations with teams of up to ten people in drug discovery
  • Collaborated across departments to identify and characterize therapeutic candidate small molecules for type II diabetes
  • Mentored medical and graduate students resulting in their secondary co-authorship on multiple publications
  • Served as an ad-hoc reviewer for several prestigious publications and granting agencies
  • Successfully leveraged a broad range of in vivo and in vitro biological models including: Mouse, zebrafish, human and murine somatic and stem/progenitor cell cultures
  • Successfully leveraged a broad toolkit of biochemistry, molecular, cell and developmental biology technologies including: High-throughput chemical screening, protein expression, purification, detection and activity, PCR, qPCR and NGS, flow cytometry, cell sorting, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, CRISPR gene editing and transgenic/reporter gene expression
  • Department of Surgery
  • Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.

Instructor in Cell and Developmental Biology

Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Department of Surgery
  • Department of Surgery

Postdoctoral Fellow

Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY
02.2009 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Department of Surgery
  • Department of Surgery

Education

Ph.D. - Molecular Oncology and Immunology

New York University
New York, NY
05.2001 - 01.2008

B.A. - Biology

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Publications

The small molecule DIPQUO promotes osteogenic differentiation via inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3-beta signaling., Journal of Biological Chemistry, 296, 100696, 2021, Discovery of a small molecule promoting mouse and human osteoblast differentiation via activation of p38 MAPK-beta., Cell Chemical Biology, 26, 7, 926, 2019, Discovery of a drug candidate for GLIS3-associated diabetes., Nature Communications, 9, 1, 2861, 2018, RockII inhibition promotes the maturation of human pancreatic beta-like cells., Nature Communications, 8, 1, 298, 2017, https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Brandoch-Cook-2163093477

Honors And Awards

  • Daedalus Fund for Innovation Round II Awardee, 2021
  • Daedalus Fund for Innovation Round I Awardee, 2018-2019
  • K01 Career Development Award, National Institutes of Health (NIDDK), 2013-2018
  • National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein T32 National Service Research Award, 2009-2012

Timeline

Director of Global Research and Development

Enzo Life Sciences
08.2021 - 03.2025

Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology

Weill Cornell Medicine
02.2017 - 07.2021

Instructor in Cell and Developmental Biology

Weill Cornell Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2017

Postdoctoral Fellow

Weill Cornell Medicine
02.2009 - 01.2013

Ph.D. - Molecular Oncology and Immunology

New York University
05.2001 - 01.2008

B.A. - Biology

University of Colorado

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