Connie Rich, PhD
Principal Scientific Product Manager
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Scientific leader with extensive experience in research and program management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize operations, and advance research initiatives that support disease study, prevention, and treatment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Scientific Product Manager
VectorBuilder Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Development of programs and resources to streamline research from discovery through to clinical studies
- Evaluation of scientific and market potential of offerings in alignment with short- and long-term strategies
- Tracking latest scientific trends and technological advances related to major challenge areas, including Alzheimer’s, PD, and oncology
Assistant Instructional Professor
University of Florida
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Taught physiology, anatomy, and molecular biology to undergraduate and graduate students
- Awarded UF CLAS Teacher of the Year (2021-2022) for ability to engage, communicate complex biological processes to diverse audiences, and implement feedback
Postdoctoral Researcher: Developmental Biology
University of Sheffield
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Designed, executed, and analyzed RNA seq and expression experiments studying limb and nervous system development
Postdoctoral Researcher: Developmental Biology
King’s College London
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Studied mechanisms of neural development in various models, collaborating with multiple international institutes
- Developed and performed biomarker assays to elucidate gene regulatory networks that contribute to early neural development
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cambridge
10.2011 - 10.2016
- Conducted literature reviews to inform research projects and pinpoint knowledge gaps
- Investigated glial cell development and function to elucidate molecular mechanisms of neural repair and reconnection
- Confirmed necessity of Wnt signaling for accurate axon targeting and connectivity
Education
Ph.D. - Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK10-2016
B.S. - Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA05-2009
Skills
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder management
Scientific Communication
Timeline
Principal Scientific Product Manager
VectorBuilder Inc
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Instructional Professor
University of Florida
08.2018 - 12.2022
Postdoctoral Researcher: Developmental Biology
University of Sheffield
02.2018 - 08.2018
Postdoctoral Researcher: Developmental Biology
King’s College London
01.2016 - 01.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Cambridge
10.2011 - 10.2016
Ph.D. - Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience
University of Cambridge
B.S. - Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology