Led operations and product development projects, adhering to FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards, utilizing PM tools like JIRA and Smartsheet.
Facilitated cross-functional communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring project alignment and risk mitigation.
Developed and executed product launch strategies, collaborating with supply chain and procurement to manage inventory and demand effectively.
Formalized company operating procedures, establishing project governance within operations team, including PMO best practices and design transfer plans.
Led root cause investigations and CAPA closures to ensure quality compliance and continuous improvement.
Implemented cost-saving measures, optimizing budgets without compromising on quality or performance.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that positively impacted project budgets and timelines.
Organized regular stakeholder meetings to provide status updates and solicit feedback on ongoing projects actively managed by the team.
Project Manager II
Cepheid
08.2020 - 11.2022
Drove operations process and quality improvement projects, resulting in annual savings of approximately $600k through critical path method and value stream mapping.
Increased on-time delivery (OTD) to 95% for engineering projects by implementing project toll gate processes and resource management techniques.
Presented project progress, issues, and solutions to upper management and key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
Clinical Application Engineer
Intuitive
01.2020 - 08.2020
Provided clinical product and technical assistance to physicians using Intuitive's Ion endoluminal system during lung biopsy procedures, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Identified user concerns and provided feedback for product improvement to training and Clinical Development partners.
Project Coordinator
Intuitive
04.2019 - 01.2020
Managed project lifecycles, focusing on engineering software development, labeling changes, and market expansion initiatives in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards.
Utilized JIRA and Confluence to track project issues and maintain status reports, facilitating efficient project management and communication among stakeholders.
Medical Affairs Intern
BD Biosciences
11.2018 - 04.2019
Analyzed the clinical performance of BD IVD reagents and developed scientific validity reports for BD's existing IVD products to satisfy its compliance requirements with EU MDR 2017/746.
Assisted clinical scientists in executing clinical workflows, completion of case report forms (CRFs) with a strong understanding of GCP, 21 CFR and FDA regulations.
Systems Verification Intern
BD Biosciences
06.2018 - 08.2018
Developed and debugged MATLAB scripts to automate quality control processes, resulting in a 22% increase in efficiency and approximately $100k cost savings per year.
Education
MBA -
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
Amherst, MA
12.2025
BS Biomedical Engineering and Minor in Computer Science -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2018
Skills
Logistics Management
Operational Efficiency
Portfolio management
Scheduling and Planning
Root Cause Analysis
Vendor Sourcing
Schedule Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Customer Relationship Management
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Project planning and development
Budgeting knowledge
Industry Standards and Tools
Industry Standards:
Design Controls per FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO13485
SDLC Methodology per IEC 62304
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Risk management per ISO 14971
Tools:
MS Office
Google Suite
Planview
Tableau Basics
Sharepoint
Smartsheet
Sharepoint
JIRA
Confluence
Ironclad
Miro
Timeline
Operations Project Manager III
Procept Biorobotics
11.2022 - 04.2024
Project Manager II
Cepheid
08.2020 - 11.2022
Clinical Application Engineer
Intuitive
01.2020 - 08.2020
Project Coordinator
Intuitive
04.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Affairs Intern
BD Biosciences
11.2018 - 04.2019
Systems Verification Intern
BD Biosciences
06.2018 - 08.2018
MBA -
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
BS Biomedical Engineering and Minor in Computer Science -