Lauren B. Lipchak

• Supported federal and state non-dilutive funding efforts for technology companies through opportunity research, solicitation review, capture planning, proposal writing, compliance checks, submission support, and post-award transition planning.
• Provide SBIR, STTR, and federal contracting support for Phase I, Phase II, Direct-to-Phase II, STTR, and Phase III follow-on efforts.
• Assist technology companies with proposal strategy, technical positioning, government-market alignment, and non-dilutive funding pursuits.
• Reviewed federal solicitations, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, agency priorities, and customer needs to develop compliant capture and proposal plans.
• Translate commercial technologies into government-ready R&D plans, mission use cases, technical objectives, commercialization plans, transition paths, and acquisition narratives.
• Draft, coordinate, review, and refine technical volumes, statements of work, R&D objectives, commercialization plans, transition strategies, executive summaries, quad charts, budgets, and other solicitation materials.
• Coordinate proposal inputs from executives, technical SMEs, software developers, clinicians, researchers, trainers, and other stakeholders to turn multidisciplinary concepts into clear, persuasive, evaluation-ready narratives.
• Facilitated DoD customer discovery and stakeholder engagement, aligning with U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, AFWERX, SOCOM, technical points of contact, acquisition personnel, and contracting stakeholders.
• Advised clients on follow-on funding and transition strategies, facilitating pathways from SBIR/STTR R&D to Phase III and operational government use.
• Independent consulting firm providing federal funding strategy, proposal development, capture support, and government contracting advisory services to technology and innovation companies.

• Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Developed operational policies to enhance process efficiency and support organizational goals.
• Managed daily operations of the company while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyzed operational data to identify trends and inform decision-making strategies.
• Managed vendor relationships to obtain high-quality services and resources, ensuring operational continuity.
• Assisted cross-functional teams across clinical, logistical, administrative, and compliance areas to support respectful donor handling and ethical practices.
• Reviewed quality assurance tasks, donor services case documentation, and data reporting to support compliance with state and federal regulations, including FDA and AATB requirements.
• Coordinated with medical schools, bioskills labs, and research institutions to ensure alignment of donations with educational and research objectives.
• Helped develop and update standard operating procedures for donor screening, anatomical recovery, chain of custody, and specimen transport.

• Coordinated delivery of scenario-based training systems, human performance platforms, and cognitive load-aware simulation environments.
• Supported business development, proposal writing, and operational planning for SBIR/STTR contracts and R&D programs, contributing to project success.
• Managed program budgets, optimizing resources to achieve financial targets and maximize return on investment.
• Monitored program timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and alignment with mission objectives.
• Collaborated with Air Force, SOCOM, and other agencies to align training solutions with emerging operational needs.
• Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies promptly.
• Analyzed customer feedback regularly to identify areas for improvement in service delivery, enhancing overall client experience.
• Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of program milestones, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

• Advised the executive team on business development strategy for government programs and DoD innovation pathways, including AFWERX and SOCOM.
• Developed go-to-market positioning for defense applications, aligning platform capabilities with government acquisition priorities.
• Served as strategic liaison between founders and DoD stakeholders, including TPOCs and contracting officers.
• Contributed to strategic roadmap planning to position View.io for dual-use commercial and defense scaling.
• Assessed current organizational capabilities against desired outcomes to identify gaps in resources or skill sets.
• Identified potential partners and alliances that would enhance the company's competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Provided technical input and compliance support on federal grant proposals, including Phase I and Phase II SBIR submissions.

• Led and performed complex anatomical and tissue recoveries from deceased donors, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and specialized lung tissue for research and transplant supporting downstream transplant and placement efforts.
• Led team during high-acuity cases, managing clinical staff and coordinating surgical and logistical workflows under time-critical, high-pressure conditions to ensure effective organ placement.
• Evaluated donor eligibility through review of medical records, DRAs, physical assessments, and pathology utilizing EMR systems and demonstrating critical thinking to ensure compliance with FDA, AATB, and organizational protocols.
• Documented chain-of-custody logs, case reports, anatomical diagrams, and quality assurance records in real time to maintain accuracy in donor/recipient charting for transplant operations.
• Coordinated with donor hospitals, medical examiners, transport teams, and internal departments to align recovery timing and surgical needs, fostering effective communication for successful transplant collaboration.
• Participated in a 24/7 on-call rotation for recovery coverage, providing rapid response capabilities for donor cases direct experience managing around-the-clock logistics and clinical urgency.
• Trained and mentored new technicians on sterile technique, recovery protocols, regulatory documentation, and recovery-site conduct bringing a leadership approach to cross-functional teamwork and quality control.
• Assisted in refining internal SOPs and participated in quality improvement projects focused on anatomical labeling, data integrity, and logistical workflows aligned with transplant compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintained accountability and professionalism while operating independently in the field, often with minimal oversight proving ability to thrive in remote and autonomous roles.

• Coordinated surgical schedule for chief breast cancer surgeon, preparing consents and surgical orders while managing vendors, equipment, and hospital logistics for each case.

• Guided new breast cancer patients through multi-specialty treatment planning, coordinating with radiation oncology and hematology so each patient left their consult with confirmed appointments for every step of care.

• Streamlined patient communications and delivered pre-operative instructions to improve patient understanding and readiness for surgery.
• Scheduled pre-operative appointments with patients, obtained consent forms and collected necessary insurance information.
• Facilitated smooth workflow during surgical operations by collaborating effectively with medical staff.

• Managed annual budget, expense tracking, payroll validation, and HIPAA compliance; guided full transition from paper charts to EMR, providing training and support throughout.
• Oversaw daily practice operations, including front desk reception, appointment scheduling, billing and coding, and insurance verification to ensure seamless patient flow.
• Supported 4 general surgery providers, including 2 surgeons, PA, and NP, plus 10 support staff; coordinating schedules, daily assignments, and changing priorities across busy bariatric and general surgery practice.
• Facilitated communication among physicians, staff, and patients, ensuring clarity and continuity of care.
• Implemented policies to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline workflows.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss operational issues and ensure proper communication between departments.
• Developed PR and marketing strategies, delivered patient education seminars, and coordinated IRB-related clinical trials to enhance community engagement.
• Performed administrative tasks such as creating budgets and forecasts, preparing invoices and contracts, ordering supplies and equipment.

• Provided daily executive and administrative support to the VP of Surgical Services across four hospitals.
• Tracked department directors' progress against the VP's goals; handled physician contract negotiation, locums hiring, timesheet approval, and invoice processing; led ConnectCare/OpTime system training across four surgical departments.
• Monitored department directors' progress against VP goals; facilitated physician contract negotiations, locums hiring, timesheet approvals, invoice processing, and ConnectCare/EPIC training across four surgical departments.
• Coordinated calendars, communications, and follow-up for VP; liaised with department directors and medical community to enhance collaboration.
• Prepared executive presentations and analytic reports on surgical trends; supported annual and capital budget management.
• Supported data collection to evaluate project impacts on patient care services, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Presented project controls, cost estimation, and other business support services to technical line management.
• Conducted in-depth research on various project-related initiatives to support decision-making.