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Natsuko Wise

Natsuko Wise

San Mateo

Summary

Analytical and execution-focused Program Manager with 5 years of experience leading complex technical projects in regulated GMP environments. Specialized in cross-functional program delivery, risk management, technical documentation, vendor coordination, and system implementation. Proven ability to translate scientific and operational needs into structured project plans, align diverse stakeholders, and drive completion of multi-phase initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Documentation Compliance Specialist

Alexza Pharmaceuticals
Fremont
01.2023 - Current

Cleanroom Optimization Program — Project Lead

Reduced environmental monitoring workload by 50% and achieved ~40% cost savings.

  • Led a full-cycle program involving Manufacturing, QA, and Facilities, and Regulatory.
  • Built a project timeline with deliverables, owner assignments, and status checkpoints.
  • Conducted technical feasibility assessments using historical data and JMP statistical modeling.
  • Drove weekly stakeholder syncs and managed project risks.
  • Delivered final executive report with validated trend data and implementation plan.

QC Testing & Review Centralization Program — Program Owner

Implemented a controlled QC tracking system via Smartsheet that resolved a key audit finding.

  • Developed a centralized tracker with permission controls and automated status visibility.
  • Defined workflow requirements, built documentation, and trained cross-functional groups.
  • Created dashboards to monitor turnaround time, identify bottlenecks, and improve follow-through.
  • Eliminated missing documentation errors and improved review cycle consistency.

Disinfectant Efficacy Study — Technical Program Lead

  • Coordinated internal teams and external contract labs across a 4-month validation project.
  • Defined scope, acceptance criteria, timelines, and sample matrices.
  • Managed study logistics, risk assessments, and vendor deliverables.
  • Consolidated data outputs into a final technical report for QA/Regulatory.

EMPQ Qualification Support — Cross-Site Contributor

  • Coordinated timelines with Validation, System Owners, and Manufacturing.
  • Managed documentation and ensured all reports met compliance and traceability requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Managed Agile eQMS workflows including CAPAs, deviations, investigations, and change controls.
  • Created SOPs, risk assessments, and project documentation packages.
  • Served as SME for the EM Program and provided data insights using JMP and Excel.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental meetings, agenda planning, and action-item follow-up.
  • Supported audit readiness and regulatory/quality inquiries.

Research Associate – R&D

Pacific Biosciences (PacBio)
Menlo Park
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated R&D sequencing projects using structured experimental plans.
  • Owned weekly performance dashboards and communicated trends to scientists and PMs.
  • Used Bugzilla and JIRA for issue tracking and workflow documentation.
  • Partnered with engineering and data teams to troubleshoot platform inconsistencies.

Education

B.S. - Chemistry (Synthetic Chemistry Specialization)

UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.2016 - 06/2020

Skills

  • Program & Project Lifecycle Management
  • Roadmapping & Milestone Planning
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Agile & Hybrid Project Methodologies
  • Technical Requirements Gathering
  • Vendor & Contract Lab Management
  • Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
  • Process Optimization & Change Management
  • Quality Systems & Regulated Environments
  • JMP
  • JIRA
  • Bugzilla
  • Agile eQMS
  • Excel
  • Timeline Tracking
  • KPI Dashboards
  • SOP Governance

Publications

Environmental Science & Technology, Zhou, Z., Lakey, P., von Domaros, M., Wise, N., Tobias, D., Shiraiwa, M., Abbatt, J., 2022

Timeline

QC Documentation Compliance Specialist

Alexza Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - Current

Research Associate – R&D

Pacific Biosciences (PacBio)
05.2021 - 12.2022

B.S. - Chemistry (Synthetic Chemistry Specialization)

UC Irvine
09.2016 - 06/2020
Natsuko Wise