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Omar Delgado
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Omar Delgado

Boston,MA

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Desired Job Title

Project Team Lead, Ophthalmology Gene TherapyOcular Procedures Training Lead, Comparative MedicineClinical Research Trainee Scientific Technical Leader, Ophthalmology Translational PharmacologyPortfolio Strategy Internship, Global Program Management

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Boston, MAWashington, DCSan Diego, CAAtlanta, GANew York, NY
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offCareer advancement401k match

Summary

Experienced project manager and scientist with a proven track record of leading diverse teams to execute complex drug development initiatives successfully. Expertise in managing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and delivering innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals. Renowned for exceptional strategic planning abilities and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive project success. Committed to leveraging analytical expertise and leadership experience to enhance operational efficiency and achieve impactful results.

Overview

1
1
Certificate
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Team Lead, Ophthalmology Gene Therapy

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA
06.2019 - 05.2024
  • Achieved timely delivery of ophthalmology gene therapy program milestones through effective leadership of cross-functional teams. Streamlined project planning processes to enhance timelines and resource allocation for pharmacology initiatives.
  • Fostered collaboration with external partners, significantly improving research outcomes.
  • Led project team meetings and scientific working groups, promoting alignment and accountability while facilitating effective decision-making across various functional areas.
  • Articulated program status risks and scientific recommendations to senior leadership and external advisory boards, enhancing informed portfolio and development decisions.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape and worked with functional leads to proactively adjust strategies and plans, minimizing execution risks.

Clinical Research Trainee

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Engaged in clinical development initiatives for Phase I ALS and oncology CAR-T therapy programs to enhance research outcomes through collaboration with clinical trial leads and translational medicine teams.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of early-phase clinical trial operations, focusing on protocol development and cross-functional collaboration among clinical, translational, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Enhanced capability to translate preclinical findings into clinical strategy by analyzing decision-making processes throughout discovery, development and clinical execution.

Ocular Procedures Training Lead, Comparative Medicine

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge
03.2010 - 05.2024
  • Directed development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for complex in vivo ocular procedures.
  • Designed and executed scalable onboarding and certification processes, mentoring over 20 scientists and research associates in specialized rodent procedures.
  • Identified and mentored top-performing team members to become designated trainers, streamlining onboarding processes and upholding quality and compliance benchmarks.
  • Developed and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with IACUC and institutional policies.

Scientific Technical Leader, Ophthalmology Translational Pharmacology

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge
03.2006 - 05.2019
  • Provided strategic direction and technical expertise for four ophthalmology programs to enhance pharmacology efforts through informed study design and analysis.
  • Collaborated with biology, pathology, biomarker, and data science teams to consolidate research findings and drive critical go/no-go project evaluations.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of human donor samples, driving advancements in translational strategy and target discovery efforts.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of data integrity and presented research progress at both departmental meetings and national conferences to enhance visibility and engagement.

Portfolio Strategy Internship, Global Program Management

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Analyzed resource allocation and workload distribution among lab units, presenting synthesized findings to inform strategic leadership decisions on project assignments and utilization.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology

University of Connecticut
Storrs

Bachelor of Science - Applied Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico
Humacao

Skills

  • Scientific Project & Program Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Governance, SOP Development, & Compliance Oversight
  • Program Planning, Timeline Ownership, & Milestone Tracking
  • Resource Planning & Capacity Management
  • Ophthalmology Drug Development & Gene Therapy
  • Preclinical Translational Strategy
  • PK/PD, Biomarker Strategy, & Data Interpretation
  • Human Donor Tissue Analysis & Multi-Omics Support
  • IACUC Protocol Development & Ethical Research Practices
  • Data Visualization & Scientific Reporting (Spotfire, GraphPad Prism)
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership (Matrixed Environments)

Certification

Microsoft Project for Beginners, Coursera, June 2026

Foundations of Project Management, Google, Apr 2025

Clinical Trials Management and Operations, Johns Hopkins University, Mar 2025

Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment and Trial, Novartis, Mar 2025

Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Personnel, Novartis, Jan 2025

Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, Novartis, Dec 2024

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials, Johns Hopkins University, May 2024

Timeline

Clinical Research Trainee

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
12.2022 - 03.2024

Project Team Lead, Ophthalmology Gene Therapy

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
06.2019 - 05.2024

Portfolio Strategy Internship, Global Program Management

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
06.2018 - 12.2018

Ocular Procedures Training Lead, Comparative Medicine

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
03.2010 - 05.2024

Scientific Technical Leader, Ophthalmology Translational Pharmacology

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
03.2006 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Applied Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico

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