Ricardo Luzietti
Medway,MA
Summary
Accomplished Scientist with a proven track record of adding value, adept in LCMS assays and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded innovative projects, significantly enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction. Expert in troubleshooting and mentoring, consistently delivering beyond expectations with a keen eye on budget oversight and talent development. Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 25 years working as Scientist within the pharmaceutical industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in bioanalytical and lab staff management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scientist
Intercept Pharmaceuticals
03.2023 - Current
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, fostering innovation and creative problem-solving among colleagues.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex scientific problems, and guided our CRO through a challenging investigation.
- .Was the point person between our CRO and an inter-departmental team investigating assay failures
- Provide analytical expertise for internal and external collaborators as the bioanalytical representative at study team meetings and liaise with external labs
- Establish and negotiate Statements of Work for new studies or amendments, partners with finance on related budgets and invoicing
Senior Manager
Dicerna (NovoNordisk)
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Promoted to Senior Manager after showing strong leadership after one year of service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and growing business relationships.
- Assisted in planning and directly managed a multi-million dollar outsourcing budget.
- Led an investigation into a failed study conducted by a vendor, leading to multiple CAPAs and reimbursement for the work undertaken.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Served as the point person for managing study communications, activities, and documents from Request for Proposal (RFP) to study closure.
- Worked with in-house teams to provide method troubleshooting and support to external PIs for oligonucleotide HPLC-FD and LCMS analysis.
Group Leader/Principal Investigator
Charles River Laboratories
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Managed a team of 16, consisting of 3 PIs and 13 analysts.
- Led by example, demonstrating a commitment to my direct reports and consistently delivering high-quality work, delivering data on time, and hitting all significant KPIs set forth by our client.
- Successfully renegotiated our contract with one of our largest clients, allowing for increased revenue for CRL while maintaining value for the sponsor.
- Monitored group performance regularly, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensation reviews, and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Additional Key Experience
Detailed Employment Information Available
04.1999 - 05.2017
- Tested, implemented, and trained department staff on electronic notebook use. (AstraZeneca and GSK)
- Trained and mentored DMPK international co-op students (GSK)
- Rolled out a new database request tool for global DMPK assay needs. (AstraZeneca)
- Safety committee representative, responsible for writing safety SOPs and lab safety training. (Absorption Systems)
- Worked with an external programmer to develop an in-house electronic study binder and trained staff on system use. (Agilux/CRL)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Biotechnology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- DMPK assays
- Training and mentoring
- LCMS
- Client management
- Results analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Talent development
- Budget oversight
- GxP
Publications
· Jian Guo, Camil Joubran, Ricardo A. Luzietti Jr., Fei Zhou, Gregory S. Basarab & Karthick Vishwanathan (2015) In vitro and in vivometabolism of 14C-AZ11, a novel inhibitor of bacterial DNA gyrase/type II topoisomerase, Xenobiotica, 45:2, 158-170
· Elaine Tseng, Robert L. Walsky, Ricardo A. Luzietti Jr., Jennifer J. Harris, Rachel E. Kosa, Theunis C. Goosen, Michael A. Zientek, and R. Scott Obach. Relative Contributions of Cytochrome CYP3A4 Versus CYP3A5 for CYP3A-Cleared Drugs Assessed In Vitro Using a CYP3A4-Selective Inactivator (CYP3cide), Drug Metab Dispos, 2014 Jul;42(7):1163-73
· Jian Guo, Eric W. Miele, April Chen, Ricardo A. Luzietti, Mark Zambrowski, Robert L. Walsky & Ed T. Buurman Pharmacokinetics of the natural antibiotic negamycin Xenobiotica, 45:7, 625-633,
Community
· Board member, treasurer, president and coach for Medway Youth Baseball (2011-2023)
· Volunteer/cook at Medway High School and Choate Park concession stands (2017-2023)
· Board member for the Children's Interstitial Lung Disease Foundation. Serving as head of fundraising and chairman of the board. (2006-2010)
Timeline
Senior Scientist
Intercept Pharmaceuticals
03.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
Dicerna (NovoNordisk)
09.2020 - 03.2023
Group Leader/Principal Investigator
Charles River Laboratories
05.2017 - 09.2020
Additional Key Experience
Detailed Employment Information Available
04.1999 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Biotechnology
Drexel University
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