Vanessa S. Davis-Lynch
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Strategic, resourceful, and results-driven professional with expertise in determining project scope and executing processes to ensure timely and successful project completion within budget and according to customer and quality specifications. Experienced in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical field in both academic and industrial settings. Known for innovative business partnership, effective communication, and problem-solving project management. Skilled in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships to allocate resources, manage stakeholder expectations, and align project goals with company initiatives. Collaborative leader and team contributor with a proven track record of directing diverse, cross-functional teams to promptly resolve challenges, meet evolving project requirements, drive excellence, and achieve desired results through the application of effective project management practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager: Global Animal Welfare Compliance (GWAC)
PFIZER INC.
04.2019 - 02.2024
- Coordinated and managed the Pfizer genetically modified animal initiatives including creation or acquisition, production, quality control, and delivery within the framework of flawless animal care and welfare
- Incorporated these principles while interacting with all involved parties, emphasizing the 3Rs - replacement, reduction, and refinement
- Served as the single point of contact for Pfizer researchers for all genetically modified animal models and projects
- Defined clear project objectives and production goals in partnership with investigative partners and Contract Research Organizations
- Independently directed efficient genetically modified animal production breeding at Contract Research Organizations
- Independently managed all genetically modified animal project communications, documentation / records, and financial accounting and forecasting
- Partnered with Pfizer investigators and Pfizer Business Development in the acquisition of new models from collaborative sources
- Placed all genetically modified animal orders for Pfizer delivery
- Liaised with Contract Research Organizations to resolve issues, improve their process and communications, and improve Pfizer’s genetically modified animal process
- Participated in Comparative Medicine departmental and Global Business Resources group meetings, teams, and initiatives
Scientific Associate 2: Transgenic Services
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
01.2012 - 04.2019
- Acted as the colony manager for over 60 genetically engineered rodent colonies
- Provided hands-on support for rodent breeding activities for several Disease Areas on the NIBR campus
- Participated in collaborative meetings with researchers regarding in vivo studies focusing on customer service
- Delivered consistent and high-quality daily in vivo support to an array of services related to the creation, maintenance, and archiving of novel rodent strains including genotyping, cryopreservation, rederivation, and microinjection, phenotyping, and technical procedures
- Harvested samples for evaluation
- Provided genotyping services to investigators
- Ensured compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines
- Pursued continuous learning / professional development opportunities and enhanced / expanded skill set
- Proactively met and exceeded customer service expectations
- Managed outsourced colonies at a Contract Research Organization (CRO)
Scientific Associate 1: Transgenic Services
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided basic colony maintenance of genetically engineered rodent colonies
- Provided hands-on support of rodent breeding activities under the direction of a designated Colony Manager including body weights, rodent identification, and tail / ear biopsies
- Provided consistent and high-quality daily in-vivo support to an array of services related to the creation, maintenance, and archiving of novel rodent strains including genotyping, cryopreservation, rederivation, and microinjection
- Ensured compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines
Animal Care Technician, Vivarium Operations
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Changed cages and monitored animals
- Sanitized animal rooms, cages, equipment, and corridors by using appropriate techniques to promote animal health / welfare and to comply with policies
- Provided nutrition for animals by supplying feed / water
- Assessed animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals in their environment to detect and report abnormal conditions
- Maintained records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility
- Monitored environment / machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established standards
- Received and properly process various shipments from the loading dock
- Properly packaged waste materials
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg, VA05.2002
Skills
- Best Practices
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Complex Project / Program Management
- Client / Partner / Stakeholder Engagement
- Requirements Assessments
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Identification / Mitigation
- Compliance
- Metrics
Certification
- ALAT Certification
- LAT Certification
- RLATg Certification
Timeline
Project Manager: Global Animal Welfare Compliance (GWAC)
PFIZER INC.
04.2019 - 02.2024
Scientific Associate 2: Transgenic Services
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
01.2012 - 04.2019
Scientific Associate 1: Transgenic Services
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
03.2010 - 01.2012
Animal Care Technician, Vivarium Operations
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (NIBR)
07.2009 - 03.2010
- ALAT Certification
- LAT Certification
- RLATg Certification
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology
Mary Washington College
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