Zein Kasbo
Park Ridge
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented project manager with + years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, specializing in delivering complex scientific and operational projects. Proven expertise in leading multi-million-dollar budgets, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving efficiency through process optimization. Skilled in integrating scientific acumen with business strategy to accelerate innovation in vaccine and drug development. Effective communicator with a track record of influencing stakeholders and translating technical data into actionable insights to support high-impact decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
Pfizer Vaccines
06.2021 - Current
- Directed annual capital budget planning and execution, overseeing multi-million-dollar resources to deliver departmental priorities on time and within scope
- Owned workflow optimization through the development of innovative protein purification strategies, improving product quality and reducing costs
- Delivered cross-functional alignment by collaborating with internal teams and academic partners to advance organoid models and vaccine strategies
- Introduced advanced imaging techniques, enabling critical data generation for patents and regulatory submissions
- Presented findings to senior leadership, driving informed decision-making and strengthening research impact
- Contributed to organizational culture as an active member of the Healthcare Businesswomen Association (HBA) Engagement Core Team, planning site-wide events and initiatives
Senior Research Associate
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Led antibody production and purification workflows, training team members to streamline operations and enhance productivity
- Spearheaded the development of yeast display platforms for protein engineering, optimizing processes for therapeutic advancements
Associate Research Scientist, Protein and Cell Line
Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute, Inc
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed quality control strategies for reagent production, ensuring compatibility with downstream applications and compliance standards
- Developed and implemented protocols for molecular cloning and protein purification, accelerating research timelines
- Designed and conducted ELISA and cell-based assays, generating data to guide project decisions and milestones
Research Assistant
Montclair State University
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Optimized protein expression and purification protocols to support drug screening programs
- Performed fluorescence assays to evaluate drug efficacy, contributing to data interpretation and experimental design improvements
Education
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2017
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Molecular Biology
Lebanese American University
01.2014
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) - Biotechnology Engineering
University of Aleppo
01.2011
Skills
- Strategic Project and Budget Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Workflow Design and Process Optimization
- Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance Awareness
- Molecular Biology and Protein Engineering Expertise
- High-Throughput Assay Development and Analysis
- Advanced Visualization Tools
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Toolsandsoftware
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Data Visualization Tools (GraphPad Prism)
- Project Management Tools (MS Project)
Certificationsandcourses
- Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials, 2020, Johns Hopkins University (Online)
- Project Management Professional (PMP), In Progress
Timeline
Scientist
Pfizer Vaccines
06.2021 - Current
Senior Research Associate
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc
01.2020 - 08.2020
Associate Research Scientist, Protein and Cell Line
Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute, Inc
08.2017 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Montclair State University
08.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Molecular Biology
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) - Biotechnology Engineering
University of Aleppo
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
Montclair State University
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