Ana Gradissimo
Scientific Research Lead - Core Facility Director @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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WORK HISTORY
Scientific Research Lead - Core Facility Director @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY, US
Management & Strategic Planning: • Lead role in implementing the program strategic mission • Direct activities across program/initiative to ensure adequate turnaround time for various applications • Ensure proper scheduling and distribution of work load in the facility and anticipate growth / changes / constriction by monitoring indicators • Participate in operational strategic planning and identify opportunities for technological innovation to enhance institutional capabilities in researchStaff Management: • Assess staff performance and provide recommendations for merit, incentive and promotional increases for 4+ direct reports • Lead role in hiring and training of new lab staff • Mentor staff and create a strong team culture, with effective communication across the organizationOperations: • Review work flow and policies to meet goals and mission of the program, streamlines procedures and enhances cooperation • Consult with clinical, translational and basic researchers on most effective choice of multiomics platforms, experimental design and methodology • Bridge several groups across translational research: investigators, data analysts, project managers, technical staff and administrator • Oversees the transition of chemistries and protocols from manual to robotic processingData Management: • Using LIMS, oversee submitted requests and progress of scientific projects • Monitor turnaround time for all applications and identify bottlenecks • Improve quality of service through LIMS analytics
EDUCATION
Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology, Microbiology
University of Évora
Master's Degree, Biology, General
ABOUT ANA GRADISSIMO
Research Operations Executive | Building Scalable, Cost-Efficient Genomics Infrastructure for Translational ResearchI directed entreprise NGS and biobanking operations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I\'ve built scalable research infrastructure supporting 50+ clinical trials and 20+ investigator-initiated studies.What I Do- P&L Management:$1M annual operating budget with projects leveraging 40% cost reduction in services- Capacity Scaling: 5x growth -> samples/year) through robotic automation- Clinical Compliance: GCP-aligned SOPs and billing compliance- Biobanking: biospecimens within custom infrastructure and full regulatory compliance- Systems & Data: LIMS/EPIC integration, data governance, KPI dashboardsTechnical Platforms: Illumina, PacBio, high-throughput automation, microbiome profiling, viral biomarkersI\'m exploring Research Director and Core Facility Director opportunities in biotech, pharma, and clinical genomics where I can apply my operational expertise and proven track record of building cost-efficient, high-quality research infrastructure at scale.Let\'s connect if you\'re building or scaling genomics operations - a••••••••@gmail.com
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