Dami Raphael A.
Project Manager - Drug Development @Isomab
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager - Drug Development @Isomab
Nottingham, GB
Project management of early-stage CMC activities and pre-clinical supply planning for a biotech start-up developing a first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis. • Oversee assay development, method transfer, and qualification of CROs, ensuring analytical methods are deployment-ready for pivotal preclinical studies. • Own project planning and execution, managing timelines, deliverables, and RFP processes to ensure milestones are met to regulatory and business expectations. • Coordinate the shipment and documentation of test articles between CROs/CDMOs under full regulatory compliance.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
Master of Science (MSc. Stem Cells and Regeneration), Cellular and Molecular Biology
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Science (BSc. Hons) Microbiology, Microbiology, General
ABOUT DAMI RAPHAEL A.
Senior Director–level laboratory and R&D leader with 10+ years’ experience delivering regulated, multi-site laboratory operations across diagnostics, cell and gene therapy, biotech, and drug development.Proven track record of Director and Senior Director accountability for laboratory operations, quality, R&D, and technical governance within ISO 15189, MHRA, HTA, GMP, GLP regulated environments. Extensive experience building, accrediting, and scaling laboratories, including delivery of national ISO 15189 accreditation programmes and oversight of UKAS inspections.Experienced in multi-site laboratory leadership, having managed 80+ scientists across geographically distributed laboratories, with responsibility for operational performance, compliance, quality management systems (QMS), LIMS implementation, validation, and audit readiness. Strong background in diagnostic assay development and validation (PCR, LAMP, point-of-care testing) and translation of R&D into regulated clinical and commercial laboratory services.Industry experience spans private healthcare diagnostics, CROs, CDMOs, biotech, and advanced therapies, with hands-on leadership across CMC, method transfer, technology transfer, supplier management, and external partnerships. Regularly engage with regulators, CROs, CDMOs, NHS stakeholders, and senior leadership teams to deliver compliant, scalable laboratory programmes.Commercially aware leader with experience in product management, portfolio management, and stakeholder-facing roles, combining strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. Particularly effective in high-growth, regulated environments requiring rapid scale-up, governance, risk management, and cross-functional leadership.Open to Director and Senior Director roles, including Laboratory Director, Head of Laboratories, Director of R&D, Director of Quality, Technical Operations,s and Operations Leadership within diagnostics, biotech, CRO/CDMO, and cell and gene therapy organisations.
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