Kate Schroeder

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ABOUT KATE SCHROEDER

I’m at my best when I’m bringing order to complexity—whether that’s aligning teams, structuring projects, or moving big ideas forward.I began my career as a bench scientist, spending 8 years in the lab before discovering that my true passion lies in organizing people, projects, and operations. For the past 10 years, I’ve led cross-functional teams and managed initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, blending my scientific background with operational leadership to deliver results.What sets me apart is the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders while keeping projects aligned with evolving business goals. I’ve managed project scopes, timelines, budgets, risks, and communications across science, business, regulatory, and compliance functions—always with a focus on clarity and execution.Core strengths include-Communicating across science, business, and regulatory functions-Balancing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines-Applying both Agile and Waterfall methods to biotech project management-Using tools like Smartsheet and Monday.com to track progress and align teamsI thrive at the intersection of science and operations—helping organizations bring structure, momentum, and impact to their most complex challenges.