Kristine Afansev

About Kristine Afansev

I am an interactive Sr. Director for science-based Business Development, Marketing, and Project Management in global Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical devices, Clinical Manufacturing, Clean Meat, and Clinical Research industries. I provide Senior Executive experience in client contract building, retention, project management, and managing both new and established clientele to ensure diverse and expanding market coverage. My reputation is in formulating high-level negotiation tactics and discovering emerging opportunities with a proven record of forming result-based synergies linking client and company production. International and National organizational growth through business development expansions, partner collaborations, alliances, and execution of assertive profit developments. Leadership skills to facilitate production and build world-class organizations for your business solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Business Development- West Coast

   MRIGlobal

   Nov 2025 — Present

   MRIGlobal partners with biotechnology innovators to accelerate the development of life‑changing therapies. As a leader in applied science and contract research, we provide independent, science‑driven expertise that helps biotech companies overcome complex technical and operational hurdles from early discovery through early clinical development.We offer end‑to‑end drug development support tailored to the needs of emerging and established biotech\'s. Our capabilities include analytical services, stability studies, clinical trial materials management, pharmaceutical logistics support, and repository services. From custom synthesis and small-batch API/drug product manufacturing to clinical labeling and distribution, we provide comprehensive support across the development lifecyle. With specialized strengths in clinical trial material management and pharmaceutical logistics, we help biotech companies scale efficiently, maintain quality, and reduce development risk.MRIGlobal also supports biotech platforms advancing next‑generation modalities, providing rigorous testing, evaluation, and systems expertise for detection technologies, delivery devices, and containment solutions.Trusted for our scientific rigor, regulatory awareness, and collaborative approach, we act as an extension of your team—helping you move discoveries forward faster, safer, and with greater confidence.Let’s work together to bring meaningful therapies and technologies to the patients who need them most.

Education

• California State University-San Bernardino

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Kriger International

  Clinical Research Associate Program (CRA) + GCP Certificate

• Project-Management Certification-Learn Smart

  Bachelor's of Arts, PMI® as a Charter-Global Registered Education Provided (REP)®

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Drug Development
• Gcp
• Biopharmaceuticals
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Oncology
• Toxicology
• Business Development
• Life Sciences
• Infectious Diseases
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Ctms
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials
• Regulatory Submissions
• Management
• Biotechnology
• Analytical Chemistry
• CRO Management
• CRO
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Fda
• Pharmaceutics
• Clinical Development