Lawrence McKinney

About Lawrence McKinney

I\'m a PhD scientist with deep expertise in oncology, translational strategy, and drug development. I am currently a Program Manager at Genentech, where I support cross-functional teams across early- and late-stage product development — managing critical path, portfolio strategy, and translational planning for programs in development.My training is intentionally dual-track. I hold a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences and an MPH in Epidemiology, both from Morehouse School of Medicine — a combination that gives me fluency across molecular science, clinical research, and population health. That background informs how I approach program management: not just as a logistical function, but as a strategic one, with a clear eye on how research decisions translate into patient and population outcomes.My experience spans bioinformatics, qualitative and quantitative research, translational medicine, and health equity — with early-career work at both Genentech and Biogen that grounded me in how large pharma organizations move science from bench to bedside. I bring rigorous analytical thinking, strong cross-functional communication, and a commitment to inclusive research practices to every team I support.At the core of all of it is a question I\'ve carried since growing up in Rivera Beach, Florida: why does the science so often know what to do, but whole communities never benefit from it? That question drives the rigor I bring to translational strategy and the lens I apply to population health — because the best science is only as meaningful as the systems built to deliver it.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Genentech

   Aug 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   As a Program Manager at Genentech, I maintain strategic project schedules and manage the critical path and budget for each project. I work closely with team leads and experts to coordinate every aspect of assigned projects, including alliance and collaborator interactions, meeting and data management, risk management, and information flow. I ensure timely development of strategic documents and tools across all project phases, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.I contribute to the business planning process by ensuring that project insights and inputs are strategically aligned. Additionally, I’m involved in resource planning, collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization to support informed decisions on functional and portfolio resources, ultimately driving successful project outcomes.

Education

• Morehouse School of Medicine

  Master of Public Health - MPH

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

• Morehouse School of Medicine

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD