Margaret Priest

About Margaret Priest

Certified Scrum Master and Project Manager adept at managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects that align with organizational strategies and drive impactful results. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective project management methodologies. Demonstrate expertise in technical operations, data integrity, and current Good Manufacturing Practice, complemented by strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Expertise in driving cross-functional teams to operationalize key functions and deliver high-quality solutions. Proven ability to align stakeholders on project objectives, manage documentation, and implement innovative strategies integrating legacy and new technologies. Skilled at leading change management efforts and driving end-user adoption. Effective communicator, skilled in guiding teams through challenges, offering creative solutions, and influencing decision-making. Committed to promoting diversity and fostering collaboration to advance bioscience research and organizational goals. Familiar with SDLC and applying agile methodology. Outstanding decision-making and analytical skills.Benchmarks, Milestones, & Accomplishments Strategic Project Leadership: Guide and lead cross-functional teams to deliver multi-million-dollar projects, achieving on-time completion and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Streamline project workflows, resulting in a reduction in project timelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on project objectives. Recognized for exceptional communication skills in navigating complex project environments. Change Management Expertise: Spearhead change initiatives across global teams, driving successful adoption of new technologies and processes. Lead training programs that enhanced team capabilities and ensured smooth transitions. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Maintained stringent adherence to regulatory standards (e.g, FDA, HIPAA) and quality controls. Developed robust compliance frameworks that safeguarded project integrity and data security. Technically sophisticated in Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Zoho, Tableau, Unix shell scripting, Python.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Program Management, R & d

   Baylor Genetics

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Mentoring new BG employees as a peer advisor.• Leading a team of 3 project managers.• Supporting a new R&D Program.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry

• National University of Natural Medicine

  Master of Science - MS, Nutrition Sciences