Micaiah Ward

About Micaiah Ward

I am a scientific leader and strategic partner focused on translating complex biological data into insights that drive innovation across the life sciences.In my current role as a Field Metabolomics Scientist, I serve as a key liaison to academic, clinical, and industry partners—guiding study design and application of advanced analytical approaches to diverse research questions. I collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, bioinformatics, and commercial teams to align scientific efforts with broader research and business objectives, supporting both discovery and client engagement.My experience spans academia and industry, including postdoctoral training at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, where I led and contributed to cross-functional initiatives in immuno-oncology and infectious disease. Across roles, I have managed complex projects, influenced diverse stakeholders, and translated technical findings into clear, actionable strategies.In addition to my scientific background, I bring extensive experience in operations and project management, overseeing multimillion-dollar initiatives, managing large teams, and executing high-impact projects from concept through delivery.I’m passionate about combining scientific rigor with strategic execution and look forward to opportunities where I can apply my diverse expertise to make a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Field Metabolomics Scientist

   Metabolon, Inc.

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Business Development Support: Serve as a scientific liaison between laboratory research and client-facing teams, providing technical support in study design, sample preparation, and metabolomic data analysis aligned with client research goals.Client Engagement: Regularly engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), principal investigators, and external stakeholders—virtually and in person—to provide high-level technical support, shape project direction, and present metabolomics-driven insights relevant to their therapeutic or research focus.Scientific Communication: Develop and deliver scientifically rigorous, cross-disciplinary collateral for internal strategy discussions and external presentations, covering a range of topics in basic and applied research. Represent the scientific voice of the organization at national and institutional conferences, effectively translating complex technical findings into tailored presentations for both specialized and interdisciplinary audiences, resulting in 12-15 external presentations annually. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Bioinformatics and Marketing, to evaluate new product concepts, contribute to user experience assessments, provide subject matter expert review, create internal training material, and ensure alignment with evolving scientific and market needs.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BS, Biochemistry

  2010 — 2012

• Florida State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

  2014 — 2020

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Product Development
• R&D
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Program Management