Uzoma Nwankwo
Senior Scientific Project Manager @Immunai
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Scientific Project Manager @Immunai
New York, NY, US
Implemented cross company risk management framework by conducting risk assessment for 12 individual departments (232 risks identified, 56 mitigation/monitoring plans established), leading the compilation of risks into a central location, determining probability and impact scoring, and setting up quarterly maintenance and leadership reporting structure- Improved resource utilization advocacy with Float data by using Float features to distinguish time entries within project per milestone producing graphs to display data gathered, presents data to CTO on a monthly cadence informing decisions on team staffing and priorities - Leads cross-functional communication to provide real-time visibility on KPIs to executive leadership and facilitates strategic alignment across departments for the company’s internal exploratory IND efforts- Serves as a strategic integrator across scientific and technical domains, bridging gaps and driving unified execution on core R&D initiatives in direct support of the Chief Technical Officer- Identifies and resolves high-impact roadblocks—ranging from budget gaps, headcount limitations, and scientific disputes—through decisive, action-oriented leadership- Owns risk management end-to-end, proactively flagging issues and executing mitigation plans that protected critical timelines and strategic objectives.
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ethics, History, and Public Policy
New York University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Health Policy and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT UZOMA NWANKWO
Biotech-focused project and operations manager with expertise leading cross-functional teams at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and drug discovery. I specialize in building structures that drive clarity, accelerate timelines, and enable strategic decision-making across complex R&D environments.Core skills include program and portfolio management, risk assessment and mitigation, and cross-functional communication with internal leadership teams and external pharmaceutical partners.
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