Victoria M. Pearson

About Victoria M. Pearson

I am a scientist and operational excellence practitioner with a passion for solving…

Experience

1. Senior Analyst - Qc Biochemical

   Astellas Pharma

   Jul 2022 — Present · Sanford, NC, US

   Led the strategic planning and execution of ELISA, BLI, and SDS-PAGE assay qualification for incoming gene therapy products, ensuring seamless integration into QC workflows and alignment with regulatory standards. Led a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project that successfully mitigated $3.2 million in operational risk, enhancing process efficiency and organizational resilience. Oversee end-to-end batch testing of protein-based assays, delivering consistent results from engineering to full-scale production. Orchestrated the transition from paper-based documentation to an advanced LIMS system, including system development, custom assay builds, and comprehensive staff training—driving a culture shift towards digital excellence within my team. Author and review critical documentation, including SOPs, qualification protocols, reports, change controls, deviations, and training guides, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

Education

• Florida State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2009 — 2017

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Executive MBA, Business Analytics

• University of Maine at Farmington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Biotechnology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Epidemiology
• Cell Culture
• Bioinformatics
• Higher Education
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• High Throughput Screening
• Microsoft Office
• Molecular Biology
• Virology
• Life Sciences
• Public Health
• Genetics
• Latex
• Biochemistry
• Infectious Diseases
• Bacterial Culture
• Laboratory Skills
• Pcr
• High Throughput Sequencing
• Statistics
• Scientific Writing
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Molecular Cloning
• Science
• Biology
• Dnastar