Urja Verma, PhD PMP®

Experience

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  The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  Laboratory Operations Manager & Visiting Lecturer

  • Ensured ethical conduct in study procedures and assisted in grant writing and NAAC accreditation.• Maintained chemical stocks, procured instruments, and conducted training and administrative tasks.• Prepared scientific illustrations and teaching materials. Organized field visits and handled administrative tasks.

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  BOREK SOLUTIONS GROUP

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  Team Lead

  • Led global collaborations and managed a team of 20 individuals for biomedical/medical device software projects.• Transitioned teams to remote work and maintained high-quality project delivery during the pandemic.• Facilitated stakeholder engagement and provided subject matter expertise for AI-based biomedical imaging.• Conducted training workshops, managed resource allocation, and supported sales team for client alignment.

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  Biotech CRO

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2023

  Project Manager

  • Managed biomedical data curation projects for digital pathology and drug discovery.• Coordinated with study sponsors, functional leaders, and internal teams to align project objectives.• Facilitated customer engagement to align software capabilities with client requirements.• Utilized project management tools like Trello, MS Project, and MS Office for effective project execution.

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  UHN Biospecimen Services

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  Scientific Associate II

  • Facilitate scientific exchange with researchers and healthcare professionals regarding biospecimen needs.• Lead CAP accreditation and document management processes.• Write and secure competitive grants collaborating with multiple PIs, researchers from academia and industries.• Implement task and project management tools (Monday, Trello) for tracking and coordinating tasks in cross-functional teams. Ensure smooth transition and integration of new tools. Change management.• Engage with stakeholders to prepare and review scientific documentation and SOPs.• Engage with patients and researchers, coordinate biospecimen collection and management for prospective oncology studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Show less

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  Princess Margaret Genomics Centre

  Aug 2024 - now

  Research Associate / Project Manager

  Project & Grant Management:• Manage multimillion-dollar grant budgets, track expenditures, and calculate financial metrics (e.g., AC, EV, CV) to provide insights for project leaders' (PIs') decision-making.• Develop structured milestones and deliverables for grant proposals to secure funding and ensure project success, by keeping PIs informed with progress. Record keeping and archival of Scientific and Financial spending records of projects.• Oversee reporting for grants exceeding $5 million, ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements and timely submissions.Analytics:• Create interactive dashboards using Power BI, analyzing customer data across regions and services for the leaders to drive data-informed strategies for Service Core Lab.• Financial analytics from QuickBooks, Business Hub using PowerBI.• Monitor and document publications resulting from supported projects, maintaining records of scientific impact of the services PMGC provides.Change Management:• Implement new project and finance management tools, fostering team-wide adoption and collaboration.Outreach:• Manage social media platforms, newsletters, slack channels. Show less

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  PANORAMICS - A Vision

  Oct 2024 - now

  Communications Specialist

  • Contribute to community engagement through market and scientific research• Produce insightful, thought-provoking articles and short pieces addressing current scientific challenges• Actively participate in Panoramics’ events, bridging wet lab and desk researchers• Scientific event planning