Urja Verma, PhD PMP®

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  • Timeline

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

    Laboratory Operations Manager & Visiting Lecturer

    The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
    Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

    Team Lead

    BOREK SOLUTIONS GROUP
    Dec 2021 - Jul 2023

    Project Manager

    Biotech CRO
    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

    Scientific Associate II

    UHN Biospecimen Services
    Current Company
    Aug 2024 - now

    Research Associate / Project Manager

    Princess Margaret Genomics Centre
    Current Company
    Oct 2024 - now

    Communications Specialist

    PANORAMICS - A Vision
  • About me

    Project manager for Life Sciences & Healthcare Research

  • Education

    • The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda

      2015 - 2021
      Doctor of philosophy - phd zoology | life sciences

      Managed and supervised BSc and MSc students’ dissertations.Conducted research on embryonic morphogenesis, signaling pathways, neuropathic pain, muscular dystrophy, and toxicology.Published 8 peer-reviewed articles and received best oral and poster presentation awards

    • The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda

      2013 - 2015
      Master of science - msc zoology | life sciences 7.41/10
    • The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of science - bsc zoology | life sciences 6.5/10
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business process modeling

      Iiba
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    • Learning digital business analysis

      Iiba
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    • Whmis

      University of alberta
      Apr 2019
    • Power bi essential training

      Project management institute
      Oct 2022
    • Laboratory and chemical safety

      University of alberta
      Apr 2019
    • Advanced microsoft power bi

      Linkedin
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    • Business management and organization

      Project management institute
      Oct 2022
    • Business analysis for project managers

      Iiba
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    • Cencepts in biosafety

      University of alberta
      Apr 2019
    • Research hotel training program

      The metabolomics innovation centre
      Aug 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordination and Support Volunteer

      Issued by The Walnut Foundation on Jul 2023
      The Walnut FoundationAssociated with Urja Verma, PhD PMP®
    • Research Specialist | Behaviorist

      Issued by Sri Sayajibaug Zoo on Jan 2018
      Sri Sayajibaug ZooAssociated with Urja Verma, PhD PMP®
    • Intern

      Issued by SA-FORD - Sanctuary for Research and Development on Nov 2019
      SA-FORD - Sanctuary for Research and DevelopmentAssociated with Urja Verma, PhD PMP®
    • Trainee

      Issued by The Metabolomics Innovation Centre on Apr 2019
      The Metabolomics Innovation CentreAssociated with Urja Verma, PhD PMP®