Experience

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  Accenture

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Clinical data validation ► clinical research ● clinical data analysis ● process knowledge

  Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.● Validated and rectified clinical data using Oracle Clinical database● Resolved issues and communicated with on-site clinicians ● Trained and mentored newly recruited Clinical Data Management professionals

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  Florida atlantic university

  May 2009 - Aug 2013

  The research enterprise at Florida Atlantic University forges innovations and advances science and technology in all disciplines. Units within the Division of Research identify grant and funding opportunities, manage proposals and awards, protect intellectual property rights, and more.At FAU, I investigated the role of oxidative stress damage in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and designed new preventative therapies which resulted in manuscript publication, presentations in international conferences and patent application. During this time, I was actively involved in training and supervision of undergraduate interns. I was also a Teaching Assistant for Biodiversity and Biological Principals courses.I designed and conducted an in vivo preclinical proof of concept study for AMD therapy, performed a gene therapy study for AMD using adeno-associated virus (AAV), and developed novel anticancer therapies for retinoblastoma by targeting the metabolism of cancer cells.● Contributed to 2 patents related to new therapies of AMD and retinoblastoma● Developed novel anticancer therapies against retinoblastoma● Secured ~$150,000 of funding through research grant applications Show less The Office of Technology Transfer at Florida Atlantic University is responsible for the transfer of university innovation and technologies to the marketplace for public benefit. Working with FAU faculty, staff and students, the office manages the intellectual property, including inventions and works, resulting in university research that has commercial potential.I worked with my own research as well as the technology, involved in the end-to-end process during my Internship in the Office of Technology Transfer. I also served as a collaborative liaison between principal investigators, and investors regarding the commercial viability of inventions.Leading efforts to promote life science inventions of our university to prospective clients for licensing, including patents for treatment of age related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinoblastoma, I contributed to the office website, performed market analysis,and collected competitive intelligence.● Worked on filing patent applications to USPTO● Managed projects that resulted in patent no US20120295979 (ophthalmology, medicine) and patent application No. WO2014160702 (ophthalmology, pharmaceuticals, and medicine) Show less

  • Graduate Researcher ► Ophthalmology ● Treatment Development ● Anti-Cancer ● Teaching Assistant

    Mar 2006 - Aug 2013

  • Technology Transfer & Commercialization Internship ► Out-Licensing ● Competitive Intelligence

    May 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Ovation diagnostics

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2017

  Senior analyst ► entrepreneurial commercialization ● project manager ● strategic partnerships

  Formed with a novel ovarian cancer biomarker technology licensed from the University of South Florida, Ovation Diagnostics is dedicated to transforming cancer diagnostics in the area of Ovarian Cancer to improve detection and patient outcomes.I brought my life science, drug development and commercialization experience to Ovation in 2013, developing plans for the commercialization of cancer diagnostic biomarkers and engaging with key opinion leaders for planning clinical trials required for FDA approval.I help determine market competitiveness, market acceptance, and intellectual property positioning of new inventions, identifying opportunities for in-licensing of new technologies in oncology and negotiating licensing terms. The business plans I design demonstrate how inventions help to advance the market share and profitability of the companies interested in licensing, backed by market research.A large part of my role that I really enjoy is engaging with our research partners and investors in strategic alliances that go beyond the conventional, to merge our discovery-driven culture with the business environment of the company.● Conduct scientific and commercial due diligence ● Manage R&D projects, Product Development projects involving contract manufacturing ● Build and maintain financial plans for business development, presenting to prospective investors Show less

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  Nova southeastern university

  Nov 2017 - now

  Technology licensing officer

  The Office of Technology Transfer of Nova Southeastern University is actively involved in management of intellectual property, establishing partnerships with industry partners, investors and entrepreneurs to facilitate the commercialization of innovations originating from NSU’s research labs. My responsibilities as the Technology Licensing Officer at the Office of Technology Transfer at NSU is to assist scientific researches across multiple disciplines in commercialization of their inventions. It includes assessing patentability of inventions, identifying novel technologies suitable for commercialization, managing intellectual property and building strategic alliances with external partners for commercialization of innovations.•Seeking and developing relations with strategic partners and licensees for commercialization of NSU’s technologies. Negotiating terms of technology transfer and commercialization.•Developing licensing strategy for marketing NSU inventions, identifying prospective licensees, conducting assessment of competing technologies and promoting technologies available for licensing.•Maintaining faculty outreach to ensure optimal exchange of information and management of their intellectual property. Regularly communicating with NSU researchers for evaluating new inventions, determining patentability and commercial value of inventions and informing inventors about licensing processes Show less