Stephanie Richards, MS, MBA, PMP

Experience

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  Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida

  Aug 2010 - May 2015

  Project Manager for the Collaborative Genomics Center

  I worked directly with the CGC Director, providing project management oversight for multiple projects, including international studies and clinical trials for diseases like HIV, Dengue fever, and various cancers. I managed projects for the Genomics and Bioinformatics cores, with teams comprised of scientists, bioinformaticians, and software engineers. I acted as a liaison between the Director, CGC platforms, and collaborators, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project execution. I developed strong working relationships with collaborators, managed financial projections and inventory, negotiated with vendors, created a tiered pricing structure, and designed a customized laboratory information system (LIMS) for sample tracking and project management. Show less

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2023

  Payload Project Scientist

  At NASA Kennedy Space Center, I provided research, expertise, and integrated system development for space missions. I supported the NASA Chief Scientist by offering omics and scientific subject matter expertise and overseeing life science flight/ground research projects. I coordinated cross-functional teams, including NASA scientists, academic researchers, engineers, and flight support groups, to execute multi-million dollar projects for microgravity and deep space missions. I contributed to the development of the NASA GeneLab Data System and Life Science Data Archive, developed science requirement documents, and worked with engineering teams to design and manufacture hardware/software for the ISS. Show less

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  Promega Corporation

  Mar 2018 - now

  Leading Promega’s Emerging Technologies and Solutions team, I drive strategic partnerships, AI utilization, and software-centric product development. I oversee interconnected technology and software projects, guiding them from early-stage exploration to new product development, aligning with Promega’s business goals. Provided project management oversight for Instrumentation New Product Development and Commercial Operations to implement corporate strategic initiatives. Led multiple interdisciplinary programs and projects, utilizing PMI project management methodologies to coordinate multi-site instrumentation projects. Managed New Product Development deliverables and design history files, ensuring proactive evaluation and reporting of project health to sponsors and stakeholders.

  • Associate Director, Emerging Technologies and Solutions

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Strategic Innovation Manager, Software Centric Products

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Senior Program Manager, Instrument Innovation

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2022
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  Usona Institute

  Aug 2020 - now

  Manage the Porta Sophia team, defining its mission, goals, budget, and processes while supporting its evolving objectives. Provide program management support for clinical programs, coordinating cross-discipline efforts and supporting CMC activities in API and DP development. Develop and execute project management strategies, ensuring quality and efficiency, implement policies and procedures, manage risks and issues, report project status to stakeholders, and lead project teams.

  • Director Program Management

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Program Management Consultant

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2023