Sharon S. Kim

Experience

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  Broad Institute

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2016

  Senior Process Development Associate

  Strategic Analysis: Analyzed current technology deficiencies via process mapping and data analysis. Proposed robotic technology purchase, resulting in a $500,000 budget. Planned and executed implementation in 3 months.Technology Integration: Coordinated a merger of 3 platforms: 100+ employees, 6 different LIMS of varying maturity, 20 types of lab instrumentation and processes by collaborating with software engineers, managers, lab members, and vendors using Agile methodologies and tools, such as Scrum and Kanban in conjunction with JIRA; oversaw merged platform testing. Project Management: Managed the scope, timelines and resources to troubleshoot and build automation protocol requests for advanced robotic technology such as Hamilton Robotics, Agilent Technologies, and PerkinElmer. Process Automation: Reduced process steps to decrease cost, turnaround time, run time, and potential for user errors. Streamlined lab workflow through Java messaging, RPA, standardization, and sample tracking. Show less

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  World Bank Group

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Research Analyst

  Researched and analyzed rising startups in robotics and quantum computing by compiling a database of companies and their relationship with other stakeholders in the ecosystem such as VC & PE firms, angel investors, accelerators & incubators, and academic institutions. Spanned across diverse industries, from agriculture and ocean exploration robots to robots understanding human empathy. Looked at future competitiveness and growth of startups: Who is at the frontier for innovation in robotics? What is the current most advanced robotics technology? How are startups connecting with each other? Show less

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  Cognizant

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  MBA Summer Senior Consultant

  Product Strategy: Headed the implementation efforts of adopting Outcome Driven Innovation model into the Accelerator’s Agile culture and Lean Startup principles to build SaaS features for life science clients.Market Research and Benchmarking: Gathered and analyzed market research data for different facets of laboratory science, ranging from university labs to the FDA’s clinical trial landscape. Crafted Desired Outcome Statements to identify and analyze market segments and unmet customer needs for benchmarking.Internal and External Consulting: Served as life science SME by advising beta releases, offering insights into laboratory technologies, and working with life science clients and vendors to develop IoT enabled solutions. Show less

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  EY

  Aug 2019 - now

  Manager | Business Transformation | Transformation Design & Execution

  • Transformation Management: Supported the activation and operationalization of the IT Transformation Office of a Fortune 500 clinical laboratory company. Designed the Steering Committee and cadence to govern the Transformation Office and prepared the Transformation office operating model to be embedded into the organization. Created transformation data collection framework and executive-level report packs to demonstrate the transformation projects as a collective, long term vision portfolio to sustain momentum and push towards tangible outcomes.• Portfolio Management: Supported a top 5 Biopharma client’s PMO in executing the enterprise-wide transformation by designing a portfolio view of initiative go-lives in several countries and business units, establishing a governance structure, developing business-oriented communication strategy, and creating an outcome realization framework to support long term value realization.• Recovery Management: Supported a recovery PMO in the restoration and remediation phases after a Fortune 500 company suffered a cyber attack by standing up a Planning and Delivery Center of Excellence as a coordinating body of five delivery PMOs, including IT, Cybersecurity, and Data Governance. Prepared and released portfolio management processes, standards, and reports and designed effective governance structure to enable efficient reporting and decision-making. Show less