Sarah Renna

Experience

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  Sinclair Research Center, LLC

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2014

  Senior Scientist/ Manager-Study Director

  Performed and led preclinical research services to the animal and human health industries. Advanced through progressive responsibilities as an Assistant Research Associate, Scientist, Scientist III and performed roles including:• Manager of diabetes related PK programs in miniature swine which resulted in over 100 studies per year in addition to multiple other PK studies and programs. Successful program execution and strong customer relationships resulted in award of multi-million dollar study increasing company revenue by ~20%.• Manager of a team of 14 employees including Assistant Scientists, a veterinarian and PK technicians.• Study Director and facility Principal Investigator for FDA Good Laboratory Practice studies• Scientist leading in-life pharmacokinetic studies to assess differences between strains of miniature swine• Assistant Researcher in the development of a surgical increased intraocular pressure model in swine• Generated over 100 study conduct quotes for routine studies annually and several study cost proposals for complex research projectsKey accountabilities included:• DMPK, surgical service, test article efficacy assessment, safety pharmacology, general toxicology, and specialized toxicology • Planning, coordinating, monitoring and conducting pre-clinical research according to protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines such as USDA, FDA, GLP, etc.• Developing study protocols, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, administering test material, collecting and processing specimens/tissues, preparing test material, report writing• Client communication and relationship building• Training and managing employees in the conduct of pre-clinical studies and client relationship management Show less

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  University of Missouri-Columbia

  Jul 2014 - now

  Managing and maintaining important, complex relationships with MURR’s GMP radiopharmaceutical customers and site partners. Successfully delivered thousands of patient doses worth of radioactive pharmaceutical ingredients and provided the support our site partners need to develop their products and grow their businesses. New business initiatives have been identified and I have worked with potential customers to determine the scope and size of their product needs which will be translated into future revenue streams. Understand howdepartments collaborate to safely deliver quality products and services. Partner with senior leaders in all departments to ensure alignment on upcoming logistical, workforce, and site partner activities. Key accountabilities and responsibilities include:• Ensure site partners are educated and accountable to MURR’s safety standards.• Establish strategic goals including future product initiatives, workforce planning, and physical space usage as part of current PSO management and as chairperson of the Space Committee.• Serve on GMP Leadership Team in which directs the GMP product division of PSO in accordance with organizational priorities.• Represent MURR at industry meetings (e.g. SNMMI) and during interactions with external colleagues during tours, meetings, and events.• Provide input on operational and strategic initiatives. • Possess and leverage broad interdisciplinary understanding of the organization’s divisions and mechanics through collaboration and relationship building.• Maintain current professional and industry knowledge though industry contacts and publications.• Mentor leaders in the organization in matters related to developing their teams and managing performance.• Drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization with emphasis on those related to PSO.• Ensure compliance with FDA and other international, federal, and state regulatory agencies. Show less Led three radiopharmaceutical production teams generating critical isotopes for imaging and cancer treatment in the U.S. and overseas. Oversaw one team through production readiness and initial production of a radiopharmaceutical isotope never before produced in commercial quantities at MURR. During this time, I advanced through progressive roles as a Senior Research Associate, Senior Nuclear Manufacturing Specialist-Team Lead, and Radiopharmaceutical Production Manager overseeing the full scope of production for all product lines. Key accountabilities and responsibilities included:• Develop and oversee execution of Progression Plans which serve to increase talent expertise and create a deeper pool for succession planning which are now in use across MURR divisions and the wider University of Missouri.• Work with senior leadership to establish project priorities and implement project management practices to ensure goals are met.• Manage the full scope of production operations including compliance with facility SOPs and FDA cGMP and NRC regulations, production schedule planning, and selecting and training personnel.• Determine and monitor annual expense budgets. Show less

  • Interim Associate Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Radiopharmaceutical Production Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2022