By Ananta Wadhwa, Kathy Grotsch PhD, Gabriella Rubert, Leo Ying
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In this episode of Inside Biotech, we explore the transition from academia to product management with Dr. Sara Tafoya, Global Product Manager at Sony Biotechnology. Sara’s passion lies in helping STEM graduate students and early career professionals recognize the value of their technical expertise beyond the bench. She shares her journey from PhD to product management, discussing how she bridges technical know-how with customer advocacy and sales to drive innovation in biotech. If you've ever wondered how to apply your niche academic skills to roles outside of research, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Listen in as Sara offers advice on professional development and how to pursue fulfilling, impactful careers that push scientific innovation forward.
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Our episode today features coverage of a past collaborative event held by BCLA and UCLA Anderson “Pursuing Life Sciences Careers: Insights from Anderson MBA Students.” This event included a panel of current Anderson MBA students working in Life Sciences. Panelists included Arthela Osorio (Technical Training Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific), Chris Italiaie ( Engineering Program Manager at Medtronic), Lauren Chan (Sr. Global Program Manager at Amgen), Angel Torres (Assistant CAPEX Program Manager at Genetech), and Purvi Mehram, MD (CEO of Dagnee).
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To learn more about UCLA Anderson School of Management visit https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/
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Ivan Godinez Director of Product Management at Proteintech
(2:00) What does Ivan do for Proteintech?
(4:10) Importance of single-cell level resolution and getting diverse data to answer scientific questions with different approaches
(6:10) How did Ivan get to where he wanted?
(8:12) Ivan's entrance into biotech, and subsequently, product management.
(13:30) What makes a great product manager?
(22:07) The science behind Proteintech
(34:57) Proteomics compared to transcriptomics (RNA-seq) and the unique challenges of proteomics.
(38:35) Advice to students regarding taking the leap from benchtop science to business in biotechnology companies.
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Complete Genomics: https://www.completegenomics.com/company/about-us/
Joyee Yao’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyee-yao-74901212/
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To learn more about SULA LABS visit https://www.sula-labs.com/
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NeuraSignal:
https://www.neurasignal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurasignal/
Robert Hamilton:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltonrobert/
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Angie de la Luz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelita-de-la-luz-phd-a2a937168/
Beeflow: https://www.beeflow.com/
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Shawn Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnsingh/
Vistagen: https://www.vistagen.com/
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More about our guest: Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and artist. She graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology/Pre-Med and then went on to earn her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health. Ultimately, she completed her PhD in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University where she studied the role of the endocannabinoid system in stress-induced maladaptations in the brain.
In addition to her role as a neuroscience researcher, Dr. Gamble-George has founded SciX, LLC, a biotech startup creating a wearable device and mobile application for monitoring risk factors leading to health conditions or behaviors with the goal of predicting, preventing, and managing life-altering events.
Dr. Gamble-George: https://www.joyonnagamble.com/
SciX, LLC : https://scix.io/
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A bit more about our guests:
As an accomplished management expert with 25 years experience, Damien is a recognized life science executive coach and excels at transforming unassuming scientists into inspiring and influential leaders. He specializes in guiding scientists to not only create high impact lab environments, but also foster captivating and engaging lab cultures that promote creativity and stimulate communication for progress. Focusing on early-stage life sciences, Damien has guided new and experienced scientific leaders through raising over $250M in seed awards and funding, by eliminating uncertainty and channeling dedication into a clear and compelling vision.
Nick is an adept problem solver and team lead with experience in developing the foundational aspects of life science ventures. With over a decade and a half of management experience, he brings together communication expertise and a skill for creating effective systems that convert innovative ideas into executable actions. Having developed over 200 cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, Nick has consulted to create strategies and best practices for both internal collaborations and external partnerships. Focusing on early-stage life sciences, Nick has assisted both new and experienced leaders to raise more than $250M in funding by establishing the foundational blueprint of their scientific visions.
To learn more, check out: https://experimental-designs.com
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