MY STORY

My journey in the life sciences began with a deep curiosity about human biology and a drive to contribute meaningfully to healthcare innovation. I earned my Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics, where I immersed myself in uncovering the intricate mechanisms that underpin cellular processes and disease. Following my doctorate, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where I worked on high-impact public health research, gaining a rigorous foundation in scientific inquiry and translational applications.

Driven to see science move beyond the bench and into the hands of patients, I transitioned into the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, where I embraced R&D roles across both molecular diagnostics and therapeutic development. Over the years, I led cross-functional teams in early research, preclinical development, and clinical-stage programs—translating scientific discoveries into products that could improve lives.

As my responsibilities grew, I found myself increasingly drawn to the strategic side of science—program and project management. I began leading complex, cross-disciplinary initiatives, aligning timelines, budgets, and regulatory strategies across global teams. I discovered that my ability to navigate both the technical and operational dimensions of product development positioned me uniquely to drive programs forward efficiently and collaboratively.

Over time, I transitioned fully into dedicated program management leadership roles, where I oversaw portfolios spanning therapeutic assets, molecular diagnostics, and clinical products from concept through commercialization. Whether it was preparing regulatory submissions, launching first-in-market diagnostic tests, or orchestrating cross-functional readiness for FDA milestones, I’ve led teams through the complexities of modern life science innovation.

Today, through Life Sci Consulting Services, I bring together my scientific background and program management expertise to support organizations in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries. I specialize in helping teams navigate R&D milestones, regulatory pathways, and product development lifecycles with strategic clarity and operational excellence.

My mission is simple: to bridge science and strategy—ensuring promising innovations are delivered with precision, purpose, and impact.

My background

I’ve gone through a number of phases in my career, and each of them has informed my current work ethos and philosophy. I have excelled in a number of project management roles in diverse industries, and believe that my number one asset is my ability to adapt to any challenge that is thrown my way.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Critical thinking
Risk management
Cost management

• 20+ years of leadership in pharma/biotech

• First-in-marker diagnostic product launches

• Deep drug development expertise from early discovery to clinical development

• Expertise across therapeutic areas and modalities

• Experience in regulatory submissions

• Phase-gated Design Control experience (21CFR Part 820, ISO 13485)

• PMP certified

strengths

Strategic R&D Leadership
Program rescue and turnaround
Cross-functional team building
Commercial readiness

My Mission

Empowering teams to bring innovative therapies and diagnostics to market with precision, speed, and strategy

professional experience

Scientific Program Manager (Consultant)

Amgen

● Facilitated project/program management governance processes for Amgen’s Drug Discovery Research Portfolio for Immuno Oncology, Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases.

● Streamlined processes to ensure efficiency in utilization of budgets and resources, and accomplishment of key milestones based on partnership contracts.

― Education & certifications

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

PhD., Molecular Biology and Genetics

Senior Consultant, Project Management and Operations

Integrated Project Management Company

● Streamlined program management structure and processes for two clinical development programs in the biomarker-based precision neuroscience space (Phase 2B/3).

● Facilitated cross functional team meetings with representation from Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CMC, Medical Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Nonclinical, Regulatory, Finance, Data Science and Engineering.

Senior Director, Alliance Program Management

Life Edit Therapeutics

● Implemented structure, governance and program management best practices for Strategic Alliance Partnership Programs with two large pharmaceutical companies (Moderna and Novo Nordisk).

● Streamlined processes to ensure efficiency in utilization of budgets and resources, and accomplishment of key milestones based on partnership contracts.

Senior Director, Program Management (Consultant)

89BIO

● Facilitated project/program management governance processes for Amgen’s Drug Discovery Research Portfolio for Immuno Oncology, Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases.

● Successfully managed a cross-functional team (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, CMC, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial/Business Development) to progress a clinical candidate for NASH/NAFLD/SHTG (biologic) from Phase 2 to Phase 3 clinical trials.

Director, Program Management

Natera

● Led cross-functional project teams in the Transplant Diagnostics division, drove end-to-end development and commercialization of CLIA/CAP clinical diagnostic products through a phase-gated design control process.

● Successfully launched two CLIA/IVD products (concept to commercialization and launch).

Senior Director, Program Management

Adaptive Biotechnologies

● Led a personalized Drug Development Program in T-cell based therapeutics, a co-development effort with Genentech.

● Provided strategic and tactical leadership to Project Managers and cross-functional core team to drive development activities of the Personalized Therapy program.

● Established and executed Program Management structure, governance, tools and communication channels relating to Drug Development.

Director, R&D

Hygiena/Qualicon Diagnostics

● Successfully commercialized two molecular diagnostic assays for pathogen detection (concept to commercialization and launch) with AOAC certification

● Led the Design Control process for new product development and commercialization in conformance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Alliance Program Manager

Southern Research Institute

●Program management of academic/industry alliance partnership for Drug Discovery and Development with projects across the drug discovery and development stages.

● Early and late drug discovery, pre-clinical, IND and Phase 1.

Associate Director, Drug Discovery and Development

Reddy US Therapeutics

●Program Team Lead for a drug discovery/development program in metabolic diseases

●Coordinated research across cross functional groups to move the project forward. Led rapid progress of project from target identification to in vivo validation stage.

● Successfully led a global team along with a medicinal chemistry partner, to advance a compound to lead optimization.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , Atlanta, GA

Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases

Postdoctoral training in Infectious Diseases

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional Certification

Cornell University

Project Management Certificate

“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself: I did it before, so I can do it again.”

- Idowu Koyenikan

― JEREMY WATSON

We've worked on many projects together with Brooke at Stilltech, and she's a true asset to any team. She's a team player, but think on her feet and never settles for a no. Her ambition and passion for what she does is uncanny, and it's been a pleasure to see her progress and grow more confident in her professional role over time. I thoroughly recommend her for any leadership or project management roles.

Brooke was my manager at Yeall & Co and taught me everything I know about project management. As an intern, she never treated me differently from other team members – instead, she whole-heartedly embraced my ideas and input. She helped me to think about the bigger picture and implement strategy into my everyday work, but also showed me how to bring people together and unite them for a single goal.

― LIANNE HAYES

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