Company name: SelectX Pharmaceuticals

Company size: 20 employees

Role in this company: I led the molecular biology, screening and fermentation teams in the development of novel antimicrobials. My team included 8-12 direct reports and 2-3 indirect reports. I was responsible for my department's budget, hiring/firing, onboarding and training. Also responsible for Agile Project/Program management.

Company name: Ciris Energy

Company size: 35 employees

Role in this company: I led the strain and process development teams. Budget, hiring/firing, onboarding and training.

Company name: Intrexon

Company size: 140 employees

Role in this company: We had 140 people in IPD. I served as a VP level subject matter expert and directed several strain development projects. I was also part of the business development team. I created a "Tier 1.5" screening group, hired the personnel, was the final decision-maker on capital purchases. I also negotiated a $20MM co-development deal with a South Korean company.