James DeVose II
Wyncote,PA
Summary
Pharmaceutical professional with over 19 years of progressive pharmaceutical clinical lab, business strategy, and operations experience. Adept in process and project management, driving operational efficiency, and leveraging technology & data systems in a laboratory setting. Seeking to leverage experience and education to drive process development, optimization, and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist, Data Systems Management
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
10.2020 - Current
- Acts as technical product manager and critical liaison between lab scientists and key business units, laser focused on driving efficiencies and scale by ensuring that the $4.5 Bn annual investment in R&D is properly supported with appropriate technological systems & support.
- Achievement 1 - “accomplished X, compared to Y, by doing Z”
- Achievement 2
- Achievement 3
- Achievement 4
- Previous Roles: Assistant Scientist, Clinical Lab Support Technician
- Job responsibilities
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
Associate Scientist
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Leveraged deep clinical expertise to drive efficiencies, lead project teams in the development of breakthrough treatments and therapies and build relationships across the global enterprise.
- Seasoned lab scientist with over 30,000 clinical bench hours with deep expertise in antibody development and protein chemistry, critical components of the development of all biotherapeutic medicines
- Managed all global imports and exports for a critical oncology treatment with $4M in annual revenues, maintaining 100% on time receipt of shipments.
- Designed and implemented automation process for high throughput antibody development, allowing team to avoid efficiencies and disruptions during transition to remote work in 2020.
- Developed large scale manufacturing process for Lentivirus research project, which ultimately acted as the backbone and key component in the development of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
- Oversaw team of scientists on full development of rheumatoid arthritis medication, guiding process from antibody development through to clinical trials, resulting in +40% growth and $2 billion in increased sales
- Spearhead technical due diligence on joint venture targets, including SXXM acquisition/partnership with XYZ company name.
- Recipient of Johnson & Johnson Encore Award, given to leaders who XYZ
Assistant Scientist, Clinical Lab Support Technician
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
05.2004 - 01.2009
- Job responsibilities
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12.2005
Skills
- Business strategy and operations
- Effective communication: listening and relaying pertinent information
- Ability to train personnel clearly and effectively
- Excel at problem solving and issue remediation
- Peer reviews
- Experiment protocol development
- Safety processes and procedures
- Research methods
- Experimental design
- Laboratory equipment functions
- Data analytics
- Project management
- Lab experiments and research
- Laboratory techniques
- Quantitative skills
- Results analysis
- Assay development
Areas of Expertise
- Expertise in all areas of antibody development and research
- Additional training including chromatographic techniques development/optimization, downstream bioprocessing of monoclonal antibodies and viral therapies.
- Proficient in all current laboratory software including Mosaic LIMS, Genedata Biologics, SAS JMP, Verso, AKTA Unicorn, Agilent, Biovia ELN, OpenLAB, ARIBA Purchasing.
- Coordination with and management of vendors to ensure efficient system installs and user training.
- Supply Chain management of critical samples including international shipment of samples and maintaining inventory availability.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) authoring and review.
Timeline
Scientist, Data Systems Management
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
10.2020 - Current
Associate Scientist
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
01.2009 - 01.2019
Assistant Scientist, Clinical Lab Support Technician
Janssen Research and Development, Johnson & Johnson
05.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Business Administration -
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Community College of Philadelphia
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