Strategic coordination and operational leadership for complex academic research programs.

Large-scale research initiatives require more than strong science. They demand structure, alignment, communication, and sustained oversight across multiple stakeholders.

With over 15 years of experience in translational oncology and institutional research environments, I support principal investigators and research teams in building and managing high-functioning, collaborative programs.

My goal is simple: To reduce administrative burden, increase operational clarity, and enable scientific teams to focus on discovery.

Grant & Program Coordination

I provide structured coordination support for investigator-driven and multi-institutional research initiatives, including:

• Pre-award planning and internal alignment

• Timeline and milestone development

• Coordination of multi-PI and cross-institutional submissions

• Integration of scientific, clinical, and translational components

• Preparation for site visits and funder meetings

• Post-award reporting and progress documentation

I understand how complex funding ecosystems operate and how to align scientific goals with institutional and funder expectations.

Multi-Institutional & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Translational research increasingly depends on collaboration across disciplines, departments, and institutions.

I support:

• Stakeholder communication and meeting coordination

• Cross-functional alignment between laboratory, clinical, and core facilities

• External partner engagement

• Documentation and follow-up tracking

• Structured workflow development

My experience within a major translational immunotherapy program has provided deep insight into how successful collaborations are built and sustained.

Budget Oversight & Operational Alignment

Scientific vision must align with operational feasibility.

I provide support with:

• Budget narrative alignment with scientific aims

• Resource mapping and infrastructure planning

• Monitoring of project timelines and deliverables

• Strategic adjustment during grant revisions or scope changes

This ensures that proposals and funded projects remain both scientifically strong and operationally realistic.

Preparation for Site Visits & Reviews

Competitive programs require strong performance under scrutiny.

I support teams in preparing for:

• Funder site visits

• External reviews

• Institutional evaluations

• Strategic program updates

This includes agenda development, coordination of presentation materials, rehearsal sessions, and alignment of messaging across investigators.

My Approach

I work at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution.

Having served both as a researcher and as a scientific manager within a large translational oncology program, I understand:

• The pace and pressures of academic research

• The complexity of multi-investigator grants

• The expectations of funding agencies

• The importance of clear internal communication

I bring scientific fluency together with structured coordination—ensuring that programs move forward efficiently and cohesively.

Who I Work With

• Principal Investigators

• Translational research consortia

• Academic departments and institutes

• Clinical research programs

• Interdisciplinary collaborative initiatives

Let’s Strengthen Your Research Program

If you are coordinating a large grant, launching a new initiative, or managing a collaborative research program, I would be happy to discuss how I can support your team.