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Data Science and Technology Executive - BioPharma, Healthcare, Ag Biotech
Data & AI executive with expertise in data-driven decision support, digital/business transformation, and life sciences insights, leader and builder of Rare Answers™. Over the years I have built and led broad impact analytics capabilities across pharma R&D, corporate G&A, Healthcare collaborations and Ag Biotech. I have now shifted to early stage startups as part of the IASO Ventures portfolio. Currently building a patient insights company and working on clinical asset due diligence automation. Some accomplishments include a rare disease digital diagnostic platform (called Rare Answers™) and a genetic disease treatment options platform (called GTRx), global data office, scientific cloud computing, and enterprise Search & content analytics. Latest work is focused on building a real world patient insights platform. Highlights: Data & AI Executive Leadership | International team management | Partner ecosystem management | Rare disease diagnostic platform | Decision Support & Insights | Data Platform Strategy & Architecture | Cloud Analytics Platforms | Life science, Healthcare and Ag Biotech Data Products & Knowledge Bases (e.g. Multi-omics) | Enterprise Data Governance | Patient registry, HIPAA & IRB | Drug Discovery & Precision Medicine | BioPharma Data Office | R&D IT & Informatics | BD due diligence | Commercial Insights | Start-ups
Université de Montréal
M. Sc. Computer Science
January 1, 1996 – January 1, 1998
Université de Montréal
M. Sc. Computational Chemistry
January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1996
Université de Montréal
B. Sc. Chemistry
January 1, 1990 – January 1, 1993
Prudentia Sciences
Data Science
March 1, 2025 – Present
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote
Aurelis Insights
Technology, Data and AI
March 1, 2025 – Present
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Inari
VP data and ML
January 1, 2023 – April 1, 2025
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
SL data strategies
Founder and Principal consultant
April 1, 2022 – Present
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Director - Data Sciences, Genomics and Bioinformatics
January 1, 2018 – April 1, 2022
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Director - Data Analytics & Decision Support
September 1, 2015 – December 1, 2017
Biogen
Senior Director Global Data Office
June 1, 2015 – September 1, 2015
Cambridge, Massachussetts
Biogen
Director Data Engineering & Technology - Global Data Office
February 1, 2015 – June 1, 2015
Cambridge, Massachussetts
Biogen
Director R&D IT Platform
November 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
Cambridge, Massachussetts
AstraZeneca
GLOBAL HEAD, R&D Information Architecture Practice
April 1, 2011 – October 1, 2013
AstraZeneca
DIRECTOR, IS/IT & Informatics DEPARTMENT (Montreal)
December 1, 2008 – May 1, 2011
AstraZeneca
interim REGIONAL MANAGER, SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT (North America)
February 1, 2008 – May 1, 2009
AstraZeneca
DOMAIN SPECIALIST, ARCHITECTURE (North America)
September 1, 2006 – February 1, 2008
AstraZeneca
CAPABILITY LEAD, ARCHITECTURE (Montreal)
June 1, 2004 – August 1, 2006
AstraZeneca
MANAGER, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION (Montreal)
October 1, 2000 – May 1, 2004
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's career trajectory shows a strong inclination towards leadership, strategic roles, and driving innovation in data and AI. Their experience spans various organizational structures (start-up, large pharma, consulting) and includes entrepreneurial ventures, suggesting adaptability and a proactive mindset. The consistent focus on leveraging data and AI for business impact aligns well with a forward-thinking, results-oriented culture. However, the resume primarily highlights strategic and managerial contributions rather than hands-on backend engineering, which might require a cultural adjustment if the target role is primarily coding-focused.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's extensive experience in leadership roles, managing large teams, and defining enterprise-wide strategies suggests strong communication, strategic thinking, and operational management skills. Their descriptions highlight collaboration with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, indicating good interpersonal and negotiation abilities. The focus on data governance and policy implementation also points to a structured and process-oriented approach.