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Sonali Lad

Sr Portfolio Manager

Caris Life Science

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My New Course

Introduction to R

My New Course

Introduction to R

Data virtuoso, playing the chords of information to create harmonious insights.

My Work

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Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL

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Intermediate SQL Queries

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Introduction to R

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Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL

My Certifications

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Other Certificates

PMI Project Management Professional

DataCamp Course Completion

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Introduction to SQL
Introduction to R
Intermediate SQL
Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Caris Life Sciences | Sep 2024 - Present

Sr Portfolio Manager - Biopharma Business Development

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Personalis, Inc. | Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

Scientific Project Manager

• Promoted from Associate Scientific Project Manager in February 2021 to Scientific Project Manager in August 2022. • With my strong project management skills and business acumen, I managed a diverse portfolio of projects for eight clients. • I organized stakeholder review meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment among project stakeholders. • I coordinated internal projects and served as a project management stakeholder or scrum master in process improvement and software development projects. • My work with C-Suite and VP stakeholders earned me two spot bonuses. • I delivered a project within the timeline by establishing new workflows, conducting end-to-end testing, and fostering cross-functional teamwork. • Supporting major client audits in 2021 and 2023, I ensured compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, reporting zero significant findings. • I developed software tools, including SQL query management, to improve efficiency in sample tracking and data mining. • I led streamlined project creation, reducing manual tasks for larger client projects.
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Personalis, Inc. | Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

Associate Scientific Project Manager

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Genentech | May 2019 - Feb 2021

Scientific Data Project Coordinator II

• As the lead for cancer genomic data requests, I managed collaborations with Foundation Medicine (FMI), ensuring smooth team communication. • I analyzed cancer genomic data to track KPIs across various oncology functions, from R&D to real-world data initiatives. • Collaborating with diverse teams, I optimized workflows and developed tools to drive data-driven insights. • I revamped shareable datasets with Tableau, improving search and accessibility and reducing team workload significantly. • Utilizing Google Data Studio, I automated data curation with a dynamic quarterly dashboard.

Celularity, Inc. | Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

Research Associate - Stem Biology

• I conducted non-clinical in vitro research, contributing significantly to project progress. • I presented my findings at Project Team Meetings, aiding decision-making. • By staying updated with scientific literature, I generated innovative solutions to technical challenges. • I optimized workflow to increase GMP commercial production, enhancing productivity. • Collaborating with teams, I improved lab safety protocols, ensuring compliance. • I led initiatives to streamline experiment uploads to LIMS, boosting efficiency.

Hormel Institute - University of Minnesota | Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

Researcher 2

• I've led the execution of multiple research grants, focusing on epithelial- derived bone marrow cells in mouse skin and breast cancer. • Collaborating closely with researchers and stakeholders, I streamlined processes, ensuring timely materials delivery and project success. • I facilitated seamless knowledge sharing across teams, maintaining data integrity and consistency throughout projects. • I optimized procurement and inventory management, improving stock availability and reducing out-of-stock instances. • Through comprehensive training programs, I reduced onboarding time for interns and new personnel, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. • Overhauling laboratory SOPs minimized reagent usage and waste generation.

My Education

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Master’s Degree, Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 2024
Bachelor's Degree, Cell Biology and NeuroscienceRutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick | 2014

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