Strategic Program Manager for Enterprise Impact.
I lead large-scale complex program roll-outs and M&A integrations, bridging the gap between clinical research and enterprise-wide operations.
Bridging Science and Strategic Operations
I spent 7.5 years in laboratory bench science while gaining project management experience. After obtaining my PMP certification in 2018, I transitioned into Research Project Management, leading safety and efficacy trials for gene therapies.
Currently, I serve as a Program Manager within an Enterprise Project Management Office, overseeing highly visible strategic projects. My focus lies in integration efforts via mergers and acquisitions and large-scale complex program roll-outs across the Midwest healthcare footprint.
Strategic Initiatives
High-impact programs and clinical facilities established through rigorous project lifecycle management.
M&A Integration Program
Leading complex integration efforts for large-scale mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless operational transitions and value realization across the organization's Midwest footprint.
Therapeutics Screening Center
Established a full-scale therapeutics testing center from the ground up, generating $1M in business within its first year through strategic pharmaceutical stakeholder management.
Gene Therapy Preclinical Trials
Directed multiple rare disease projects testing new gene therapies and therapeutic compounds, managing cross-functional teams of 20+ and budgets up to $1M.
Professional Career
Program Manager
Sanford Health
- • Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs ($2M+) spanning multiple projects and business units.
- • Drive successful M&A integrations and enterprise transformations from planning to value realization.
- • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic program outcomes.
Senior Project Manager
Sanford Health
Managed medium to large-size projects ($100k–$1M+) through the full PM life cycle, ensuring quality and benefit realization for strategic organizational objectives.
Research Project Manager
Sanford Research
Established a therapeutics screening facility generating $1M in business and managed cross-functional teams of 20+ for gene therapy and small molecule screening projects.
Core Competencies
A data-driven breakdown of technical and managerial expertise.
Skill Proficiency
Domain Distribution
Education & Credentials
PMP® Certification
Project Management Professional
Issued 2018
B.A. in Biology
Augustana University (SD)
Let's Connect
I am open to discussing new opportunities in senior program management, enterprise strategy, and healthcare transformations.