Greg A. Foster
Biomedical Engineer
South San Francisco
Summary
Enthusiastic, passionate, and accomplished manager with over 5 years of experience in biotech product development and commercialization. Currently leading the qPCR and digital PCR systems team at Thermo Fisher Scientific working to create the best in class genetic analysis platforms. Direct experience with managing a >$20M R&D annual investment and leading strategic initiatives to grow in highly competitive markets. Highly proficient at meeting challenging deadlines and delivering project results on time. Meticulous systems integration engineer with strong leadership abilities and energetic drive to develop high performing teams that focus on innovation and market opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director, Genetic Sciences R&D
Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2024 - Current
- Director of high-performing technical responsible for on time project execution and new revenue growth targets.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Sr. Manager, R&D Systems Integration
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Manager of multidisciplinary team of 5 scientists/engineers responsible for integration and execution of platform development.
- Responsible for exploring new areas of opportunity for innovation in capillary electrophoresis genetic analyzers technology.
Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Part of system integration team developing next generation platforms that utilize capillary electrophoresis for genetic analysis.
- Technical lead on sample to answer platform that will be used for sequencing and human identification analysis.
- Responsible for development of integrated cartridge for sample preparation for capillary electrophoresis applications.
Staff Engineer, Product Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Technical lead responsible for development and commercialization of next generation automated instrumentation and sample prep.
- Performed market analysis and voice of customer in mass spec sample preparation field.
- Created microfluidic system for low volume fractionation of limited sample amount (US 2020/0191705 Al)
Education
Ph.D - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 09.2010 - 2015
B.S - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 09.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Technical Expertise
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Project Management
Regulatory Knowledge
Due Diligence
Scientific Communication
Timeline
Director, Genetic Sciences R&D
Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager, R&D Systems Integration
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 05.2024
Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2020 - 02.2021
Staff Engineer, Product Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2017 - 12.2019
Ph.D - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
09.2010 - 2015
B.S - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
09.2007 - 05.2010
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