Solving complex problems is essential for driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency in the dynamic and rapidly evolving life sciences industry. This one-hour webinar will equip professionals with practical problem-solving strategies tailored to the sector's unique challenges.

Learning Objectives:

• Proven frameworks for tackling scientific and operational problems.
• Real-world examples of effective problem-solving in R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory contexts.
• Tips for fostering a problem-solving mindset and collaboration within teams.

Whether in engineering, research, quality assurance, project management, or any other life sciences role, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Disclaimer: This event may be recorded. If so, your image and/or voice may be a part of that recording. If you do not wish for your image to be included, please turn off your camera.

Speaker Bios

Lucia Mokres, Chief Consultant at Araneae Consulting

Lucia is a consultant uniquely positioned to solve sticky challenges that require deep investigation, especially those that are creating discord, tension, or General Bad Vibes within the company. Through her work at Araneae, she helps organizations learn what stands in the way of project success and become empowered with the knowledge required to make informed decisions and regain control. Lucia has a unique penchant for investigation, pattern recognition, and making connections that others don't see to unravel the most difficult and complex challenges. She uses her forensic investigative talents to uncover hidden obstacles and identify the real stakeholders to paint a full picture of the situation and build consensus around a solution. Most importantly, Lucia's energetic spirit makes the process of solving even the most difficult situations fun.

Marilyn Porras-Gomez, PhD, Senior Research Specialist at Dow Chemical

Marilyn is a materials scientist who is passionate about science, people, and the planet. During her doctoral studies, she explored how biological lipoprotein membranes respond to various stressors, discovering that the structure-property relationships of pulmonary membranes are directly linked to the development of pneumonia. At Dow Chemical, she collaborates on fundamental research to design sustainable materials and develop methods to degrade persistent ones. Mentorship has played a pivotal role in her career. Grateful for the guidance she has received, she finds great fulfillment in mentoring others and sharing her experiences.

Yadira Salamander, Sr. Director, Bulk Value Stream Lead at CSL Behring, Moderator

Yadira has more than 24 years of experience working at various pharmaceutical companies manufacturing medicines for human and animal health. She has served roles in manufacturing, engineering, validation, operations, MS&T, and quality functions. Yadira began her career at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Carolina, Puerto Rico, where she spent three years before moving to the mainland. Since then, she has served roles of increasing responsibility and garnered technical leadership experience at Eli Lilly as the Validation Lead for the Bulk and Aseptic areas at a large biotech manufacturing site in Augusta, Ga. In 2019, Yadira seized the opportunity to join a start-up pharma company as the Director of Engineering before joining CSL’s Process Engineering Team at the Holly Springs, NC location. Yadira currently serves as the Sr. Director, Bulk Value Stream Lead at the CSL Behring Kankakee site. Yadira was born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and has led and promoted multiple initiatives throughout her career.  She is the National Speakers Bureau Chair for Women In Bio, a Board member of the ISPE Great Lakes Chapter. She has participated as a speaker in multiple panels for non-profit organizations such as SWE, SHPE, and other local organizations.
 

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