Raya Poncin
Rhône-Alpes
Summary
I am a teamwork-oriented scientist with 4.5 years of experience as an R&D Project Manager and 1 year as a Field Application Scientist in a French biotech start-up. Specialized in biotechnology, I am passionate for bridging the gap between scientific innovation and its practical application. Transitioning from R&D to customer support, I am motivated to develop a deep understanding of the company's products to provide excellent assistance to customers and build strong customer loyalty. With a diverse skill range encompassing technical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, I have a detail-oriented, customer-focused and service-minded approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Application Scientist in Single-cell Product
Scipio bioscience
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and managed relationships with a portfolio of 10 customers from both private and academic sectors.
- Provided excellent product support, both on-site and remote assistance.
- Created and lead hands-on training process for distributors.
- Worked collaboratively with R&D and sales/marketing teams under aggressive timelines.
- Provided valuable customer feedback to R&D for continuous product refinement.
- Contributed to raising company’s profile and scientific credibility by producing and presenting data at 4 top level international meetings.
R&D Project Manager
Scipio bioscience
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Took part in developing a disruptive single-cell technology in a French start-up since its beginnings.
- Starting from conceptualization, product launch on the market was achieved in less than 4.5 years, as a results of great teamwork.
- Took part in beta test campaign of the prototype to prepare its commercial launch.
- Successfully coordinated a collaboration with Paris Skin Institute for >1 year, resulting in 2 scientific communications and a clinical study ongoing.
PhD in Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapy
INSERM
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Developed 3D scaffolds for cell-based gene therapy of heart failure and demonstrated in vivo efficiency.
- Efficiently lead a project at the interface of bioengineering and biotherapies, resulting from collaboration between biology and physics/chemistry teams
Education
Ph.D. - Bioengineering And Cell Therapy
Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
Toulouse, France02.2016
Master of Science - Master Degree in Biopolymers
Université Paris Est-Créteil
Paris, France09.2012
Engineering Degree - Biosciences; Biomaterials; Biomechanics
Université Paris Est- Créteil
Paris, France09.2011
Skills
- Hands-on lab experience in cellular biology, molecular biology and biochemistry
- Accomplished in designing and performing experiments, collecting data and analyzing results
- Demonstrated technical depth in single-cell applications and workflows
- Competent in library construction and next-generation sequencing
- Excellent customer consultative selling skills
- Proven ability to understand customer needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Scientific productions
- Latest article published: Komatsu J, Cico A, Poncin R, et al. RevGel-seq: instrument-free single-cell RNA sequencing using a reversible hydrogel for cell-specific barcoding. Scientific Reports. 2023;13(1):4866.
- Prize-awared poster at the European Society for Dermatological Research meeting: Instrument-free single-cell resolution of transcriptome in human skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2022;142(12):S228.
Patents
- Girod Fullana S, Sallerin B, Bushkalova R, Ceccaldi C. (2017-02-02). Process for preparing biocompatible and biodegradable porous three-dimensional polymer matrices and uses thereof (WO2017017379). Univ. Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier.
- Scipio bioscience. (2023). Method of complexing biological units with particles.
Trainings
- CRM database for client support (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
- Commercial e-mail writing (by Auxilium Stratégies)
- Collective intelligence and cooperation within an organization (by Kepler186)
Timeline
Field Application Scientist in Single-cell Product
Scipio bioscience
05.2022 - 04.2023
R&D Project Manager
Scipio bioscience
01.2018 - 04.2022
PhD in Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapy
INSERM
10.2012 - 02.2016
Ph.D. - Bioengineering And Cell Therapy
Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
Master of Science - Master Degree in Biopolymers
Université Paris Est-Créteil
Engineering Degree - Biosciences; Biomaterials; Biomechanics
Université Paris Est- Créteil
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