Sandrine GHIRARDI
Saint Genis les Ollières
Summary
Committed, dynamic, result-driven R&D manager with over 22 years of experience in bioMérieux R&D, including 5 years in Clinical Affairs. Proven experience in management of an international team conducting complex clinical studies and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines, optimizing project timelines, and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator with a strategic mindset and a track record of successful program execution in fast-paced environments. My professional objectives? Support cross-functional teams to achieve strategic projects/goals with high medical/biotechnological added value, in a rich technologic environment, also driven by successful human relationships. I look for challenges, teamwork, and developing people and organizations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Microbiology Clinical Affairs
bioMérieux
Marcy L'Etoile
09.2018 - Current
- Led the Clinical Affairs Microbiology department, overseeing multiple international clinical studies to ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic clinical plans to support product development.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams cooperation including R&D, Regulatory, Project/Program management, and other key functions, fostering collaboration to achieve clinical and financial objectives.
- Implemented operational improvements that reduced study timelines and increased efficiency, contributing to faster time-to-market for new products.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key opinion leaders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to facilitate clinical study success.
- Provided strategic leadership and mentorship to team members, driving professional development, overall development of the organization and ensuring high performance standards
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting activities of the department.
R&D Microbiology Associate Director
bioMérieux
Craponne, La-Balme-les-Grottes
05.2002 - 08.2018
- Managed a team of up to 45 employees, supporting their development and overseeing workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Represented the department on the Site Management Committee and within decision-making committees (Core Team).
- Established and managed an operating budget of 2700 K€ OPEX and an investment budget of 680 K€ CAPEX.
- Ensured the deliverables of strategic and ambitious projects such as Lab Efficiency, VITEKMS, as well as innovative projects like AMR chromogenic media and Talking Strip, leading to patent filings.
- Supported product lines with internal and external customers.
- Contributed to the development of the product portfolio management strategy in close partnership with Program Directors.
- Acted as a proponent of continuous improvement, promoting and supporting actions to optimize existing processes and organizations.
- Played a key role in strategic planning and implementation of clinical research programs.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and communication across departments
Education
Ph.D. - Agronomical Research
University of Burgundy
Dijon, France06-2001
Skills
- Staff Management & Development
- Creativity and Innovation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Organizational Development
- Business Administration & Planning
Affiliations
Troop management for Scouts of France (Boy Scouts) from 2016-today: secretary, manager and finally treasurer
Gardening, DIY, board gaming, cooking, sailing
Accomplishments
- Fit for the Future Certification - bioMérieux, 2015 class
Languages
French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Director of Microbiology Clinical Affairs
bioMérieux
09.2018 - Current
R&D Microbiology Associate Director
bioMérieux
05.2002 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Agronomical Research
University of Burgundy
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