Cynthia Anne

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring smooth functioning, adherence to safety and quality standards, and compliance with lab safety protocols, waste management, and proper documentation using systems like Labware LIMS and ClickUp.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, workflows, and cost controls, including budget planning, resource allocation, and strategic negotiations
• Plan and manage project timelines, milestones, and resource distribution for laboratory operations, product development, and laboratory expansions or new services
• Oversee laboratory setup, including equipment calibration, validation, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as TPD and PMTA
• Collaborate with PDI, QA, R&D, and operations teams to align projects, resolve issues, and enhance operational efficiency
• Liaise with vendors and legal teams for regulatory filings, trademark/patent management, and strategic negotiations
• Present project updates and outcomes to the CEO, providing strategic recommendations to drive workflow efficiency and operational excellence
• Lead local and regional teams, conduct training sessions to maintain high operational standards, and foster compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative tobacco flavoring and product formulations while analyzing and mitigating regulatory impacts
• Act as the primary liaison with stakeholders, addressing and resolving concerns proactively to ensure satisfaction and alignment with business objectives

Key Achievements and Recognitions

• Reduced operational costs by 20% through budget optimization
• Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
• Implemented new SOPs that improved efficiency by 80%
• Best Employee Award (2024)
• Pioneer role: To setup the Laboratory and wear various hats in my career.

• Optimized workflows for immune-oncology animal studies by developing and implementing SOPs and experimental protocols, while performing tumor cell injections, therapeutic agent administration, and xenograft growth monitoring using calipers
• Leveraged advanced techniques such as IVIS, tissue culture, and flow cytometry to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and strict adherence to compliance and ethical standards

Key Achievements and Recognition

• Enhanced research efficiency by developing and implementing new protocols and data analysis methods with In-Vivo Imaging System (IVIS).

• Conducted advanced research on next-generation Reduced Risk Tobacco Products (RRPs), focusing on disease profiling and toxicology, adhering to OECD and GLP standards
• Applied advanced chromatography techniques, including HPLC and GC, for analytical studies
• Developed and maintained SOPs and CAPAs for equipment validation and process compliance
• Performed audits, quality checks, and FDA approval readiness activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Represented the EHS team, implementing innovative safety practices and enhancing laboratory safety protocols
• Spearheaded the 5S taskforce, improving workflows and training new staff in animal lab procedures
• Managed and maintained employee training records in the QA department, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
• Actively contributed to diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting equality in the workplace
• Managed vendor relationships, led withholding tax declarations, and streamlined procurement processes using SAP
• Improved training log accuracy to maintain compliance and eliminate discrepancies in the QA department

Key Achievements and Recognitions

• Above and Beyond the Call of Duty – Recognized for robust result generation, Philip Morris International
• Above and Beyond the Call of Duty – Developed and established a new technique to optimize processes, resulting in high-quality data
• R&D Excellence Award – Contribution to histology
• R&D Excellence Award – Contribution to 5S initiatives
• 7 Key Behaviour Award – Recognized for learning excellence
• 7 Key Behaviour Award – Recognized for entrepreneurship

• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in laboratories and animal facilities, including monitoring, feeding, and caring for research animals
• Ensured compliance with health and safety standards through routine sanitation of animal feeders, cages, and equipment using autoclaves
• Assisted veterinarians and research technicians with medical procedures and basic lab tasks to support research activities
• Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.