Career profile: senior scientific manager
In this career profile, Priyanka describes her role as a Senior Scientific Manager. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.
About me:
Name: Priyanka Surana
Job title: Senior Scientific Manager
What do I do: A senior scientific manager is someone who leads large projects. I lead the BioDev network to bring in new skills and perspectives into the organisation, build our technology communities and mentorship programmes in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as horizon scanning emerging technologies such as AI.
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Skills I use in my job:
Communication
I communicate regularly with external partners and internal staff, providing clear updates and guidance on programme activities as well as representing the network at conferences.
Teamwork
I collaborate with external partners and internal experts to leverage different perspectives and specialised knowledge. I encourage a spirit of cooperation amongst all involved parties.
Problem solving
I address challenges such as budget constraints, evolving research priorities, or competing demands on time and resources keeping the programme on track.
Organisation
I manage meetings, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring that each event runs smoothly and meets the objectives set.