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William Niethammer

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Proven technology leader in the clinical diagnostics industry with over six years of experience in oncology and pathology laboratories. Experienced in talent development and managing cross-functional teams. Solution-oriented thinker, self-starter, and innovator.
NeoGenomics Laboraties
Arizona State University
Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Not open to opportunities
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 10-15 people
  • Skills
    Project Management
    Software Development Life Cycle
    Portfolio Management
    Strategic Planning
    Data Analysis
    Talent Development
    Laboratory Information Management
    Diagnostics Industry
    Product Development
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Director, Business Analysis
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Director, Business Analysis

Dec 2019 - Present
[Description of Current Role Goes Here]

Manager, Business Analysis

Mar 2018 - Present
Leading a relentless team of analysts that support and guide corporate initiatives of a leading cancer diagnostics laboratory aimed at performing nearly 1 million tests this year. Managing a high throughput SDLC with team members in 5 countries. Promoting a strong focus on team development through continued education. Notable projects include : . Genoptix Acquisition - Actively integrating people, processes, and systems in support of the recent acquisition of Genoptix Working to onboard and cross-train 3 additional analysts. Identifying best practices and synergies to leverage as we standardize and combine two large scale laboratories. . FDA NGS Panel Submission - Point person in IT for next-generation sequencing projects including the design and submission of a multi-gene NGS panel. knowledge bridge between Communication and Project Management, Molecular Operations, Bioinformatics, and Information Technology departments. Functional PROJECT DETAILS in environments governed by GAMP guidelines and 21 CFR Pt.11 regulations. . NGS Reporting and Operational Overhaul - Managed efforts to redesign our flagship multi-methodology panel report design. Negotiated improved contract for outsourced clinical trial and therapy matching. Improved preliminary resulting throughput by 400% through batch reporting and automation. Bringing computational and variant calling services in-house with an estimated annual cost savings of over $900k. . HER2 Workflow Redesign - Designed and implemented a new operational and systematic workflow to comply with ASCO/CAP guideline updates. Managed changes to intertwined operational departments as well as reporting processes for internal and external Pathologists. . NeoCOMPLETE Product Launch - Provided project management and IT insights on the creation and launch of a new multi-methodology hematological evaluation. Enhanced system reporting capabilities to automatically integrate the results of flow cytometry, morphology, cytogenetics, FISH, and molecular testing Sanger, PCR, and NGS .

Sr. Business Analyst

Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
10 mos
Operated as the senior analyst over anatomic pathology and molecular testing projects. Core team member that supported a key growth initiative in the pharmaceutical services space. Notable projects include : . Pharmaceutical Systems and Site Implementation - Travelled to Rolle, Switzerland to assist in the validation and launch of the first international and dedicated Pharma services laboratory. Lead the design, validation, and release of core components in LabVantage LIMS. Developed and executed exhaustive procedural and

Business Systems Analyst

Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
2 yrs 3 mos
Accepted an opportunity to relocate to support our largest laboratory, improve inter-departmental relations, and lead IT efforts during a large acquisition. Received company's most prestigious 'C.A.R.E. award for excellent communication, accuracy, reliability and efficiency. Notable projects include : . Clarient Diagnostic Acquisition - Primary systems analyst for the acquisition of Clarient Diagnostics from GE Healthcare a large scale acquisition that doubled testing volume. Assisted in physical site consolidation in Orange County . Digital Slides and Algorithm Implementation - Product and implementation owner for rollout of a proprietary digital slide imaging application. Managed the development and deployment of an automated, quantitative IHC platform used to standardize and accelerate resulting. Facilitated training sessions for external client Pathologists.

Business Analyst

Feb 2013 - Apr 2015
2 yrs 3 mos
Notable projects include : . Clarient Diagnostic Acquisition - Primary systems analyst for the acquisition of Clarient Diagnostics from GE Healthcare a large scale acquisition that doubled testing volume. Assisted in physical site consolidation in Orange County . Digital Slides and Algorithm Implementation - Product and implementation owner for rollout of a proprietary digital slide imaging application. Managed the development and deployment of an automated , quantitative IHC platform used to standardize and accelerate resulting. Facilitated training sessions for external client Pathologists. Business Analyst , Chico's FAS Inc , Fort Myers , FL Feb. 2013 - April 2015

Education

Master of Science (MS)
Biomedical Diagnostics
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Informatics
2008 - 2012