Emoke Szakady
Gent
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated scientist with considerable experience in protein purification, analysis and characterization. Sound knowledge in various stages of drug development with focus on therapeutic antibodies and other biologics. Detail-oriented, team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Scientist Analytics-CMC Lead
Almirall
Barcelona, Spain
10.2023 - Current
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, as Analytical Lead defining phase specific testing and characterisation panel
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, fostering innovation and creative problem-solving, risk management and finding ways of improving timelines and generating
- Evaluated novel technologies for potential integration into existing workflows, streamlining operations while maintaining scientific rigor.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects with strict deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to maintain progress without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Contributed to risk assessment efforts, identifying potential gapsand jottlenecks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure project succesz
- Participate in strategic planning efforts, helping to set both short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Collaborated with production and engineering to schedule and complete projects and special assignments and identify opportunities for short and long-term improvements.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on project progress, presenting updates to stakeholders at regular intervals.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Coordinated sample transfers between departments for analysis or further processing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize biologics production processes.
Senior Scientist
CMC Analytics
07.2021 - Current
- Technical Lead for characterization of biologics
- Project Manager DP/DS formulation development and technical lead for new generation screening and development risk assessment and implementation
- Manufacturing process development support, formulation and device development
- Subject matter expert for characterization and early stage formulation development throughout platforms (pre-clinical, phaseI and phase II)
- PM responsible for allocating work packages, to outside stakeholders representing the company
- Supporting writing of regulatory documents (S31/ S32, and all analytics involved in manufacturing and process development) presenting development initiatives and follow up on progress, interpreting data and drafting response to health authorities.
Scientist
Specialized analytics-Deputy Team leader
10.2019 - 07.2021
- New biologics molecule characterization with methods including SECMALS, DLS, SLS, MFI, LO, RMM, AF4, NTA, Morphology
- DP particle analysis, support throughout all steps of manufacturing
- DP/DS biophysical characterization, aggregation monitoring and control strategy
- Manufacturing process development support, formulation and device development
- FTE calculation and allocation, negotiating funding, new hires responsible
- Lab responsible, resource management, allocating work packages, representing the lab
- SOP writing, presenting development initiatives and follow up on progress, interpreting data and drafting response to health authorities.
Associate scientist
Specialized analytics
10.2018 - 10.2019
- New biologics molecule characterization with methods including SEC-MALS, DLS, SLS, MFI, LO, RMM, AF4, NTA, Morphology
- DP particle analysis, support throughout all steps of manufacturing
- DP/DS biophysical characterization, aggregation monitoring and control strategy
- Manufacturing process development support, formulation and device development
- Method development for new analytical instruments (RMM)
- Responsible for developing and implementing new reporting software (Lumetics Link)
- Analysis of raw experimental data
- Data entry and reporting, support data input for enquiries from Health authorities (EU/USA).
Research associate
Discovery
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Nanobody production, purification and profiling using different analytic and biochemical techniques (i.e
- Different chromatographic methods: HIC, IEX, Affinity, SEC, HPLC; RPC; LC-MS, TSA assays)
- Familiar with laboratory robotics (TECAN, JANUS), line development experience
- Assisting project leaders in purification and protein profiling necessities, actively collaborating in several projects over different disease areas and clients
- Responsible for several of the lab equipment: ex
- AKTA Pure (GE), Janus (Perkin Elmer) providing troubleshooting assistance for fellow researchers, training for new colleagues, contact person for technical maintenance, equipment management.
Research associate
Complix NV
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Recombinant protein expression and purification (bacterial expression system); affinity and size exclusion chromatography AKTA
- Basic molecular biology techniques (ex
- Cloning, DNA electrophoresis, digest, transformation)
- Quality control of final product
- SDS-PAGE, Western BLOT
- Analysis of raw experimental data
- Data entry and reporting
- Administration of stock solution and material; ELISA set up and execution.
Education
Engineer's degree focused in Biotechnology - specialization in agricultural sciences
USAMV Timisoara
01.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Drug Discovery
- Technology Transfer
- Research methods
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Analytical Thinking
- MS Excel
- Staff Management
- Research Planning
- Technical consulting
- Coordination of laboratory phases
References
- Dr Marc Vaeck, CEO, Technologiepark 4, Zwijnaarde (Ghent), Belgium, Marc.vaeck@complix.com
- Miek de Roover, Senior Reaserch associate, Technologiepark 21, Zwijnaarde (Ghent), Belgium, 0032(0)478724494
- Bjorn Victor, Scientist-Team Leader, Technologiepark 21, Zwijnaarde (Ghent), Belgium, Bjorn.victor@ablynx.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteer at Welfare Shelter in Merelbeke, where about 5 000 wild animals are now being provided every year, with the intention of reintroducing them back into nature after recovery. In most cases, more than 60% of patients are European species.I participate in feeding young/orphaned animals, basic treatments of wounded/sick individuals and cleaning the accommodations, help in maintaining the paperwork , take new patients
- Volunteer at Help Refugees Calais - Human rights association, providing assistance to the less fortunate, food/wood preparing and distribution, aid package selecting and distribution
- Hiking, snoawboarding, yoga
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hungarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Sr. Scientist Analytics-CMC Lead
Almirall
10.2023 - Current
Senior Scientist
CMC Analytics
07.2021 - Current
Scientist
Specialized analytics-Deputy Team leader
10.2019 - 07.2021
Associate scientist
Specialized analytics
10.2018 - 10.2019
Research associate
Discovery
08.2016 - 10.2018
Research associate
Complix NV
08.2013 - 08.2016
Engineer's degree focused in Biotechnology - specialization in agricultural sciences
USAMV Timisoara