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It Takes a Village to Raise a Biotech with Krisha Panchalingam, Director of Lab and Scientific Operations at Portal Innovations
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This week I sat down with Krisha Panchalingham, Director of Lab and Scientific Operations at Portal Innovations. Krisha shares how she and her team support early-stage biotech companies through the operational intricacies of setting up labs, handling logistics, maintaining equipment, and complying with regulations. We also discuss the importance of vendor management, the role of external consultants, and the strategic partnerships required to efficiently run lab operations. Krisha also emphasizes the significance of mentorship and the strategic role of operational support in the success of biotech startups. We also discuss how Portal Innovations fosters a nurturing ecosystem for biotech startups, underscoring the balance between scientific discovery and operational excellence.
- Get Krisha's recommended book! A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
- Boston Globe: The promise of biotech jobs is coming to Boston’s neighborhoods - MassBio
- Link In with Krisha!
- Portal Innovations LLC
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00:00 Introduction to Krisha Penchalingham and Portal Innovations
00:57 Krisha's Journey: From Childhood to Biotech
03:58 Role and Responsibilities at Portal Innovations
04:24 Supporting Early-Stage Biotech Companies
06:20 Challenges and Successes in Lab Operations
07:47 Team Dynamics and Growth at Portal Innovations
08:28 Expanding Ecosystems and Future Plans
22:26 Mentorship and Career Advice
27:31 Conclusion and Contact Information
53 episodes
Manage episode 422061275 series 3509339
This week I sat down with Krisha Panchalingham, Director of Lab and Scientific Operations at Portal Innovations. Krisha shares how she and her team support early-stage biotech companies through the operational intricacies of setting up labs, handling logistics, maintaining equipment, and complying with regulations. We also discuss the importance of vendor management, the role of external consultants, and the strategic partnerships required to efficiently run lab operations. Krisha also emphasizes the significance of mentorship and the strategic role of operational support in the success of biotech startups. We also discuss how Portal Innovations fosters a nurturing ecosystem for biotech startups, underscoring the balance between scientific discovery and operational excellence.
- Get Krisha's recommended book! A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
- Boston Globe: The promise of biotech jobs is coming to Boston’s neighborhoods - MassBio
- Link In with Krisha!
- Portal Innovations LLC
Connect with us!
Subscribe here:
Learn more about Recruitomics Consulting
Check out our reading list
Download our free startup resources guide to grow your biotech efficiently
If you're on the job market, visit the Collaboratory Career Hub
00:00 Introduction to Krisha Penchalingham and Portal Innovations
00:57 Krisha's Journey: From Childhood to Biotech
03:58 Role and Responsibilities at Portal Innovations
04:24 Supporting Early-Stage Biotech Companies
06:20 Challenges and Successes in Lab Operations
07:47 Team Dynamics and Growth at Portal Innovations
08:28 Expanding Ecosystems and Future Plans
22:26 Mentorship and Career Advice
27:31 Conclusion and Contact Information
53 episodes
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