First dedicated R&D hire on a 5X year, $300MM research project with Royal Dutch Shell. Team grew to 115 FTEs, worked cross functionally in all aspects of the project.
Led scoping of projects for synthetic biology technology portfolio in $300MM biofuels portfolio. Drove three projects to demonstration. Also integrated two technologies into collaborative R&D efforts.
Carried out comprehensive strategic planning for acquisition of a high-efficiency enzyme production host, leading to a $10MM technology licensing deal with Dyadic.
Company: Codexis
Year(s): 2008 – 2009
Results: Scaled from 1 to 115, drove $10MM licensing deal