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DIksha Soni

@dikshasoni

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Experienced Project Manager in Software and Clinical Research.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

I am a Project Manager with 9 years of experience in Software, Clinical Research, and Genomics project management within the Lifescience and healthcare industry. My expertise lies in Agile methodologies, Scrum, stakeholder management, and process improvement. I have a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

In my current role at Strandls, I engage with global stakeholders and facilitate Scrum ceremonies to ensure project alignment and efficiency. I successfully led a LIMS project, acting as a communication liaison between various teams to craft user stories and acceptance criteria. My previous roles have equipped me with skills in budgeting, resource allocation, and team leadership, allowing me to implement process improvements that significantly reduce costs and enhance project delivery timelines.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful projects that contribute to advancements in healthcare and genomics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager I

Current

Strandls

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Engaged global stakeholders and maintained service-client relationships while facilitating Scrum ceremonies. Led a LIMS project, aligning teams with product vision and improving efficiency through user story crafting and sprint metrics monitoring.

Project Management Agile Scrum Stakeholder Engagement LIMS Jira Confluence Team Leadership Process Improvement

Associate Project Manager II

Strandls

Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Successfully delivered oncology and clinical research projects, reducing delivery time and costs by 20%. Managed cross-functional teams and implemented process improvements while tracking financial reports for new assay launches.

Project Management Oncology Clinical Research Budgeting Process Improvement Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Resource Allocation Communication

Senior Genome Analyst

Medgenome

Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Led the digital transformation of prenatal report generation by integrating a LIMS system, significantly improving report generation time and managing a team for optimal user experience during system integration.

LIMS Team Management Digital Transformation Process Improvement Genomics Communication

Genome Analyst

Medgenome

Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Analyzed clinical diagnostics data for genomic applications and collaborated with teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining and presenting turnaround time dashboards.

Data Analysis Genomics Collaboration Dashboards Communication

Scientific Officer

Clevergene

Oct 2016 - Aug 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Set up lab operations and managed multiple genomic research projects, ensuring timely delivery while training junior staff and overseeing client relations and communication.

Project Management Genomics Communication Inventory Management Procurement

BCIL Trainee (DBT-BITP Program)

Genotypic Technology

Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 (11 months)

Gained hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and performed quality checks on samples while working on Next-Generation Sequencing techniques for clinical diagnostics.

Quality Control Next Generation Sequencing