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Jessica Karta

@jessicakarta

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PhD biologist and certified project manager aligning science with strategy and delivery.

Luxembourg

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead scientific and clinical projects end-to-end, align innovation with strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable impact in collaborative, growth-oriented organizations.

I am a strategic, cross-functional professional with a PhD in Biology and over ten years of interdisciplinary research and project coordination experience. I combine scientific rigor with project management certifications to drive outcomes in fast-paced, multicultural environments.

I have led colorectal cancer research projects from conception through publication, supported grant writing, managed project budgets, and secured funding. I also developed curricula and supported student recruitment in higher education settings.

My operational experience includes managing procurement with budgets (~€600,000), coordinating cross-functional teams to launch payment gateways, and supporting medical and laboratory operations under regulatory standards. I am certified in PRINCE2 and Google Data Analytics and have completed professional development programs with McKinsey and KPMG.

I am multilingual, adaptable, and focused on stakeholder alignment and measurable impact. I mentor students, disseminate research at international conferences, and seek roles that leverage both scientific expertise and structured project delivery to advance organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Medical Biotechnology Consultant

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Swiss German University

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Developed syllabus and curriculum for theoretical and practical courses in medical biotechnology and supported student recruitment and outreach to increase program visibility and enrollment.

Curriculum Development Student Recruitment Program Management Stakeholder Engagement PRINCE2 Teaching Multilingual Communication

Doctoral Researcher

University of Luxembourg

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Led colorectal cancer research projects from concept to publication, supported grant writing and budget management, and presented findings at international conferences.

Cancer Research Project Management RStudio SQL Tableau Data Analysis

Laboratory Support Staff

Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Provided research and laboratory support to medical faculty and academic researchers within stem cell technology, contributing to project execution and data collection.

Laboratory Support Research Assistance Data Collection Documentation Clinical Support

Operational Development Staff

Blibli.com

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)

Managed operational procurement with a ~€600,000 budget and coordinated cross-functional teams to launch a new payment gateway and improve operations.

Procurement Budget Management Operations Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Quality & Manufacturing Intern

NDI Europe GmbH

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Supported production, quality control, and troubleshooting for medical devices, and contributed to process documentation compliant with ISO-13485 and ISO-9001 standards.

Quality Control Manufacturing Support ISO 13485 ISO 9001 Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Luxembourg

Doctor of Philosophy, Biology

2017 - 2022

Activities and societies: Led research projects from concept to publication; supported grant writing and managed project budgets; presented at international conferences; supervised 1 bachelor and 3 master students.

Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (Department of Life Sciences and Medicine) involving doctoral research on colorectal cancer, grant-supported projects, publications, and supervision of bachelor and master students.

Utrecht University

Master of Science, Regenerative Medicine and Technology

2014 - 2016

Activities and societies: Coursework and practical laboratory training in regenerative medicine; internships and project work related to translational research.

Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine and Technology with coursework and practical training in regenerative approaches and translational research.

Swiss German University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering & Project Management

2009 - 2013

Activities and societies: Support in production, quality control, and troubleshooting for medical devices; exposure to ISO-13485 and ISO-9001 compliant processes.

Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering & Project Management with training in quality and manufacturing standards for medical devices.