Jessica Karta
@jessicakarta
PhD biologist and certified project manager aligning science with strategy and delivery.
What I'm looking for
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
Medical Biotechnology Consultant
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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