Dana Grafft, MBA, Ms
About Dana Grafft, MBA, Ms
Dana Grafft, MBA, MS, is a Program Manager at ATCC with extensive experience in project management and toxicology. She has held various roles in prominent companies such as Covance Laboratories, Shire Pharmaceuticals, and BioReliance over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at ATCC
Dana Grafft serves as a Program Manager at ATCC, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various programs and initiatives within the organization. Her experience in program management contributes to the effective execution of projects and alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Covance Laboratories
Dana Grafft worked at Covance Laboratories from 1998 to 2010, where she held multiple positions including Study Technician I, II, III in Large Animal Toxicology, and later as Supervisor I, II, and Senior in the same field. Her tenure at Covance spanned over a decade, providing her with extensive experience in toxicology and project management.
Professional Background in Pharmaceuticals
Dana Grafft has significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at companies such as Shire Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), and Sanofi Genzyme. Her roles included Senior Project Management Consultant and Senior Program Manager, where she contributed to various corporate projects and managed complex initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Dana Grafft holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland University College, which she completed in 2013. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management from the same institution in 2012. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, obtained in 2008, and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Equine Management from the University of Minnesota, completed in 1990.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Dana Grafft has held various roles that demonstrate her expertise in program and project management. She has worked at BioReliance as an Enterprise Program Manager from 2016 to 2020 and at Covance as a Project Manager from 2005 to 2010. Her diverse roles across different companies highlight her adaptability and depth of knowledge in the field.