Simona Principe, MSc, PhD
About Simona Principe, MSc, PhD
Simona Principe, MSc, PhD, serves as a Customer Success Manager at BioRender in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in scientific research and expertise in oncology, she has held various roles in the biotechnology sector, including positions at BenchSci and Meta Inc.
Work at BioRender
Simona Principe has served as a Customer Success Manager at BioRender since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and capturing metrics for success by implementing an ongoing reporting model to manage performance and track progress. She collaborates with internal stakeholders, including Product, Creative, and Engineering teams, to provide product input and feedback based on researcher use cases. This collaboration aims to guide ongoing product development and innovation.
Previous Experience
Before joining BioRender, Simona Principe worked at BenchSci as a Scientific Liaison from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Biomedical Content Curator at Meta Inc. for a brief period in 2018. Earlier in 2018, she served as a Biomedical Data Analyst at BenchSci. Additionally, she worked at University Health Network in various roles, including Scientific Associate and Postdoctoral Fellow, from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Simona Principe holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine from Università degli Studi di Palermo, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the same university from 2002 to 2005. Furthering her education, she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Immuno-Pharmacology from 2008 to 2011. Her expertise includes oncology, cancer biomarkers, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
Passion for Fitness
In addition to her scientific career, Simona Principe is passionate about fitness. She has worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at GoodLife Fitness since 2017. This role allows her to combine her interest in fitness with her professional life, promoting health and wellness in her community.