Sharie J. Haugabook, PhD
About Sharie J. Haugabook, PhD
Sharie J. Haugabook, PhD, serves as a Senior Project Manager and Drug Development Team Lead at the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2014. She has an extensive background in biomedical sciences, with previous roles at Merck, the Mayo Clinic, and the Medical University of South Carolina.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sharie J. Haugabook has served as a Senior Project Manager and Drug Development Team Lead at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, she oversees various drug development projects, ensuring that they align with the NIH's mission to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Sharie J. Haugabook holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Miami. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the Medical University of South Carolina. Haugabook completed her academic journey with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, specializing in Pharmacology, from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in drug development and clinical research.
Professional Background
Haugabook has a diverse professional background in the biomedical field. She began her career as a Pre Doctoral Fellow at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences from 1996 to 2002. Following this, she worked at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine as a Post Doctoral Fellow from 2001 to 2002. She then continued her postdoctoral training at the Medical University of South Carolina from 2002 to 2006. Haugabook transitioned to industry roles, serving as a Senior Research Biochemist and later as an Associate Principal Scientist at Merck from 2006 to 2014.
Previous Positions
Before her tenure at the NIH, Sharie J. Haugabook held various academic and industry positions. She worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina for four months in 2006. Her experience at Merck included six years as a Senior Research Biochemist and two years as an Associate Principal Scientist. These roles involved significant contributions to research and development in the pharmaceutical sector, enhancing her expertise in drug development.