Kate Schroeder
About Kate Schroeder
Kate Schroeder is a Project Manager III in Medical Writing at Nektar Therapeutics, with a strong background in project management and scientific research. She holds a B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Kate Schroeder serves as Project Manager III in Medical Writing at Nektar Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive project management expertise to oversee medical writing projects within the biotech sector. Her responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, managing documentation processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. She leverages modern management tools, such as Jira, to track project progress and facilitate effective team meetings.
Education and Expertise
Kate Schroeder holds a B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology from Wesleyan University, which she attended from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at the California Institute of Technology, where she earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, she studied Chemistry at the University of Sydney for 11 months in 2001. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Professional Background
Kate Schroeder has held various positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She worked as a Post Doctoral Employee at UCSF from 2007 to 2010 and later as a Scientist II at Genencor International from 2010 to 2012. Following this, she served as Project Manager at Dupont Industrial Biosciences from 2012 to 2015, Operations Manager at Intrexon Corporation from 2016 to 2017, and IT Project Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2018 to 2019. Most recently, she was a Senior Project Manager at Abbott from 2020 to 2021.
Skills and Methodologies
Kate Schroeder possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail, which are essential for synthesizing large amounts of data for decision-making. She effectively communicates complex scientific principles to stakeholders from diverse functional backgrounds, enhancing collaboration among cross-functional teams. Her proactive approach allows her to balance the needs of multiple projects and stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.