Valerie Miakushko
About Valerie Miakushko
Valerie Miakushko serves as the Associate Director of R&D and Project Management at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. She possesses extensive experience in project management and a strong educational background in business and biotechnology.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Valerie Miakushko serves as the Associate Director of R&D and Project Management at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she oversees various research and development projects, leveraging her expertise in project management best practices, systems, tools, and processes. Her position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she contributes to the company's focus on cell and gene therapy and genome editing.
Previous Experience at Sana Biotechnology
Prior to her current role, Valerie worked as a Project Manager in R&D at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. During this time, she managed projects related to preclinical and clinical programs, enhancing her knowledge and experience in the biotechnology sector.
Professional Background in Pharmacy and Healthcare
Valerie Miakushko has a substantial background in pharmacy and healthcare. She worked at Central Pharmacy in Allston, MA, where she held roles as Store Manager and Pharmacy Technician from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Pharmacy Technician in Operations from 2014 to 2015. Her experience includes supporting regulatory audits for the FDA and the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
Education and Expertise in Biotechnology
Valerie holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology with a concentration in Bioinformatics from Johns Hopkins University, completed in 2022. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, focusing on Business Analytics, Risk Management, and Financial Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2018.
Experience in Project Coordination
Valerie has experience in project coordination, having worked as a Project and Laboratory Coordinator at Mass General Brigham from 2019 to 2021. She also served as a Laboratory Coordinator in Clinical Operations from 2018 to 2019. Her roles involved managing operations and supporting clinical diagnostics, contributing to her expertise in data management, analytics, and dashboard development.