Belynda Hicks

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Program Director, Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Overview

Belynda Hicks is the Director of the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at the National Cancer Institute, a role she holds at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. She earned her M. S. from The Johns Hopkins University and a B. S. from Virginia Tech, and her career has progressed through various scientific management roles.

From her social media, she appears passionate about recruiting top talent to join her lab and advance the mission of the National Cancer Institute. She frequently shares job openings and highlights impactful research studies her team supports, showing a deep commitment to the fight against cancer and fostering a strong team environment.

She has co-authored numerous research papers on topics ranging from Hodgkin lymphoma to lung cancer, contributing significantly to the field of cancer genetics.

Personality Overview

Detail Oriented

ROI Seeker

Self-Disciplined

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Cancer Genomics
As director of the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory, her work is central to understanding the genetic basis of cancer susceptibility and outcomes.
R&D Leadership
Manages a high-throughput laboratory and recently shared resources for measuring creative self-efficacy in R&D environments, indicating an interest in effective lab management.
Scientific Recruitment
Frequently posts about opportunities at her lab, demonstrating a focus on attracting talent to support the National Cancer Institute's mission.

Media Appearances

Belynda Hicks - Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. Featured in Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (official website)

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Work History

1-2012
Program Director, Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
8-2006 - 1-2012
Director, Quality Management at National Cancer Institute, SAIC-Frederick
Senior Manager at Gene Logic, Inc.
Lab Technologist at Genetics & IVF Institute

Education

2000 - 2002
M.S. from The Johns Hopkins University
1987 - 1991
B.S. from Virginia Tech

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Exp : 19 Location : Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Program Director, Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
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Insights For Selling To Belynda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Belynda is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Belynda

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Belynda move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Belynda take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

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