Komal J.

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DISC Type : scd

Bioinformatics Director at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Overview

As the Director of Bioinformatics at Frederick National Lab, Komal leads a 25-person computational team supporting the National Cancer Institute. With over 20 years of expertise in genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, she is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Colleagues describe her as an organized, reliable, and outstanding mentor.

While at Columbia University, she single-handedly reduced a multiplex PCR data analysis process from over six hours to just two minutes by creating a new web portal.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Cancer Bioinformatics
Her current role is dedicated to providing bioinformatics and IT support to investigators within the National Cancer Institute, focusing on cancer research applications.
Computational Team Leadership
She leads a large, diverse team of 25 bioinformaticians, software engineers, and system administrators, with colleagues praising her mentorship and management skills.
Genomics & 'Omics' Tech
Possesses deep expertise across a broad range of applications including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and methylation arrays using both short- and long-read sequencing data.

Media Appearances

Komal has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Bioinformatics Director at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
6-2022 - 2-2025
Sr. Bioinformatics Manager at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Frederick National Labs
10-2012 - 6-2022
Director Of Bioinformatics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
7-2008 - 10-2012
Senior Programmer Analyst at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
5-2003 - 4-2005
Bioinformatics Analyst at GlaxoSmithKline

Education

2002 - 2004
Masters from University of Pennsylvania
1996 - 1998
Masters from Delhi University

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Exp : 19 Location : Bethesda, Maryland, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Bioinformatics Director at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
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Insights For Selling To Komal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Komal is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Komal

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Komal move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Komal take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Komal

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