Lee Albacker

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Sr Director, Computational Biology Analytics at Foundation Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Lee Albacker serves as the Sr Director of Computational Biology Analytics at Foundation Medicine. With a PhD from Harvard University, he focuses on translational genomics and immuno-oncology, driven by a passion for translating cutting-edge research into real-world applications that directly impact patient care.

Outside of work, Lee prioritizes spending time with his young children. He is an avid runner who enjoys training for 5Ks and likes to tinker with artificial intelligence, having written programs to solve puzzles like Sudoku and Yahtzee.

He was first hooked on science when his advisor told him, in response to a question about an experiments result, "I dont know; theres no answer key. "

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Translational Genomics
He states his primary area of research is translational genomics in oncology, aiming to bridge scientific discovery with patient care.
Immuno-oncology
Leads immunotherapy biomarker research at Foundation Medicine, leveraging his deep background in immunology to understand cancer treatment responses.
Biomarker Development
His career has moved from biomarker discovery to leading teams in biomarker development and analytics, turning research into reality.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2023
Sr Director, Computational Biology Analytics at Foundation Medicine
2-2022 - 4-2023
Sr Director, Biomarker Development and Analytics at Foundation Medicine
9-2019 - 3-2022
Director, Cancer Genomics Research at Foundation Medicine
9-2011 - 7-2015
Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School
9-2005 - 8-2011
Graduate Student / Postdoctoral Fellow at Children's Hospital Boston

Education

2004 - 2011
PhD from Harvard University
2000 - 2004
B.S. from Penn State University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lee is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lee

  • 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 Lee move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Lee take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

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