Sharon Bodrug

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Director, R&D Program Management at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

Overview

Sharon Bodrug is an accomplished Director of Program Management at Illumina, specializing in diagnostic product development. With a PhD from the University of Toronto, she has a proven record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary IVD and biomarker projects from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.

There is no publicly available information about her personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of her professional career.

She spearheaded the strategy and development for the first PCA3 oncology biomarker for prostate cancer, taking it from research to commercial launch while at Hologic/Gen-Probe.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Oncology Biomarkers
Led the first Oncology biomarker (PCA3) program from research to commercial ASR launch and supported strategic discussions regarding Hologic's Oncology portfolio.
IVD Product Development
Has extensive experience driving product development from requirement definition through launch, including securing CE and US IVD PMA approval for a prostate cancer biomarker.
Program Management
A certified PMP who is currently hiring for her team, emphasizing her focus on leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects with detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets.

Media Appearances

Sharon has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2021
Director, R&D Program Management at Illumina
9-2014 - 9-2021
Associate Director Program Management at Illumina
6-1993 - 11-1994
Post Doctoral Fellow at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
3-1991 - 3-1993
Post Doctoral Fellow at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
8-2014
Associate Director Program Management at Hologic

Education

1985 - 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Toronto
1979 - 1983
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Western University

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Insights For Selling To Sharon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharon is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharon

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharon move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Sharon take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Sharon

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