Chandra McAllister

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About Chandra McAllister

KEY SKILLS Scientific Operations, Alliance Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, R&D Project Management, GMP Manufacturing Coordination, Executive Collaboration, Laboratory Management, Remote Team Leadership Strategic and decisive Scientific Operations & Alliance Leader with over a decade of experience bridging science, leadership, and execution across biotech and academic environments. OVERVIEW At Entos Pharmaceuticals, I help align R&D, clinical, and business priorities across multiple sites in the U.S. and Canada. I lead teams of project and lab managers, oversee daily and strategic operations, and make key decisions to keep complex programs moving forward. I thrive at the intersection of science and strategy — translating technical goals into clear operational outcomes, managing cross-functional teams, and driving accountability across departments. EXPERIENCE Entos Pharmaceuticals – Lead, Project Management & Science Operations (2023–Present) • Partner directly with executive members to execute strategic R&D and clinical initiatives. • Lead multi-site lab operations, project management, and alliance coordination across the U.S. and Canada. • Key decision-maker in operational planning, cross-functional alignment, and team prioritization. • Contributed to securing key funding in grants and licensing deals ($66+ million) University of Alberta – Postdoctoral Fellow (2014–2018); Graduate Researcher (2008–2014) • Led molecular genetics and plant biology projects, supervising students and coordinating multi-lab work. • Completed PhD in Plant Biology; authored several peer-reviewed publications and contributed to a U.S. patent.