Michael Simmers

Background

About Michael Simmers

Operations executive with an ability to set and drive organizational strategy, translating goals into actionable steps to enhance effectiveness. Skilled organizational leader with broad experience building infrastructure and operations to support science and technology. From HemoShear inception, played major role in developing platform technology and building human resources, information technology, intellectual property, laboratory and technology capabilities that yielded multiple pharma contracts, drug discovery collaborations with pharma companies and a proprietary discovery pipeline. A critical problem solver with an analytical mindset that foresees potential hurdles and proposes solutions. PhD trained scientist/engineer and MBA that brings a unique perspective to technical developments and can discern the potential to drive business opportunities. A recognized high integrity leader that builds trust through a bias for action and strong interpersonal skills. Responsible for high retention of outstanding team of productive scientists while operating in a dynamic environment.