Marcia Ong

Education:

• Master of Science (MS): 2001    
• University of North Texas Health Science Center, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
• Thesis Title:  Serum-deprivation: a Model for Lens Cell Differentiation
• Bachelor of Science (BS): 1997 
• Texas A&M University, Biomedical Science     
• Leadership/Management Skills

Experienced in:

• Emphasize on communication, presentation skills.
• Project head and sub-team lead in a cross-functional core team structure to ensure strategic alignment, planning, communication, coordination and execution of project activities.  Polished and professional business communication skills. 
• Training/supervising technicians and junior scientists, improving their performance, development and productivity.  (up to how many)
• Managing/overseeing collaborations and contracts with outside research groups/medical scientists in United States and Japan.  In this capacity travelled to various U.S. and Japanese laboratories and hospitals. (effective collaboration with leading KOLs)

Professional Employment History:  
Demonstrated history of increased responsibilities:

• Principal Scientist, IOL R&D, Alcon            June 2013-Present
• Senior Scientist III, IOL R&D, Alcon            2011-2013
• Senior Scientist II, IOL R&D, Alcon            2009-2010    Add months
• Senior Scientist I, IOL R&D, Alcon            2007-2008
• Scientist II, IOL R&D, Alcon            2005-2006
• Scientist I, IOL R&D, Alcon             2001-2004