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In this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Thomas Kenney, MetrumRG’s  Administrative Assistant and member of the Talent & Culture Team. Thomas's role is integral to the smooth functioning of our office. He is responsible for various clerical and organizational tasks, assists with monthly expense reporting, and ensures that our office is always stocked with a variety of coffee—a task that he humorously notes might be the most important of all.

What do you like most about working at MetrumRG?

"It's hard to choose what I like most about working here. Before joining the civilized working world, the majority of my experience was in fast-paced and high-stress emergency service jobs. I used to work in dimly lit, windowless rooms from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with a group of over-caffeinated EMTs, police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers.

We're excited to shine the spotlight on Kiersten Utsey, a valued member of our team here at MetrumRG. Her primary focus involves utilizing mechanistic modeling and simulation to support decision-making processes throughout various stages of drug development. This entails synthesizing data from diverse sources, including in vitro studies, animal models, and clinical trials, to construct models that describe both the mechanism of action of drugs and the underlying physiology of diseases. Kiersten initially joined MetrumRG as a Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Intern while working on her Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Utah. After graduating from the U, Kiersten transitioned into a role as a research associate at MetrumRG. Quickly advancing, she became a research scientist in our Translational Science and Pharmacology (TSP) group. 

Eric Anderson has been an invaluable member of the MetrumRG team since 2017. Over the years, has contributed a practical and dedicated approach to skillfully navigating the complexities of data.

Eric began his career in the insurance industry as an actuarial analyst. His experience in analyzing insurance data and modeling risk put him in a position to smoothly transition into the field of model-informed drug development at MetrumRG. In his current role, Eric assembles clinical trial data into model-ready datasets, creates visualizations (including interactive dashboards) to help describe data, and develops tools to help facilitate these and other modeling project tasks.

In this edition of our Employee Spotlight, we are delighted to introduce you to Danielle Dunn, one of the original team members at MetrumRG. Danielle's journey with the company has been one of unwavering dedication and commitment. For nearly two decades, she has been an integral part of our growth and success.

Introduction

In this month's edition of our employee spotlight series, we're introducing Jim Chandler. Jim joined the MetrumRG team in April 2022, initially taking on the role of Principal DevOps Engineer I within our Technology Solutions department. He was soon promoted to Director of Systems and Security. Jim brings with him a wealth of IT expertise spanning over 25 years, having previously served as the Senior Engineer at Propeller Health and as a Principal DevOps professional at MedicaSoft. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Weber State University in Ogden, UT.

A Versatile Role

Jim plays a multifaceted role at MetrumRG, contributing significantly to our operations. He is primarily responsible for continuously improving our infrastructure, utilizing automation techniques, upholding stringent security standards, and ensuring the reliability of our processes. Jim leads by example, fostering an environment that empowers and motivates each team member to reach their maximum potential. Additionally, he serves as a crucial liaison, streamlining client onboarding, addressing technical needs, and navigating roadmap dependencies. Leveraging his extensive technical knowledge, Jim also provides valuable advisory support to our leadership team.

Introduction

Allow us to shine the spotlight on Uchenna Emechebe, one of our exceptional Scientific Project Managers at MetrumRG, whose journey spans across continents and is fueled by a deep commitment to collaboration and lifelong learning. Originally from Nigeria, Uchenna brings a unique perspective, vibrant personality,  and rich cultural background to our collaborative environment.

Academic Pursuits and Global Perspective

Uchenna's academic journey began at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra, where he earned his undergraduate degree. His thirst for

In our Employee Spotlight this month, we proudly feature
Dr. Jia Kang, an extraordinary member of our team. With a deep passion for pharmacometrics and clinical pharmacology, Jia brings a unique perspective and an unwavering drive for excellence.

This month, we’re shining our employee spotlight on Darrell (DJ) Breedan, our Director, Software Engineering. We invite you to get to know more about DJ and his journey at MetrumRG.

Welcome back to our blog series: Employee Spotlights! MetrumRG values our employees as both team members and individuals. This series features new employees each month and provides professional and personal insight, so we can celebrate our individuality and commonalities. 

Welcome back to our blog series: Employee Spotlights! MetrumRG values our employees as both team members and individuals. This series features new employees each month and provides professional and personal insight, so we can celebrate our individuality and commonalities.