Laura Febvay

LAURA FEBVAY
ANALYTICAL PROJECT LEADER

managing cross-functional teams and complex analytical development projects in a GMP-regulated environment. Strong scientific background in analytical chemistry combined with proven project management skills and client communication.

 Lead customer projects and cross-functional project teams throughout the full analytical development lifecycle, from early to late phases, ensuring alignment with client strategy, regulatory requirements and project milestones.
 Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (Main point of contact for customers), ensuring clear communication and efficient knowledge transfer.
 Develop and consolidate analytical development strategies and plans, focusing on GMP compliance.
 Set project goals and priorities to optimize timelines, budgets, and resource
allocation. Identify potential risks and establish risk management strategy.
 Facilitate kick-off meetings and project charter definition with customers.
 Provide input for setting up quotations and prepares financial evaluation.
 Compilation and review of analytical documentation.
 Report project progress, internal

Research Scientist – Analytical Project Management
Dec. 2016 - Jan 2022, Initially joined the company as a PhD student and was offered a permanent position after a successful thesis completion (2019)
Aerial-CRT, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
 Design and managed research projects based on literature reviews and customer requests, covering the field of agrifood (safety, processing and authenticity) and polymer transformation processes.
 Led the development and validation of analytical methods (NMR - liquid state, solid state, HR-MAS; HPLC; GC – MS ) to deliver reliable results within agreed timeline.
 Planned and executed data processing and statistical analysis
(metabolomics, chemometrics) to generate valuable insights for clients.
 Prepared comprehensive reports and presented results to customers and at scientific conferences, ensuring clear comunication of project outcomes.
 Supervised and trained Master’s student in analytical chemistry, fostering knowledge transfer and supporting project delivery.

Education

2019 PhD thesis in Analytical chemistry & Food Science
Paris-Saclay University, prepared at the National Institute of Technology for life, food and environment sciences (AgroParisTech) under the supervision of Hervé This.

2016 Master’s Degree in Analytical Science and Engineering diploma in Chemistry, Polymers and Materials Science (dual degree) Strasbourg University, ECPM (Grande École) ©