Our Team

Dara Lockert
CEO

  • 25+ years experience in drug development with increasing staff leadership responsibility in biologics, gene therapy, immunotherapy, genomics, and vaccines companies

  • Coached C-Suite leaders in the development of strategic plans resulting in successful launches, IND filings, corporate partnering/out licensing, M&As, and funding rounds

  • Leadership responsibility for commercial product launches and multiple Phase 4 registries

James chrisman
Director of Clinical Operations consulting

  • 12+ years of Phase 1-3 clinical trial management experience involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices across multiple therapeutic areas

  • Proven ability to successfully plan and execute clinical trials to meet development goals from study start-up through closure

  • Trusted clinical operations team leader with experience overseeing small and large study teams

  • Effective at collaborating with both internal and external cross-functional team members to ensure an efficient and compliant approach to study conduct

  • Proficient in proactively identifying and mitigating study risks

  • Experienced in selecting, setting up, and managing study vendors while maintaining effective sponsor oversight of outsourced services

LORI HANSEN, PHD
director of product development consulting

  • 25+ years of program management experience in the biopharma industry

  • Breadth of experience includes small molecules, biologics, cellular products, vaccines, and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs)

  • Expertise in the transition of projects from research to development and development to commercial; program planning and implementation; and the valuation of internal and external projects for effective Portfolio Management and Business Development

DECLAN RICHARDS, PMP
ASSoc. DIRECTOR of PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

  • 9+ Years of Project Management experience across multiple industries (Biotech, Healthcare, IT, and others)

  • Proven ability to optimize processes, enhance quality, and drive data-driven decision-making for successful project outcomes

  • Proficient with project management best practices, reporting, and tools and technology

  • Certified Project and Product Manager and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Jenny Estep, MBA
Business operations manager

  • 5+ years of project management experience in the engineering field and telecom industry

  • Managed teams of up to 26 technicians in a consumer product manufacturing facility operating under drug standards

  • Earned PMP and certificate in Drug Development Product Management

the Spannerwerks team also includes over thirty associates with expertise and experience spanning all phases and areas of drug development.