SANITY CONSULTING

• Creation of formal portfolio management process and criteria, based on the business values, objectives, and strategy
• Prioritization: definition of ranking and prioritization of existing portfolio
• Resource Management: tracking and (re)allocation of resources based on portfolio ranking
• Scenario Analysis to support portfolio optimization

• Management of complex cross-functional programs, comprising multiple projects and initiatives, within operational and regulatory constraints
• Planning: creation of program timelines with dependencies and constraints; identification of risks and opportunities; scenario analysis; estimation of resources (FTEs, budget, equipment, reagents, facilities, etc)
• Coordination with functional leads to ensure complete definition of program scope and cross-functional communication 
• Coordination with Regulatory and Quality teams to define clear requirements and ensure compliance 
• Execution: coordination of ongoing activities feeding into the program; monitoring and response to program issues, risks, and opportunities

• Design of fit-for-purpose business processes, based on customer needs and external requirements
• Examples: Program decision-making, change management, program portfolio governance
• Creation of tools for simple and efficient process execution (dashboards, decision trackers, schedules, etc)
• Creation of standard procedure documents describing business processes
• Training for staff on new business processes

• Clear, concise documentation of technical processes, systems, and data
• Examples: Standard operating procedures (SOPs), study protocols and reports, user guides, regulatory submissions, academic manuscripts
• Creation of original content “from scratch” through interviews with internal stakeholders and iterative reviews
• Creation of document templates, compliant with corporate branding, quality and regulatory requirements, and/or enterprise software requirements
• Copy editing or conversion of content into new or existing templates (where the content or process is already defined)

My name is Saniya Fayzullina. As the sole owner of Sanity Consulting, I will work with you to understand your company’s needs and fully customize the services I deliver. My guiding principle is that solutions should be fit for purpose: following common sense and avoiding over-engineering. I emphasize easy-to-use tools, clearly defined processes, and consistent unambiguous communication. In addition to program and portfolio management certifications, I also hold a PhD in Pathobiology and have extensive experience working with bench scientists, bioinformatics scientists, and software engineers. I excel at bringing together development and regulatory, quality, and operations teams to achieve business objectives.

I’m based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m available in person/on site in the Bay Area and remotely for other locations.