In today’s blog, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Lucile Bauché, Associate Director of Logistics.
Hi Lucile, Can you tell us what is your role at SparingVision?
As Associate Director of Logistics I am responsible for all of SparingVision’s logistic activities. I coordinate sample shipments, sample and product inventories, purchase materials and manage the centralized Biorepository. I also manage the central lab activities and IMP logistics for our clinical trials.
What inspired you to join the genomic medicine in ophthalmic industry, and what keeps you motivated?
I was interested in participating in all the steps leading to new treatments, from early discovery to clinical stages. By joining a genomic medicine company and the world of biotech, I am able to do this. Being involved in practically all the projects, my activities at SparingVision are constantly evolving, which is rewarding and motivating.
What do you do in R&D at SparingVision?
I am in charge of organizing the shipments of samples and products required for R&D studies. I also maintain the sample and product inventories up to date and I ensure centralization and appropriate storage of the R&D samples from our studies.
How do you work with different teams across the company (and/or outside)?
Thanks to my position, I work on different [projects] with almost all the SparingVision teams. This is rewarding but also challenging as I need to adapt to my way of working and communicating accordingly. In the same way, working with international partners requires flexibility, trust and transparency. I would say that the most important tool is communication.
We always say everything at SparingVision starts with the patient. What does that mean in your role?
Logistics is really key in a biotech company. Patients are always the priority, so I make sure that everything is ready and in place for the clinical trials to run smoothly. I ensure that our product is received on site, on time and in good condition for the patient’s treatment and that patient samples are collected and shipped for analysis in accordance with procedures.
In a few words, why did you choose to work for SparingVision?
I chose to work at SparingVision because I wanted to be involved in the development of a new and promising project that could treat people affected with vision loss all over the world. SparingVision is very much a close-knit team, giving me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and with almost everyone in the company.
