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Danli Fei

Danli Fei

Zürich

Summary

  • Experienced administrative and operations professional with a PhD-level background in life science and several years of experience in coordinating projects, supporting leadership teams, and managing cross-functional communications.
  • Skilled in calendar planning, document preparation, and financial tracking.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft tools, with a proactive mindset and strong adaptability in dynamic, international environments.
  • Passionate about providing high-level administrative support in global pharma organizations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant (part-time, pro bono)

Graduate Consulting Club
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported strategic planning and internal operations through market analysis and structured documentation
  • Managed meeting schedules, summarized key actions, and coordinated communication with startup stakeholders
  • Strengthened organizational workflow through structured file management and presentation development

Community Organizer (part-time, 100h)

Life Science Seminar Series UZH
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Organized and managed a scientific seminar series, overseeing speaker outreach, budgeting, and scheduling for smooth execution
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration, engaging researchers, faculty, and external speakers to enhance event success
  • Optimized resource allocation and budgeting, demonstrating strategic planning and financial management skills

Application Specialist

Imaris (Oxford Instrument)
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led scientific project coordination, managing timelines and stakeholder communication to align product development with research needs
  • Collaborated with scientists and engineers to optimize workflows, improving efficiency and research reproducibility
  • Managed project timelines and stakeholder communication
  • Provided scientific support to clients, streamlining microscopy software solutions for life science applications

Teaching Assistant (part-time, 300h)

University of Zurich
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Delivered lectures and workshops on epigenetics for BSc and MSc students, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
  • Provided hands-on training in advanced microscopy techniques, ensuring students gained practical skills and confidence in applying theoretical knowledge

R&D Internship

Syngenta
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Led a pollen storage optimization project, aligning research with business goals through collaboration with marketing and seed development teams
  • Delivered data-driven insights for breeding selection and reproduction evaluations, optimizing product development
  • Gained valuable experience working within industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Director (part-time, pro bono)

Campus Podcast SAU
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Led a team of 100+ members. Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth. Managed multiple projects and launching collaborations with external partners
  • Led marketing efforts and branding collaborations, increasing user reach by 10,000+ listeners in one year
  • Secured commercial partnerships, balancing stakeholder interests to drive business growth

Education

Ph.D. - Plant Cell Biology & Epigenetics

University of Zurich
Switzerland
03-2025

Master of Science - Plant Science

Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
08-2019

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Shenyang Agriculture University
China
07-2017

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • Executive presentations
  • Problem-solving
  • Cultural awareness
  • Team leadership & development
  • Client relationships
  • Attention to detail
  • Scientific Workflow Optimization
  • Research Process Improvement
  • Molecular Biology Lab Techniques
  • Microscopy and Imaging Techniques
  • Image processing software: Fiji, Imaris
  • Image design software: Photoshop, Affinity

Permit

Swiss B Familiennachzug Berechtigt zur Erwerbstätigkeit

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Consultant (part-time, pro bono)

Graduate Consulting Club
01.2023 - Current

Application Specialist

Imaris (Oxford Instrument)
09.2022 - 12.2022

Community Organizer (part-time, 100h)

Life Science Seminar Series UZH
05.2021 - 04.2023

Teaching Assistant (part-time, 300h)

University of Zurich
10.2020 - 12.2022

R&D Internship

Syngenta
05.2019 - 10.2019

Director (part-time, pro bono)

Campus Podcast SAU
08.2015 - 08.2016

Ph.D. - Plant Cell Biology & Epigenetics

University of Zurich

Master of Science - Plant Science

Wageningen University & Research

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Shenyang Agriculture University
Danli Fei