About

Meet The Commercial & PM Teams

Shari Udoff-McDonald

Vice President, Commercial Operations

Shari Udoff-McDonald is the Vice President of Commercial Operations at Scorpius BioManufacturing, a boutique biologics CDMO. She joined Scorpius in May 2024 after a 17+ year career with BioReliance Corporation, part of MilliporeSigma. She was most recently Head of Commercial, North America, East, with interim oversight of half of the European market for BioReliance. Her role included commercial oversight of biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, ADCs, and mRNA GMP testing services for sponsors and CDMOs. Prior to BioReliance, she held various client-facing commercial and marketing roles at Amersham Biosciences (acquired by GE Healthcare, now Cytiva). In her role at Scorpius, she oversees the business development, marketing, and proposals teams. Shari holds a B.S. from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Erika Morris

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Erika Morris joined Scorpius BioManufacturing in May 2024 as a Director of Business Development, where she oversees the Midwest region. She brings 20+ years of scientific and biopharma business development experience to Scorpius, having most recently been the Director of Business Intelligence and Business Development at Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services. She has additional CDMO experience as a Senior Business Development Manager at Singota. Her hands-on scientific background as a QC Method Transfer Associate, Staff Scientist, and Biochemist makes her an expert at assisting Scorpius clients with complex biomanufacturing and bioanalytical programs. Erika earned a B.S. in Biochemistry and an M.S. in Biochemistry from Purdue University.

Nicole Temple

Senior Manager, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Nicole is Head of Program Management at Scorpius, where she ensures the successful delivery of client projects while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. She is an accomplished leader with nearly 15 years of biopharma experience and a passion for driving strategic initiatives and managing complex programs to successful outcomes.

Before joining Scorpius, Nicole held various leadership roles where she consistently demonstrated her ability to inspire teams and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Her expertise lies in optimizing processes, mitigating risks, and maximizing resource efficiency, all while maintaining a focus on quality and excellence. She holds a B.S. in Biology and Healthcare-Business from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and actively pursues opportunities for professional growth and development. Recognized for her analytical acumen, effective communication skills, and unwavering commitment to success, Nicole is dedicated to driving organizational excellence through strategic program management.

Joseph Cloute

PROGRAM MANAGER II

Joseph Cloute, a dynamic professional with a background in Medical Microbiology and Immunology as well as Bacteriology, excels in project management, scientific research, and culinary arts. As a Project Manager at Catalent, he demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding complex projects to success with a proactive approach and commitment to quality. With bench experience as a Researcher and Laboratory Scientist, Joseph's attention to detail and analytical skills are instrumental in maintaining high standards. Driven by innovation and collaboration, he continues to pursue excellence at Scorpius leading multiple programs and meeting the clients where they are at in the drug discovery process.

Crimsyn Poujardieu

PROGRAM MANAGER

Crimsyn Poujardieu joined Scorpius in July 2023, bringing expertise in program management and lean manufacturing principles. She holds a B.S. degree in Biology from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Crimsyn developed her career by implementing lean manufacturing practices and supporting the internal development of manufacturing operations, enhancing efficiency and productivity. As an integral member of the Program Management team, she focuses on nurturing client relationships to drive program success.

Kyle Lauterbach

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROPOSALS

Kyle Lauterbach is Associate Director of Proposals at Scorpius Biomanufacturing. He has over 20 years of experience in the bioprocessing industry including large biopharma, biopharma CDMOs, and biofuels start-ups. Kyle spent over a decade in late-stage fermentation and cell culture process development at Amgen where he conducted process characterization and commercial manufacturing support for multiple GMP programs. He then transitioned into business roles in project management at Algenol and proposal development at KBI Biopharma.

Kyle joined Scorpius BioManufacturing in 2024 where he is responsible for managing the scoping, pricing, and scheduling of client proposals. He holds a BS in biology from Emory University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Phillip Schneider

PROPOSAL WRITER

Phillip Schneider joined Scorpius BioManufacturing in May 2024, bringing expertise in proposal development and CDMO commercial operations. As a Proposal Lead at Catalent Pharma Solutions, Phillip utilized problem-solving and strategy skills to generate and deliver winning proposals for clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Phillip holds a B.A. in Medicine and International Relations and a M.S. in Biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Abby Sorensen

SENIOR MANAGER, Commercial Operations

Abby Sorensen joined Scorpius BioManufacturing in February 2023 after spending almost nine years in biopharma media. Her experience includes business development, content creation and strategy, trade show planning and execution, and project management. She has consulted on biopharma marketing strategies for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Abby graduated valedictorian from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania with a BA in Women’s Studies.

Alexis Chimera

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Alexis Chimera joined Scorpius as a Marketing Associate in December 2023. Before joining Scorpius, she worked as a Project Manager at a media company that connects life science professionals with industry insights and opportunities. Her experience includes business-to-business marketing, marketing research, campaign building, and graphic design. Alexis holds a B.S. in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University.