Led a $65M regional military infectious disease research program spanning 10 countries, directing a team of 16 U.S. and 250 Peruvian scientists across multiple directorates. Oversaw enterprise operations including administration, finance, biomedical services, IRB compliance, data management, and scientific research in virology, parasitology, entomology and clinical trials. Served as senior U.S. medical research representative in South America, strengthening U.S. Navy partnerships with regional military, civilian and academic institutions. Cultivated and managed strategic alliances with U.S. Embassy Deputy Ambassador and built relationships with Embassy Executive Steering Committee to deepen interagency collaboration and strengthen support for ongoing research and operations. Developed partnerships with Peruvian military medical leadership to expand influence and secure operational improvements. Led strategic planning processes and promoted organizational transparency through regular staff town halls, leadership check-ins, and Board meetings, and fostered accountability and culture change as unit regained full operation post-COVID shutdown.