Lois Tolvinski
Director Laboratory Operations Vivodyne
Lois Tolvinski is a lab operations leader whose experience spans academic, pharma, and startup labs. At Vivodyne, she helps scale the systems, infrastructure, and operational strategy needed to support complex science and organizational growth. She is an active member of the lab operations community and a board member of LabOps Unite. Drawing on her path from bench scientist to operations leader, she brings a people-centered approach to lab operations, grounded in the belief that strong systems and strong teams help people do their best work and make the best science possible.
Seminars
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Roundtable: Scaling Biotech Operations Without Compromise: Aligning IT, Facilities & Lab Infrastructure to Enable Clinical & Commercial Success
4:55 pm
- Integrating IT, Facilities, and Lab Operations to drive scalable performance: Breaking down silos to create a unified infrastructure that supports growth across sites and geographies
- Balancing capital investment with risk, compliance, and speed: Making smarter decisions on real estate, infrastructure, and systems while maintaining regulatory readiness
- Engaging leadership and the board to secure buy-in for transformation: Translating operational complexity into clear business cases to unlock funding and accelerate execution
Thursday 12th November 2026
Panel: Earning Your Seat at the Table – Elevating Leadership Impact in R&D Operations
4:30 pm
- Developing the leadership skills and confidence needed to operate as a strategic voice within science-driven organizations
- Aligning closely with scientific priorities to reposition ops from a support function to a critical business partner
- Demonstrating tangible value and influence to accelerate career progression and secure a seat at the leadership table
