Michael Nichols

Director - Facilities Ultragenyx

Seminars

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Workshop C: Harnessing Lean & Six Sigma Process Optimization
2:30 pm

Join this deep-dive workshop to learn about where to get started with Lean and Six Sigma to effectively apply in all aspects of your operations.

Key takeaways include:

  • Introducing the critical principles of lean and six sigma to kick-start your journey towards operating lean
  • Establishing critical KPIs and how to continuously record outputs to track your lean operations
  • Exploring applications of six sigma in operational protocols, space management, and workplace design for maximal efficiency
Wednesday 19th November 2025
Workshop A: Maximizing Impact with Limited Ops Budgets: Prioritizing Spend in Resource-Constrained Lab Environments
9:00 am

Explore practical strategies for maximizing limited operational budgets and resources, being more conservative with spend to safeguard your labs.

Learn how to:

  • Drive collaboration between scientists and lab managers to prioritize operational needs and align spend with the most critical scientific deliverables
  • Allocate limited budgets strategically and find ways to better utilize currently available resources
  • Make tough trade-offs through asset life cycle analysis and risk-based prioritization of maintenance and procurement
Michael Nichols