Our featured Scripps Florida representative is Audric K. Dodds.

What are your duties and responsibilities? 

I’m primarily responsible for the maintenance and growth of the TSRI (The Scripps Research Institute) Diverse business Initiative. In addition I am responsible for the procurement of General supplies and services.

What’s the best thing about your job?

The opportunity to make a contribution to the innovation of therapeutics that can have significant impact on the lives of people around the world. I also have an opportunity to be a part of the economic development of Palm Beach County and the life science industry in Florida.

How long have you worked with Scripps Florida?

Going on 4 years.

How can WBEs get noticed by Scripps Florida?

WBEs can partner with TSRI by registering with us through our website: www.scripps.edu/florida. Gaining knowledge of the life sciences industry is the most important thing that a WBE can do to bolster the chance to gain business opportunities with TSRI. We are looking for companies that understand our goals and have innovative products/ services that can help us achieve those goals.

How do you become a vendor/supplier for Scripps?

WBEs can partner with TSRI by registering with us through our website: www.scripps.edu/florida.

What trends do you see?

As the life science industry continues to grow with the addition of institutes like The Burnham Institute and The Torrey Pines Institute, the opportunities for companies that sell items commonly used in laboratories will grow. This is an emerging market in Florida that is far from oversaturated with companies providing lab supplies. Companies that can partner with the manufactures of these products and set up effective distribution networks will have a great opportunity to gain market share in Florida’s life science industry.