Grant J Palmer
About Grant J Palmer
Grant J Palmer serves as the Director of Business Finance at Adaptimmune US, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in finance and business development, with previous roles at M*Modal, Merck, and AMRI, and holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Grant J Palmer serves as the Director of Business Finance at Adaptimmune US, a position he has held since 2017. He operates from the Greater Philadelphia Area and is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and operations within the organization. His role involves constructing financial models and benchmarking key financial metrics against competitors, which aids in strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Palmer held several significant positions in finance. He worked at M*Modal as Director of Finance - Investor Relations for 10 months in 2011-2012, where he developed a financial model to benchmark the company against public competitors. He also served as Associate Director at Merck from 2012 to 2017, focusing on finance, strategy, and analytics.
Educational Background
Grant J Palmer has an extensive educational background in chemistry and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from The University of the South from 1991 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic Synthesis) from the University of Kentucky from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he completed an MBA in Health Care and Finance at Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management from 2009 to 2011.
Career Development and Roles
Palmer's career includes diverse roles that contributed to his expertise in finance and business development. He worked as a Manager in Business Development at AMRI from 2002 to 2009 and as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Oregon from 2001 to 2002. He also gained experience as an MBA Intern in Equity Research at Jefferies & Company from 2010 to 2011.
Contributions to Financial Reporting
At Adaptimmune US, Grant J Palmer has played a key role in preparing press releases and Q&A for quarterly earnings calls. His contributions enhance the company's communication with stakeholders and provide transparency regarding financial performance. Additionally, he constructed a model to compare sell-side research forecasts with internal estimates, further supporting the company's financial strategies.