Heather Thomas
About Heather Thomas
Heather Thomas serves as the Executive Director of Biostatistics at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. She has extensive experience in biostatistics, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as PRA Health Sciences and WCG Statistics Collaborative.
Current Role at Alpine Immune Sciences
Heather Thomas serves as the Executive Director of Biostatistics at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees biostatistical operations, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in immunotherapy and related fields.
Previous Experience at PRA Health Sciences
Heather Thomas has extensive experience at PRA Health Sciences, where she held multiple roles. She served as Director of Biostatistics from 2018 to 2019, Principal Biostatistician from 2015 to 2016, and Senior Director of Statistical Consulting Services for 9 months in 2020. Additionally, she worked as Senior Director of Biostatistics for 7 months in 2020.
Experience at WCG Statistics Collaborative
At WCG Statistics Collaborative, Heather Thomas worked as Vice President of Biostatistics and Operations from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she managed biostatistical teams and operations, focusing on enhancing statistical methodologies and practices within the organization.
Educational Background
Heather Thomas has a robust educational background in the biological sciences. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ecology, as well as a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics from Utah State University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology/Animal Biology from The Ohio State University.
Early Career at Watson Pharmaceuticals
Heather Thomas began her career at Watson Pharmaceuticals, where she held several positions in clinical research and biostatistics. She served as Senior Biostatistician from 1999 to 2001, Manager of Clinical Research (Biostatistics) from 2001 to 2003, and Associate Director of Clinical Research (Biostatistics) from 2003 to 2005.