Sarah Betterman
About Sarah Betterman
Sarah Betterman serves as the Senior Director of Product Development at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she leads a team of 11 professionals and oversees the R&D budget. With a background in pharmaceutical development and a strong focus on continuous improvement, she has contributed to the industry through multiple publications and holds two patents.
Work at ANI Pharmaceuticals
Sarah Betterman has been serving as the Senior Director of Product Development at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2018. In this role, she leads a team of 11 scientists, technicians, and project managers. Her responsibilities include building and maintaining the research and development budget and participating in the due diligence of product acquisitions. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director of Product Development at ANI Pharmaceuticals from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Development
Before joining ANI Pharmaceuticals, Sarah Betterman worked at Upsher-Smith Laboratories for several years. She started as an Associate Scientist in Research & Development from 2003 to 2007, then progressed to Senior Scientist I in Pharmaceutical Development from 2013 to 2015. She also served as a Scientist in Pharmaceutical Development from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she worked at Amerilab Technologies as a Senior Scientist in Research & Development for 10 months in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Betterman earned her Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master Certificate in Six Sigma from Villanova University in 2013. Additionally, she achieved a Certificate of Advanced Leadership Studies from St. Catherine University from 2014 to 2015. Her expertise includes a strong interest in continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Publications and Patents
Sarah Betterman is an author on multiple publications within the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field. She is also recognized as an inventor on two patents related to her area of expertise, showcasing her innovative contributions to pharmaceutical development.
Early Career and Internships
Sarah Betterman's early career includes a role as a Summer Intern/Research Assistant at the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute in 2001. She also worked as an ACT Test Preparation Tutor at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions from 2006 to 2007. These positions provided her with foundational skills that contributed to her later success in the pharmaceutical industry.