Donna R. Trollinger, PhD
About Donna R. Trollinger, PhD
Donna R. Trollinger, PhD, serves as the Director of Marketing at ATCC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a position she has held since 2022. She has a strong background in life sciences product marketing and strategy, supported by her extensive education and experience in various roles within the biotechnology sector.
Work at ATCC
Donna R. Trollinger serves as the Director of Marketing at ATCC, a position she has held since 2022. Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, she has contributed to the organization's marketing strategies and initiatives for two years. Her role involves overseeing marketing efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and market reach within the life sciences sector.
Education and Expertise
Donna R. Trollinger has an extensive educational background in the life sciences and marketing. She earned her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, she holds a B.A. in Biology from Elon University and a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Georgetown University, completed in 2013. She also obtained an M.Ed. in Physics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her expertise includes life sciences product marketing and strategy, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional team leadership.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ATCC, Donna R. Trollinger held various positions in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. She worked as the Sr. Global Market Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2016 to 2022 in Frederick, Maryland. Prior to that, she was the Director of Sales & Marketing at Thorlabs - Imaging Systems from 2009 to 2011, also in Gaithersburg, Maryland. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in marketing and sales within the life sciences industry.
Skills and Specializations
Donna R. Trollinger possesses specialized skills in microscopy, which enhances her proficiency in the biotechnology industry. Her expertise in life sciences product marketing and strategy is complemented by her ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. This combination of skills positions her as a knowledgeable professional in the marketing landscape of life sciences.