Deborah Hilliard
About Deborah Hilliard
Deborah Hilliard is the Associate Director and Translational Medicine Planning & Execution Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Title: Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb
Deborah Hilliard currently holds the position of Associate Director, Translational Medicine Planning & Execution Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role involves strategic planning and execution within the translational medicine sector, ensuring the effective bridging of laboratory research and clinical applications. She leveraged over 30 years of experience to play a key role in developing and executing translational medicine strategies.
Previous Role at Amicus Therapeutics
Before her current role, Deborah served as Associate Director of Translational Sciences at Amicus Therapeutics from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on enabling the transition of scientific discoveries into clinical applications. She applied her expertise in translational medicine to support the company's biopharmaceutical advancements.
Career at Tandem Labs and Merck & Co.
Deborah Hilliard worked at Tandem Labs as a Senior Project Manager from 2012 to 2015, handling various project management tasks. Prior to this, she spent a substantial part of her career, 1991 to 2011, at Merck & Co. in various biochemistry roles. At Merck, she progressed from Research Biochemist to Senior Research Biochemist/Manager, sharpening her skills in research and management over a 20-year period.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Medical Technology
Deborah Hilliard holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Medical Technology from Elizabethtown College. She furthered her education at Monmouth Medical Center, School of Medical Technology with certifications from ASCP and NCA in Medical Technology. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her extensive career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Specialization in Translational Medicine and Project Management
Specializing in translational medicine, Deborah focuses on closing the gap between laboratory research and clinical practices. Her expertise spans project management and biopharmaceutical sector strategies. With her substantial experience, she has effectively managed complex projects and led cross-functional teams to advance translational sciences.