Eric Simmons
About Eric Simmons
Eric Simmons is the Associate Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in catalysis and chemical process development with over a decade of experience at the company.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Eric Simmons currently serves as the Associate Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he leads the Catalysis R&D Group within the Chemical Process Development department. His work focuses on advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, drawing on his extensive experience in catalysis and chemical process development.
Professional History at Bristol Myers Squibb
Eric Simmons has held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb over a decade, showcasing his long-standing commitment to the company. He began as a Research Investigator II from 2011 to 2014. Simmons then progressed to a Senior Research Investigator from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he served as a Senior Research Investigator II for four years until 2020 before taking on the role of Principal Scientist for eight months. Currently, he holds the title of Associate Scientific Director, a role he transitioned to after his tenure as Principal Scientist.
Educational Background
Eric Simmons' extensive educational background includes a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley, which he obtained from 2004 to 2009. He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organometallic Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2009 to 2011, followed by another Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California at Berkeley in 2011. He also holds a BA in Chemistry and Spanish from Tufts University, earned between 2000 and 2004.
Early Academic Research Experience
Eric Simmons' early academic research experience includes his role as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California at Berkeley from 2004 to 2009. He also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2009 to 2011 and a brief stint as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of California at Berkeley in 2011. These experiences provided him with a robust foundation in organometallic chemistry and research methodologies.
Specialization and Expertise
Eric Simmons specializes in catalysis and chemical process development. His strong background in organometallic chemistry is a key area of expertise that he brings to his current role at Bristol Myers Squibb. Simmons’ work is instrumental in enhancing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, reflecting his ability to integrate academic knowledge with industrial applications. His varied experience in both academic and industrial research settings equips him with a well-rounded perspective on scientific research and development.