Heather Thomas
About Heather Thomas
Heather Thomas is a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with over 20 years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, specializing in microbiology, immunology, and biotechnology project management.
Current Title and Role
Heather Thomas is currently a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Seattle, Washington. She brings over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to her role. Her extensive background covers various research and development projects in leading organizations.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Heather Thomas worked as a Senior Associate Scientist at Celgene in Seattle, Washington, for 9 months in 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to significant research projects geared toward drug development and innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.
Experience at Novo Nordisk
From 2015 to 2019, Heather Thomas served as an Associate Scientist at Novo Nordisk in Seattle. Over her four years there, she was involved in several research initiatives aimed at advancing therapeutic treatments and contributing to the company's ongoing pharmaceutical projects.
Background in Biotechnology and Research
Heather Thomas has a strong background in both academic and industry research settings. Key positions include her work as an Associate Scientist at Amgen from 2004 to 2014, as a Contract Research Associate at OncoSec in 2015, and an Associate Scientist at Midwest Research Institute. Her initial technical role was as a Research Technician at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center from 2001 to 2003.
Academic Background in Biology and Chemistry
Heather Thomas achieved a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Coe College. She furthered her education with graduate coursework in Microbiology at the Graduate School of the University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Biotechnology Project Management from the University of Washington.