R. Marcus Fancher
About R. Marcus Fancher
R. Marcus Fancher is a Senior Research Scientist II at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with extensive experience in toxicology and preclinical studies.
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R. Marcus Fancher is currently a Senior Research Scientist II at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ.
Professional Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
R. Marcus Fancher has had a long tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, spanning multiple roles. He started as a Senior Research Assistant from 1988 to 1994. He was promoted to Research Scientist I from 1994 to 1995, then to Research Scientist II from 1995 to 1999. He progressed to Research Investigator II from 1999 to 2003, Sr. Research Scientist I from 2003 to 2010, and eventually became a Senior Research Scientist II, a position he continues to hold.
Previous Experience at E. R. Squibb & Sons
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, R. Marcus Fancher worked at E. R. Squibb & Sons as a Senior Research Assistant from 1987 to 1988.
Education and Expertise
R. Marcus Fancher attended the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, where he earned a B.Sc. in Toxicology from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education at Rutgers University earning a degree in Toxicology and completing a Joint Graduate Program from 1988 to 1994 and from 1993 to 1997 respectively. He also participated in the 'Learning to Lead' program in 1989.
Specializations and Committee Experience
R. Marcus Fancher has extensive experience managing non-human primate and canine resources for preclinical studies. He has been a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) since 2001 and has served as the IACUC Chair since 2016. He specializes in Lean/Six-Sigma principles and has broad-based experience in pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and ADME studies in animal models.