Rhiannon Hardwick, PhD, Dabt
About Rhiannon Hardwick, PhD, Dabt
Rhiannon Hardwick, PhD, DABT, is the Scientific Associate Director of Discovery Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California. She leads the San Diego Discovery Toxicology team and represents the company to the IQ MPS Affiliate.
Current Title and Role
Rhiannon Hardwick, PhD, DABT, holds the position of Scientific Associate Director, Discovery Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in San Diego, California, United States. In this role, she leads the San Diego Discovery Toxicology team, providing crucial laboratory support for discovery programs. Her responsibilities include conducting mechanistic toxicology experiments and evaluating the utility of complex in vitro models and microphysiological systems.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Since joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Rhiannon Hardwick has been instrumental in advancing the company's discovery toxicology efforts. She oversees critical laboratory operations, focusing on mechanistic toxicology and complex in vitro models. Her leadership ensures the successful delivery of discovery program support, maintaining Bristol Myers Squibb's status as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, she serves as the company’s representative to the IQ MPS Affiliate, demonstrating her expertise in microphysiological systems.
Previous Work Experience in Translational Safety Sciences
Before her current role, Rhiannon Hardwick worked at Theravance Biopharma US, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. She first served as a Research Scientist in Translational Safety Sciences for two years and was then promoted to Senior Scientist, a role she held for another two years. During her tenure at Theravance Biopharma, she focused on translational safety sciences, contributing significantly to the company’s research and development efforts in South San Francisco, California.
Educational Background
Rhiannon Hardwick earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She also holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied from 2001 to 2007. Her extensive academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in toxicology and pharmacology research.
Early Career and Postdoctoral Experience
Rhiannon Hardwick started her career as a Graduate Research Associate at the University of Arizona, where she worked from 2007 to 2012. Following this, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving first as a Postdoctoral Trainee and then as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Her postdoctoral research was conducted in Research Triangle Park, NC, and Chapel Hill, NC, and provided her with extensive experience in advanced toxicological research.