Suzanne Suchard
About Suzanne Suchard
Suzanne Suchard is a Research Fellow in Immunoscience Translational R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Positions in Pharma and Biotech Consulting
Suzanne Suchard currently holds a pivotal role at Consulting For Pharma and Biotech. She uses her extensive expertise in immunoscience and clinical biomarkers to support various clinical development programs aimed at treating immune disorders and advancing immuno-oncology. Based in the Portland, Oregon area, Suzanne leverages her vast experience to provide strategic advice and insights to the consulting firm.
Research Fellowship at Bristol-Myers Squibb
In addition to her consulting work, Suzanne Suchard serves as a Research Fellow in Immunoscience Translational R & D at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this capacity, she contributes to the advancement of clinical biomarkers and the development of clinical programs. Her role involves significant research activities, focusing on the translation of scientific discoveries into therapeutic applications to treat immune-related diseases.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Suzanne Suchard spent three years at AstraZeneca as a Senior Scientist specializing in Immunology. Her tenure at the company from 1997 to 2000 involved significant contributions to early and full-phase drug discovery processes. She applied her expertise in immunology to advance AstraZeneca's immunology research and drug development programs.
Academic Career at University of Michigan
Before entering the pharmaceutical industry, Suzanne Suchard served as an Associate Professor of Cell Biology at the University of Michigan from 1986 to 1997. During her 11-year academic career, she engaged in extensive research and teaching in cell biology. Her work at the university laid the groundwork for her later contributions to the pharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background in Biology and Cell Biology
Suzanne Suchard holds a BS in Biology/Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She furthered her education with a PhD in Cell Biology from the University of Maryland College Park. Her robust academic background provided a solid foundation for her career in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Clinical Biomarkers and Drug Discovery
Suzanne Suchard has substantial involvement with clinical biomarkers and the clinical development of drugs for immune-related disorders and immuno-oncology. Her expertise spans a wide range of scientific disciplines involved in early and full-phase drug discovery. Suzanne is recognized for her strategic thinking and her ability to identify and progress clinical candidates into development, underpinned by her strong team collaboration and leadership skills.