John Wilbanks
About John Wilbanks
John Wilbanks serves as the Head of Product for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he leads product management and user experience for the Terra.bio platform. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Sage Bionetworks, Biogen, and Creative Commons, contributing significantly to biomedical data analysis and sharing.
Current Role at Broad Institute
John Wilbanks serves as the Head of Product for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the management and development of products that facilitate the analysis and sharing of biomedical data. His role includes overseeing user experience and product management for Terra.bio, a platform that supports over 65,000 users in collaborative biomedical research.
Previous Experience at Sage Bionetworks
Prior to his current role, John Wilbanks worked at Sage Bionetworks as the Chief Commons Officer from 2012 to 2021. During his nine years in this position, he was involved in initiatives that promoted open science and data sharing within the biomedical community, based in Seattle, Washington.
Experience at Biogen
John Wilbanks held multiple roles at Biogen, including Senior Medical Director and Head of Real World Research Networks from 2021 to 2022, and Executive Director and Head of Data for Biogen Digital Health from 2022 to 2023. His work focused on integrating real-world data into healthcare solutions, contributing to advancements in digital health technologies.
Educational Background
John Wilbanks studied at Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from 1990 to 1994. He also attended Université Paris-Sorbonne for a year, focusing on Lettres Modernes. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical and strategic roles in the biomedical field.
Career History and Early Roles
John Wilbanks has a diverse career history, including roles as a Grassroots Coordinator at the American Physical Therapy Association and a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congressman Fortney Stark. He also worked as a Research Analyst at Fonix, Inc., and served as a Fellow at the World Wide Web Consortium. His early career experiences contributed to his understanding of policy, research, and technology.