Wendy Laird
About Wendy Laird
Wendy Laird serves as the Director of Business Development at Canopy Biosciences, specializing in aligning products and services with customer needs in genetic engineering and personalized medicine. With a background in biology and extensive experience in business development across various companies, she has developed expertise in multi-omics technologies.
Current Role at Canopy Biosciences
Wendy Laird serves as the Director of Business Development at Canopy Biosciences, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on aligning the company's products and services with customer needs, particularly in the areas of genetic engineering and personalized medicine. Her work involves engaging with clients to understand their requirements and ensuring that Canopy Biosciences meets those needs effectively.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Canopy Biosciences, Wendy Laird held several positions in business development. She was the Director of Business Development at Medelis, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she worked at SAGE Labs as the Director of Business Development for the East Coast from 2013 to 2016. Her experience also includes a role as Business Development Manager for Gene Editing Services at Horizon Discovery during the same period.
Educational Background in Biology
Wendy Laird earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Moravian College. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in the life sciences, particularly in the fields of genetic engineering and personalized medicine, which she applies in her current and previous roles.
Expertise in Multi-Omics Technologies
Wendy Laird possesses expertise in multi-omics technologies, which include advanced techniques such as Nanostring, RNASeq, Error Correct DNA Sequencing, and Chip Cytometry. This knowledge supports her work in aligning products and services with customer needs in the rapidly evolving fields of genetic engineering and personalized medicine.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Wendy Laird began her career in the life sciences industry with technical roles. She worked as a Bench Chemist at B. Braun Medical from 1997 to 1998. She also held positions at Sigma Aldrich, where she served as an Analytical Specialist and later as an Executive Account Manager. Additionally, she was an Opportunity Development Manager at The Jackson Laboratory from 2011 to 2013, further building her experience in the sector.