Katherine Thornton
About Katherine Thornton
Katherine Thornton is a Commercial Operations Manager at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a B.Sc.Eng from the University of New Brunswick and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Katherine Thornton has been serving as the Commercial Operations Manager at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since 2019. In this role, she oversees various commercial operations within the organization, contributing to the company's objectives in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector. Her position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she applies her extensive experience in business operations to enhance the company's market presence.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Thornton studied at the University of New Brunswick, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc.Eng) from 1989 to 1994. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her various roles within the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.
Background
Katherine Thornton has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple companies. She began her career at L'Oreal S.A. as a Packaging Specialist from 1995 to 1998. Over the years, she has held positions such as Territory Business Manager at Besins Healthcare and Product Change Manager at Reckitt Benckiser, showcasing her versatility in the commercial and operational aspects of the business.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Katherine Thornton worked in several positions that enhanced her expertise in commercial operations. She served as a Senior Business Consultant at PACE BioPharma for 11 months in 2019 and as a Business Development professional at Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. for 7 months in 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Regional Business Manager/Recruitment at Impres Pharma Inc. in 2013 and as a Territory Business Manager at Besins Healthcare from 2014 to 2016.