Christine Mears (Pmp)
About Christine Mears (Pmp)
Christine Mears serves as the Executive Director at Generate:Biomedicines, bringing over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant roles at Eli Lilly and Company. She has a strong background in governance, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration in clinical and regulatory environments.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
Christine Mears serves as the Executive Director at Generate Biomedicines, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on governance and enterprise portfolio tracking and visualization. Her work involves managing diverse stakeholder expectations and ensuring effective program management within the organization. Generate Biomedicines is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience at Eli Lilly and Company
Christine Mears worked at Eli Lilly and Company for 33 years, from 1989 to 2022. During her tenure, she held several key positions, including Chief Operating Officer for Insulin and Devices from 2012 to 2015 and Senior Director. Her experience at Eli Lilly encompassed various roles that contributed to her expertise in clinical, regulatory, and product launch processes.
Experience at Organon
Before joining Generate Biomedicines, Christine Mears was the Executive Director of Portfolio, Governance, and Program Management at Organon from 2022 to 2024. In this role, she managed program governance and facilitated portfolio management, leveraging her extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background and Certifications
Christine Mears holds multiple degrees and certifications. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University from 1985 to 1989. She also completed a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at ITT Technical Institute. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Project Management from the same institution. In 2016, she achieved a Regulatory Affairs Pharmaceutical and Device Certificate from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Christine Mears possesses cross-functional experience in clinical, regulatory, CMC, and product launch. She is versed in managing small, dry, and large molecules across multiple disease states. Her scientific training, combined with her business acumen, enables her to effectively navigate the complexities of pharmaceutical and device development.