Shetaun T. Deering MBA
About Shetaun T. Deering MBA
Shetaun T. Deering is the Director of Operations at Ligand Pharmaceuticals and has extensive experience in operations management within the biotechnology sector. With a background in human resources management and a licensed real estate broker, Deering has worked in various roles in the industry for over two decades.
Current Role at Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Shetaun T. Deering serves as the Director of Operations at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, specifically within Icagen, a Ligand Company, since 2020. In this role, she oversees operational processes and contributes to the company's objectives in the biotechnology sector. Her position is based in Durham County, North Carolina, where she has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting drug discovery initiatives.
Professional Experience in Biotechnology
With over two decades of experience in the biotechnology industry, Shetaun T. Deering has held various operational roles. Prior to her current position, she worked as Operations Manager at Icagen from 2015 to 2020. Her extensive background includes significant contributions to drug discovery processes, showcasing her expertise in operations management within this specialized field.
Background in Human Resources Management
Shetaun T. Deering has a professional background that emphasizes human resources management. She earned her MBA with a focus on HR Management from Strayer University, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her operational roles and enhances her ability to manage teams effectively in her current and previous positions.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before her tenure at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Shetaun T. Deering worked at Pfizer as an Administrative Lead from 2011 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for administrative operations, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization within the Raleigh-Durham area. This experience further solidified her skills in operations management and administrative leadership.
Educational Background
Shetaun T. Deering holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems from North Carolina Central University, which she completed from 1992 to 1997. This educational background, combined with her MBA in HR Management, provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects relevant to her roles in the biotechnology industry.