Jennifer Mc Govern
About Jennifer Mc Govern
Jennifer McGovern serves as the Senior Vice President of Portfolio and Commercial Strategy at Lyndra Therapeutics, where she leads the Oral Weekly Risperidone Program. With extensive experience in the biopharma sector, she has held various leadership roles at companies including Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Genzyme Biosurgery.
Current Role at Lyndra Therapeutics
Jennifer Mc Govern serves as the Senior Vice President of Portfolio and Commercial Strategy at Lyndra Therapeutics. She leads the Oral Weekly Risperidone Program, focusing on late-stage development and commercialization strategies. Her role involves long-range financial and portfolio planning, contributing to the strategic growth of the organization. Mc Govern has been with Lyndra Therapeutics since 2023, operating in a hybrid work environment in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Previous Experience in the Biopharma Sector
Prior to her current position, Mc Govern held several roles at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, including Vice President of Commercial Effectiveness and Co-Head of Corporate Development. She also worked at Genzyme Biosurgery in various capacities, such as Senior Director of Sales Strategy and Innovation, and Director of Program Management. Her extensive experience spans over two decades in the biopharma sector, focusing on organization redesign and transformation.
Educational Background
Mc Govern earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she studied New Product and Venture Development from 1996 to 1998. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Economics from Middlebury College, which she attended from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Consulting and Strategy Roles
Before her tenure in the biopharma industry, Mc Govern worked as a consultant at Accenture and Analysis Group. Her consulting experience spanned four years at Accenture and two years at Analysis Group, where she developed skills in strategy and operational effectiveness. These roles laid the foundation for her later positions in corporate development and commercial strategy within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Membership in Professional Organizations
Since 2021, Mc Govern has been a member of Chief, a network aimed at connecting and supporting women in executive roles. Her involvement with Chief reflects her commitment to leadership and professional development within the industry. This membership complements her extensive background in talent acquisition and team building in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.