Annette Pownell
About Annette Pownell
Annette Pownell is the Associate Director of Product Development at Navitus Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2013. She has a background in product management and holds degrees in Biology and Cancer Biology from the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively.
Work at Navitus
Annette Pownell has served as the Associate Director of Product Development at Navitus Health Solutions since 2013. In this role, she oversees a diverse product portfolio, including PCR and Multiplex Immunoassays. Her responsibilities include expanding the global presence and market share of various products, such as Protein Purification and Recombinant Protein Cloning and Expression. Pownell's tenure at Navitus has spanned over 11 years, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the health solutions sector.
Previous Experience at EMD Biosciences
Before joining Navitus, Annette Pownell worked at EMD Biosciences as an Associate Product Manager from 2001 to 2007. During her six years in this role, she gained valuable experience in product management and development, laying the foundation for her future career in the biotechnology and health solutions industries.
Experience at EMD Chemicals
Annette Pownell transitioned to EMD Chemicals, where she served as Product Manager from 2007 to 2009. In this position, she managed product lines and contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the chemical sector for two years.
Role at Hologic
Pownell worked at Hologic as a Product Manager in Genetic Molecular Diagnostics from 2010 to 2012. Her role involved managing product development and marketing efforts in the genetic diagnostics field, further enhancing her expertise in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Annette Pownell holds a Master of Science in Cancer Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa, completing her studies from 1992 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in product development and management within the health solutions industry.