Lois Byrne
About Lois Byrne
Lois Byrne is the Senior Director and Head of Program Management at Ocugen, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MBA in Operations Management from Drexel University and has extensive experience in supply chain management, primarily through her tenure at Merck.
Work at Ocugen
Lois Byrne serves as the Senior Director and Head of Program Management at Ocugen. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she oversees various program management initiatives, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic goals. Her experience in managing complex projects contributes to the effective execution of Ocugen's objectives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Lois Byrne studied at Drexel University, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Operations Management. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both management and technical aspects of operations.
Background in Merck
Lois Byrne has extensive experience at Merck, where she worked in various capacities over a span of more than a decade. Her roles included Project Manager, Global Supply Chain Analyst, and Associate Director. She contributed to supply chain management and project execution from 2001 to 2021, gaining valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry and enhancing her leadership skills.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Before her tenure at Merck, Lois Byrne worked at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer as a Project Lead from 1997 to 2000 and at DuPont as a Systems Analyst from 1990 to 1997. These roles provided her with a diverse background in project management and systems analysis, further enriching her expertise in operations and supply chain management.