Amanda Albert
About Amanda Albert
Amanda Albert is a Senior Director of Program Management at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc., with a background in project management and portfolio leadership across several pharmaceutical companies. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Penn State College of Medicine and an MBA from Penn State University.
Current Role at ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Amanda Albert serves as the Senior Director of Program Management at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since 2023. In this role, she oversees various program management initiatives, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the biopharmaceutical sector. Her position is based in San Diego, California, where she applies her extensive experience in project management and leadership.
Previous Experience at MEI Pharma
Prior to her current role, Amanda worked at MEI Pharma as Portfolio Director from 2014 to 2015. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing the company's portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and optimizing resource allocation. This experience added to her expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
Career at Pfizer, Inc.
Amanda held the position of Director of Project Management at Pfizer, Inc. from 2007 to 2014. In this capacity, she led project management efforts, focusing on the development and execution of various pharmaceutical projects. Her work at Pfizer contributed to her understanding of large-scale project management within a global organization.
Educational Background in Pharmacology and Chemistry
Amanda Albert earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Penn State College of Medicine, studying from 1998 to 2003. She also holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky, completed from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, she obtained an MBA from Penn State University, studying from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific and business aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in Consulting and Leadership Roles
Amanda has held various consulting and leadership positions throughout her career. She worked as a Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Navigant Consulting, where she provided strategic insights and project management expertise. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Portfolio and Program Leadership at Erasca, Inc. from 2020 to 2022, and as Executive Director of Program Leadership from 2018 to 2020, both roles enhancing her leadership skills in program management.