Molly K. Mulligan, PhD
About Molly K. Mulligan, PhD
Molly K. Mulligan, PhD, is a business development professional with extensive experience in the fields of engineering and life sciences. She has held various roles at organizations such as SpacePharma Inc., the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, and Redwire Space.
Current Role at Redwire Space
Molly K. Mulligan, PhD, currently holds a position in Business Development at Redwire Space, where she has been employed since 2022. Her role is based in Greenville, Indiana, United States. In this capacity, she leverages her extensive experience in business and technical development to drive initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at SpacePharma Inc.
Molly K. Mulligan worked at SpacePharma Inc. in various capacities. She served as Director of Lab Technologies & Technical Business Development from 2014 to 2017 in Herzliya, Israel. Following this, she held the position of Vice President of Payload Hardware and Technical Business Development for 8 months in 2016-2017 in Niskayuna, New York. Her roles involved overseeing technical business strategies and managing lab technologies.
Academic Background
Molly K. Mulligan has a strong academic foundation in the fields of physics, astronomy, and mechanical engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Astronomy from Smith College from 2001 to 2005. Subsequently, she pursued her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, she completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2014.
Experience in Research and Teaching
Molly K. Mulligan has significant experience in research and education. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Smith College and held research assistant positions at both the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Union College. These roles contributed to her expertise in integrating input from multiple parties and addressing client needs.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Molly K. Mulligan has held leadership positions beyond her corporate roles. She served as the Director of Commercialization Strategies at Space Commerce Matters from 2019 to 2022 in Albany, New York Area. Additionally, she was a Board Member at Robert C Parker School from 2019 to 2023 in North Greenbush, NY. Her leadership experience reflects her commitment to advancing educational and commercial initiatives.