Debi Hudgens, PhD, MBA
About Debi Hudgens, PhD, MBA
Debi Hudgens, PhD, MBA, is the Sr. Principal of Licensing & Partnerships at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in R&D strategic alliances and business development across multiple industries.
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Debi Hudgens, PhD, MBA, is currently the Sr. Principal for Licensing & Partnerships at Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Debi Hudgens serves as the Licensing & Partnerships, Sr. Principal for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, operating on a hybrid work model. She has held this position since 2024.
Previous Experience at Biogen and Organon
Debi Hudgens worked at Biogen as Director of R&D Strategic Alliances from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was the Director of R&D Business Development & Alliances, External Innovation at Organon from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Background in Business Development and Alliances
Debi Hudgens has an extensive background in business development and alliances. She has held several positions, including Director of R&D Business Development & Alliances at Merck in 2021, as well as handling project management for Merck's spin-off activities from 2020 to 2021.
Former Role at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
From 2014 to 2017, Debi Hudgens served as Assistant Director of Business Development, Licensing & Alliances at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she implemented various agreements and conducted in-depth due diligence reviews for new business development opportunities.
Academic Credentials
Debi Hudgens holds a Ph.D. in Medicinal (Organic) Chemistry from the University of Virginia, obtained from 2001 to 2006. She also completed an MBA at Oklahoma City University from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she earned a B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry Option, from the University of Arkansas from 1996 to 2000.
Expertise in Contract and Patent Law
Debi Hudgens has a robust background in contract and patent law. This expertise supports her role in various negotiations and transactions, including licensing options, collaborations, and material transfer agreements.