Amy Donner
About Amy Donner
Amy Donner serves as the Director of Pipeline & Platform at Wave Life Sciences, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in project management and scientific communications, with a career spanning various leadership roles in the life sciences sector.
Work at Wave Life Sciences
Amy Donner currently serves as the Director of Pipeline & Platform at Wave Life Sciences, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees various aspects of the company's pipeline development and platform strategies. Additionally, she has been working as the Associate Director of Strategic Scientific Publications at Wave Life Sciences since 2018. Her responsibilities include managing scientific communications and ensuring the alignment of strategic objectives with publication efforts.
Previous Experience in Scientific Communications
Prior to her current role, Amy Donner held several positions that focused on scientific communications. She was the Director of Communications at the Structural Genomics Consortium from 2015 to 2017, where she managed communication strategies. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Business Development & Communications at The Chemical Probes Portal during the same period. Her experience also includes serving as the Director of Communications at RA Capital Management, LLC from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Amy Donner earned her Ph.D. in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. She also holds a B.A. in Biology from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, completing her undergraduate studies from 1989 to 1993. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in scientific and medical communications.
Experience in Editorial Roles
Amy Donner has significant editorial experience, having worked with prominent publishing organizations. She was a Senior Editor at Nature Publishing Group for both Nature Chemical Biology and SciBx Science-Business eXchange from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Editor at Nature Research from 2008 to 2009 and worked as an Editor at Cell Press/Elsevier in 2010. These roles have enhanced her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Project Management and Strategic Planning Expertise
Amy Donner possesses extensive experience in project management, particularly within scientific and medical communications. Her expertise includes strategic planning and operations, especially in the context of medical affairs. This skill set has been developed through her various roles in both academic and industry settings, allowing her to effectively manage projects and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.