Frances Slater PhD
About Frances Slater PhD
Frances Slater, PhD, serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing at Opentrons Labworks Inc. She has an extensive background in marketing and research, having held various positions at QIAGEN and academic institutions, including a PhD from King's College London.
Work at Opentrons
Frances Slater serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading marketing strategies that align with the company's goals in the laboratory automation sector. Her position involves overseeing various marketing initiatives and ensuring effective communication of the brand's value proposition to its target audience.
Education and Expertise
Frances Slater holds a PhD in Environmental Microbiology from King's College London, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from The University of Queensland in 2011. Additionally, she obtained an MSc in Environmental Science and a BSc in Biology from the University of Nottingham, completing her MSc in 2004 and her BSc in 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in marketing within the scientific and technical sectors.
Previous Experience at QIAGEN
Frances Slater held multiple positions at QIAGEN from 2014 to 2022. She began as a Technical and Marketing Writer in MDx Marketing Excellence, progressing to Senior Technical and Marketing Writer, and later to Senior Marketing Manager, where she focused on regulated products. In 2019, she became the Director and Head of Content Marketing, a role she held until 2022. Her tenure at QIAGEN involved developing content strategies and managing marketing communications.
Academic and Research Background
Frances Slater's academic career includes a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Queensland from 2008 to 2012. During this time, she contributed to research projects in her field. Prior to her postdoctoral work, she was a PhD candidate at King's College London. Her research experience complements her marketing expertise, particularly in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.
Work at Infill Kommunikation
Frances Slater worked as a Project Director for Medical Education at infill Kommunikation from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she managed projects related to medical education, focusing on the development and delivery of educational content. This experience further enhanced her skills in project management and content creation within the healthcare sector.