Brian Bonnell
About Brian Bonnell
Brian Bonnell serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Scientist.com, where he focuses on expanding the company's marketplace through collaborations with key customer accounts and external partners. He has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, having held various roles at notable companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, and AstraZeneca.
Current Role at Scientist.com
Brian Bonnell serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Scientist.com, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he works with key customer accounts and external partners to expand the Scientist.com Marketplace. His focus is on developing innovative solutions that accelerate the drug discovery and development process through strategic partnerships. His contributions have played a significant role in the company's growth and recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States since 2015.
Previous Experience in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Prior to his current role, Brian Bonnell held various positions in strategic sourcing and procurement. He worked at GlaxoSmithKline as Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement from 2008 to 2013. He also served as Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Human Genome Sciences from 2008 to 2011. His experience includes a role as Global Category Manager for Biotech Procurement at AstraZeneca from 2014 to 2016, and as Director of Program Development at Vendor Centric for nine months in 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Brian Bonnell earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance from Penn State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and strategic sourcing within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Professional Development and Teaching Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Brian Bonnell has experience in academia. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Mount St. Mary's University from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed him to share his industry knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to their professional development in the fields of business and engineering.
Early Career and Internships
Brian Bonnell began his career with a Financial Analyst Internship at ExxonMobil in 2006. He also worked as a Senior Engineer at Merck from 2001 to 2005, gaining experience in various locations including Paris, Auvergne, and London. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in strategic sourcing and procurement.