Erin Milner

About Erin Milner

I specialize in translating complex biomedical science into operational capability and leading multidisciplinary teams to develop real-world solutions.I welcome opportunities to collaborate with organizations advancing biomedical innovation, biodefense preparedness, and health security.My career spans the full biomedical innovation ecosystem, including scientific research, laboratory medicine, regulatory science, and medical product development, giving me a unique perspective on how scientific discovery becomes deployable medical capability. In senior program leadership roles, I have managed complex research and development portfolios focused on medical countermeasures addressing CBRN and infectious disease threats. This work required aligning multidisciplinary teams, navigating highly regulated environments under FDA and international regulatory frameworks, and coordinating across government laboratories, academia, and industry partners to move promising technologies toward real-world deployment.For nearly two decades as a U.S. Army officer, I have led large and diverse teams while managing complex programs and significant DoD/DoW resources. My leadership approach centers on ensuring alignment, engagement, and growth at every level, bringing people together around a common mission while fostering trust, accountability, and high performance. Managing large budgets and mission-critical initiatives has also required disciplined financial stewardship, strategic prioritization, and the ability to deliver results in high-stakes environments.Where I Create ValueTranslating Science into CapabilityBridging scientific discovery, regulatory frameworks, and operational needs to move biomedical innovations from research into deployable solutions.Leading Complex, Mission-Critical ProgramsExperienced managing large multidisciplinary teams and multimillion-dollar portfolios in highly regulated, high-consequence environments.Building Alignment Across StakeholdersSkilled at bringing together scientists, clinicians, regulators, policymakers, and industry partners to solve complex problems and advance shared objectives.Strategic Innovation & Technology InvestmentIdentifying promising technologies, prioritizing investments, and guiding innovation portfolios that accelerate development of medical countermeasures and health security capabilities.Servant Leadership & Team DevelopmentNearly 20 years of leadership developing high-performing teams, fostering trust and engagement, and creating environments where people and ideas can thrive.

Experience

1. Associate Professor

   Uniformed Services University

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   Contribute to education and training of military physicians and scientists as part of the Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Toxicology fellowship training program, supporting research and collaboration in biomedical and operational medicine while integrating biomedical research with real-world operational problems. Focus on the intersection of scientific innovation, military medicine, and public health.

Education

• Kennesaw State University

  Bachelors of Science, Chemistry

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry