Esther Hearon
Director, Team Lead, R&D Strategic Initiatives
- Role
- Director, Team Lead, R & d Strategic Initiatives at Genmab
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Esther Hearon
Strategic Global Project Management, Innovation & Compliance leader with broad pharmaceutical and biotech expertise and a proven record of driving transformational change across R&D. I lead a high-performing team delivering enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives that optimize business processes, boost operational efficiency, and embed new, effective ways of working. My work spans complex global programs where I align diverse stakeholders, foster innovation, and drive sustainable, high-impact outcomes. Lead R&D-wide initiatives that streamline operations, improve collaboration, and deliver measurable value. Leverage AI and data-driven tools to uncover insights, inform strategy, and accelerate process optimization. Develop and scale tools, processes, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and innovation. Deliver simultaneous, high-impact initiatives with measurable time and cost savings. Strengthen organizational infrastructure to support agile systems, efficient workflows, and continuous improvement. Build strong, strategic partnerships across internal teams and external collaborators. Champion compliance, quality, and data integrity to sustain an inspection-ready culture. Develop talent through mentorship and leadership, cultivating future-ready teams and robust succession pipelines.
Experience
Director, Team Lead, R & d Strategic Initiatives
Apr 2025 — Present
Education
Mercer County Community College
Certificate in Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs
Rutgers University
Big Data Certification
2018 — 2018
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Project Management Institute
PMP Exam Preparation Course
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Master of Science - MS, Clinical Research Administration
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