Fionnuala McAleese Eser
VP and Head of in Vitro Cluster Cvri (Cardiovascular, Renal & Immunology) @Bayer
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WORK HISTORY
VP and Head of in Vitro Cluster Cvri (Cardiovascular, Renal & Immunology) @Bayer
Wuppertal, DE
Leading a global group of 40+ scientists and research personnel with accountability for the provision of cutting-edge fit-for-purpose in vitro technical capabilities based on portfolio and project team needs for Cardiovascular, Renal and Immunology (CVRI) indications. Contributing to governance, strategic direction and culture within wider CVRI function and helping drive strategic decision making within and outside the function
EDUCATION
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor's degree, Moyne Institute of Preventive Medicine
Trinity College Dublin
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Moyne Institute of Preventive Medicine
SKILLS
ABOUT FIONNUALA MCALEESE ESER
PhD biologist with over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology setting (US & Europe); primarily in the discovery and development of Biologic Therapeutics for Oncology, Inflammation and Cardiovascular indications.• Expert in the field of therapeutic antibody discovery and optimization with strong external network in this space. In-depth understanding of the drug discovery & development process. • Experienced project & modality leader with an established record in driving projects through the early research pipeline (target validation to pre-clinical).• Track record in building and steering portfolios (particularly in the cardiovascular, renal and immunology space).• Technology-focused mindset with extensive hands-on and leadership experience in application of in vitro methods to target identification and validation as well as modality selection, screening and mechanistic understanding.• Highly experienced leader of people, projects, matrix & cross-functional teams (across geographical, cultural and language divides) with commitment to DE & I topics, people development and mentoring.• Experience in managing strategic and innovation-driven initiatives at a departmental and cross-functional level as well as restructuring processes to support such initiatives.
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