Laura Kaldon

About Laura Kaldon

Experienced ADME scientist turned IT leader, serving as a trusted advisor to R&D teams and driving strategic technology initiatives across the drug discovery process. I bridge the gap between science and IT, helping research teams adopt modern tools, streamline operations, and unlock the full value of their data.Utilizing a background in chemistry, biology and drug discovery pipelines, combined with training in computer science, I bring a unique perspective to digital transformation efforts in pharma R&D. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning fuel progress.B.S. in Chemistry, M.S. in Drug Discovery and Development, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science.

Experience

1. Director, IT Research Portfolio

   Incyte

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• University of Delaware

  Analytical Chemistry Courses

  2015 — 2016

• Drexel University College of Medicine

  M.S., Drug Discovery and Development

  2017 — 2019

• Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

  B.S., Chemistry with ACS certification

• Drexel University

  Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Computer Science

Skills

• Wet Chemistry
• Word
• Ion Chromatography
• Hamilton Liquid Handler Programming
• Uplc
• Teamwork
• Pharmaceuticals
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Chemistry
• Excel
• Bioanalysis
• Ddi
• Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Lc-Ms)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cell Culture
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
• Research
• Hplc
• Quality Assurance
• Organic Synthesis
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Relations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Liquid Handling
• Analysis
• Atomic Absorption Flame and Furnace
• Statistics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Lcms
• Drug Metabolism