Ross Whittaker
Senior Director and General Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director and General Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, CA, US
Lead a portfolio delivering >$350M annual revenue, member of leadership team driving >$1.5B in business annually.• Orchestrated 300% portfolio growth over 4 years, expanding adoption into >250 clinical programs and supporting multiple FDA-approved therapies.• Structured and executed inorganic growth strategy via strategic partnerships and M&A.• Championed organizational design and talent development to scale global operations.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University
Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology
University of California, Riverside
B.S., Biological Sciences, Emphasis in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT ROSS WHITTAKER
Results driven senior executive with 16+ years experience leading global life science businesses supporting all stages of drug development from discovery through process development, clinical trials and commercial manufacturing. Proven track record of developing successful and scalable business strategies to support leading edge technologies including cell & gene therapy, genome editing, stem cell biology, synthetic biology, imaging platforms and laboratory automation. Combining deep scientific expertise with sharp business and financial acumen to consistently deliver sustainable, above-market growth through organic innovation, strategic partnerships, licensing, and M&A. Recognized for building high-performing teams that execute with speed and rigor, championing operational excellence, and building a customer-centric culture to unlock sustainable growth in dynamic global markets.
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