Scott Norton
Director, Research and Innovation, Global Biomarker Platforms
- Role
- Director, Research and Innovation at Zoetis
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Norton
Entrepreneurial, collaborative technology leader with 25+ years of experience in the life sciences, biotechnology and spectroscopy• Highly multidisciplinary background in clinical diagnostics, assay design, optics, electronic design, sensor development including CCD and CMOS camera design, laser driver design, statistical modeling, image processing, chemometrics, firmware and software development• Extensive track record in developing novel IP in the areas of spectrometry analysis, optical coherence tomography, microfluidics, laser scanning microvolume cytometry, image analysis, and immunoassay design
Experience
Director, Research and Innovation
Jul 2024 — Present · Durham, NC, US
As Director of Research & Innovation, I steer the technology-development arc of biomarker diagnostics—from scouting external breakthroughs and running due‑diligence reviews to shepherding integrated systems through launch. I translate biomarker requirements into platform specifications that balance sensitivity, throughput, and manufacturability, then dive into the details—microfluidics, spectroscopy, thermal control, and electro‑mechanical actuation—to ensure every subsystem meets its performance targets. My focus is early technology discovery and de‑risking paths to commercialization. I partner closely with assay scientists, medical teams, and commercial leads, turning technical insight into market‑ready solutions. Outside Zoetis, I cultivate relationships with universities, start‑ups, and industry peers to seed next‑generation capabilities; inside, I assess emerging diagnostic platforms and push them toward rapid deployment. The goal: to advance Zoetis’ strategies in therapeutics, biologics, and precision animal health.
Education
Clarkson University
BS Physics, Physics, electrical engineering
1986 — 1990
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Post Doc, Immunology
1997 — 1998
University of Rochester
M.S., PhD Optics, Optical Science
1990 — 1998
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