Thomas H. Walls

Thomas H. Walls, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the field of intellectual property and law. Thomas H. is currently employed at Bausch Health Companies Inc., where they hold the position of Vice President - Head of Global Intellectual Property. Thomas H.'sresponsibilities in this role include overseeing global intellectual property matters for the company. Prior to this, they served as Senior Director, Patents at the same company. Before joining Bausch Health Companies Inc., they worked as a Patent Attorney - Director, Business & Legal Affairs at the company from February 2018 to July 2021.

Before transitioning into the legal field, Dr. Walls gained experience as an Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from January 2016 to February 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Patent and Trademark Attorney at Dann, Dorfman, Herrell, and Skillman from October 2014 to January 2016, and as a Patent Agent from August 2010 to October 2014.

Dr. Walls has a strong research background as well, having worked as a Research Assistant at Georgetown University Medical Center from June 2006 to June 2010. Thomas H.'sresearch focused on multi-step organic chemistry, small molecule drug design, and modeling, with a specific emphasis on developing small molecule inhibitors of sodium channel and histone deacetylase proteins.

Thomas H. Walls, Ph.D. obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Law from Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law in the period from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Virginia from 2005 to 2010. Thomas H. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry from Millersville University of Pennsylvania between 2001 and 2005. Thomas completed their high school education at Neshaminy Highschool from 1998 to 2001. In addition to their academic achievements, they obtained a certification in "Leading Through Personal Excellence" from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2021.