Maryellen Mcquade

Maryellen has worked in pharmaceuticals and consumer medicines almost her entire career, starting at Bristol-Myers Squibb and most recently at Novo Nordisk. She has a deep understanding of the business, having worked alongside both commercial and R&D leaders, and operationalizing talent processes across multiple markets. While at Novo Nordisk, Maryellen served as the leader for the HR function in the United States, while also driving culture change and employee engagement efforts globally. She is known for her creative thinking, ability to break down complex problems and calm leadership style.

Maryellen will provide strategic leadership to foster the professional growth of our talent base, health of our culture, and guard our lean organizational structure to remain efficient as we grow. She will be responsible for developing our future generations of leaders, ensure transparency and communication with our employees, and ensure our continued belief in empowering and developing our employees.

Maryellen received her Master’s degree from Georgetown and BA from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. She resides in Princeton, NJ with her husband David and their two teenage daughters.