Kimberly Kerr Ph.D., Mspm

Kimberly Kerr, PhD, MSPM has a strong background in research operations and project management. Kimberly currently holds the position of Senior Director of Research Operations at Cerevel Therapeutics, where they manage a team of 8 across various functions and supports the CSO organization. Prior to this role, they served as Director and Senior Manager in the same company, where they were responsible for managing teams, implementing systems, and providing project management support for early programs.

Before joining Cerevel Therapeutics, Dr. Kerr worked at Merck as a Senior Specialist in Project Management, Genetics, and Pharmacogenomics. Kimberly also gained research experience at Brandeis University/HHMI and UMass Medical School/HHMI, where they held positions as a Lab & Next-Generation Sequencing Manager, Graduate Student, and Research Technician. In addition, they worked at Harvard Medical School/HHMI as a Research Technician, where they contributed to various projects involving Drosophila genetics and RNA interference.

Dr. Kerr's work experience demonstrates their expertise in research operations, project management, and laboratory management. Kimberly holds a PhD in Genetics and a Master's degree in Project Management.

Dr. Kimberly Kerr has a diverse education history. In 1998, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Neuroscience and Biology from Brandeis University. Following this, in 2012, they completed a Certificate in College Teaching from the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. In 2017, Dr. Kerr earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Program and Project Management from Brandeis University. Their educational journey continued as they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from UMass Chan Medical School in 2012.

In terms of additional certifications, Dr. Kerr has a Certificate in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School Online, which they acquired in 2022. Furthermore, they have obtained numerous certifications related to leadership and management skills from LinkedIn, including "Be the Manager Who Fights for Their Team," "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers," "Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers," "Succeeding in a New Role By Managing Up," and "The Neuroscience of Office Politics and Team Leadership." These certifications were obtained in August 2023. Additionally, Dr. Kerr completed the Biotech Primer's Recorded Drug Development Immersion in June 2023 and the Cerevel Women's Leadership Program from Canvas Credentials (Badgr) in January 2023.

Overall, Dr. Kimberly Kerr's education history demonstrates a strong background in sciences, program and project management, teaching, and leadership and management skills.