Deborah Taylor

Director - Global Market Communications at Colorcon

Deborah Taylor has a diverse work experience spanning over thirty years. Deborah began their career in the healthcare industry, working as a Chief Biomedical Scientist for NHS and PHLS from 1984 to 1988. Deborah then transitioned into the corporate sector, taking on roles such as International Territory Manager at Malthus Instruments Ltd from 1988 to 1992 and Divisional Sales Manager at Radiometer Ltd from 1992 to 1994. In 1994, they joined IDEXX Laboratories as a Sales and Marketing Manager, where they successfully launched diagnostic products and developed new business in Europe.

In 1996, Deborah joined Colorcon®, a speciality film coating and excipient manufacturer in the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. Deborah held various positions at Colorcon®, including International Product Manager from 1996 to 2002, Market Development Manager for Modified Release from 2002 to 2006, and Market Development Manager for Brand Enhancement from 2006 to 2009. In these roles, they focused on strategic business and marketing, brand development, and anticounterfeit technology for pharmaceutical products. From 2009 to 2011, Deborah served as the Market Development Manager for Film Coatings, where they managed the strategic direction of the business unit in EMEA and oversaw new product launches and market intelligence.

Deborah then took on a broader role within Colorcon® as the Global Market Communications Manager from 2011 to 2017. In this position, they led the development and execution of global marketing communications, including corporate and brand communications, market research, digital and website strategy, social media, marketing automation, events, and customer educational programs. Deborah also championed e-communication and the integration of social media into the marketing communication platform.

Most recently, Deborah served as the Director for Global Market Communications at Colorcon® from 2018 to the present. This position further expanded their responsibilities in overseeing corporate and brand communications and included driving the company's digital and website strategy.

Additionally, in 2019, Deborah joined Colorcon Ventures as a Senior Associate. Overall, their work experience demonstrates a strong background in marketing and business development within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, as well as extensive expertise in global market communications and brand enhancement.

Deborah Taylor obtained their MSc degree in Microbiology from the University of Surrey from 1986 to 1988. Prior to that, they attended Lincoln Christs Hospital Girls High School for their general secondary education. The specific years for their attendance at the high school were not provided.

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  • Director - Global Market Communications

    January, 2018 - present

  • Global Market Communications Manager

    April, 2011

  • Market Development Manager Film Coatings

    January, 2009

  • Market Development Manager Brand Enhancement

    January, 2006

  • Market Development Manager Modified Release

    June, 2002

  • International Product Manager

    March, 1996