Tom Willard

Tom Willard, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Tom started their career as a Graduate Assistant at Clemson University, where they gained experience in marketing research. Tom then worked as an Account Specialist at the Central Purchasing Office. In the pharmaceutical industry, Willard held various positions at companies like Medeva Pharmaceuticals, UCB (Celltech), UCB (Schwarz Pharma), Upsher-Smith Laboratories, and Hennepin Life Sciences. In these roles, they gained experience in sales, marketing, business development, and market strategy, often holding executive positions. Willard also served as a Board Member at Compass 360 Association, where they contributed to the commercial strategy and execution of the company's IT product. Most recently, they worked at Ferring Pharmaceuticals as the VP of Global Early-Stage Market Strategy and Partnering for the GI Microbiome Franchise.

Tom Willard, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing/Corporate Strategy from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University, which they obtained from 1990-1991. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Immunology from Purdue University, graduating between 1983 and 1987. Later, in 2000-2001, they expanded their education by obtaining a certificate in Leadership Strategies for Senior Executives with a focus on Innovation and Organization Change from the Harvard Kennedy School.