Brian McWilliams

Brian McWilliams, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in product management and scientific research within the life sciences sector. Currently serving as the Director of Product Management Operations and previously as Product Manager at Fortis Life Sciences since March 2021, McWilliams has an extensive background at Bethyl Laboratories, Inc., where roles included Manager of IP and WB Validation and Scientist, focusing on immunoprecipitation and Western blot projects, monoclonal antibody validation, and customer technical support. With experience as a Staff Writer at Bitesize Bio and a post-doctoral fellow at UTMB, alongside a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Baylor College of Medicine, McWilliams has contributed significantly to the biotech community through both research and instructional roles, including curriculum development supported by the National Science Foundation.