Wendy E. Mcdermott

Wendy McDermott is a seasoned human resources executive with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as VP and Head of Human Resources at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since January 2022, Wendy previously held the position of Chief People Officer at Rafael Pharmaceuticals from September 2019 to January 2022. Wendy's career spans multiple roles at Sanofi from 2008 to 2019, including Vice President and Associate Vice President of Human Resources, demonstrating a progressive trajectory in HR leadership. Prior roles also include Senior HR Manager at Schering Plough, HR Manager at Altria Corporate Services Inc., HR Business Partner at Vivendi Universal, and Human Resources Manager at IMG. Wendy McDermott holds a BA in Communications from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, earned between 1989 and 1993.