Melissa Lowder

Melissa Lowder, PhD, is currently the Global Marketing Director for Precision Medicine at Merck, bringing over nine years of experience in the oncology and diagnostic industries. Previously, Lowder served as Senior Marketing Manager and Director at AstraZeneca, where they led US marketing strategies for lung precision medicine. They have also worked as an Engagement Manager at Health Advances and held various roles in research and consulting throughout their education at the University of Virginia and Yale University. Lowder's academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, complemented by business analytics and digital marketing strategy certifications from Harvard Business School Online.