Melvin Whitehead

Melvin Whitehead has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Melvin currently holds the position of Senior Vice President Operations at Novan, Inc. Prior to that, they served as the Site Head and General Manager at Catalent Pharma Solutions from 2018 to 2022. Melvin also worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. Before that, Melvin held various roles at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, including Vice President of Operations and Director of Fermentation Manufacturing and Technical Operations. Melvin began their career as a Chemist at Bayer Pharmaceuticals and has also worked at Raytheon and Lewis Electrical and Refrigeration Services.

Melvin Whitehead completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry at North Carolina State University from 1991 to 1995. Melvin then pursued Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering at the same university from 2005 to 2007. Prior to their university education, Melvin attended Northern Nash High, but no specific years or degrees were provided for this period.