Gerald Shipps

Gerald (Jerry) Shipps is the Executive Director of Emerging Science & Innovation at Pfizer, where they search for and evaluate novel small molecule technologies to enhance the company's R&D pipeline. Previously, Jerry held positions at various prominent organizations, including NeoGenesis Pharmaceuticals, Shire, and Merck Research Laboratories, where they directed multiple teams and contributed to significant advancements in medicinal chemistry across therapeutic areas. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, Jerry has dedicated their career to fostering innovation in drug discovery and development.