Norman B. Purvis, Jr.

Norman B. Purvis, Jr. has held various roles in the biotechnology industry since 1994. Norman B. started their career at Vanderbilt University as a Research Associate in 1994. Norman B. then worked at Esoterix Inc./Lab Corp as a Director of Analytical Systems from 1994 to 2008. From 2008 to 2015, they were a Sr. Director of Regulated Labs and Manufacturing, Sr. Director of Development, and Director of Analytical Systems at Nodality Inc. During this same time period, they also held roles as V.P. Core Technology at IncellDx and Member of the Scientific Advisory Board at DIATECH ONCOLOGY LIMITED. Most recently, they have been the Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Research and Development, E.V.P. Research and Development, and V.P. Research and Development at Pierian Biosciences since 2015.

Norman B. Purvis, Jr. obtained a BS in Biological Engineering from Mississippi State University, followed by an MS in Biomedical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.