Eric Whitters

Eric Whitters PhD. has extensive work experience in various roles within the biomedical industry. Eric is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Hycor Biomedical LLC, a position they have held since 2023. Prior to this, they also held the same role at Response Biomedical Corp. from 2022. At both companies, they were responsible for overseeing various operational aspects including R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Regulatory, and Quality.

Before joining Hycor Biomedical LLC, Eric Whitters worked at Whitters Consulting Group as a Senior Business Consultant from 2014 to 2017. In this role, they supported domestic and international investors in evaluating global business development opportunities and led due diligence evaluations resulting in successful acquisitions.

From 2013 to 2015, Eric Whitters served as the Senior Vice President and CSO at OraSure Technologies, where they managed research, regulatory, quality, and clinical budgets. Eric also held the position of Director of R&D at OraSure Technologies from 2012 to 2013.

Prior to joining OraSure Technologies, Eric Whitters worked at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics as the VP of R&D and VP of Research from 2010 to 2012. In these roles, they managed research budgets, oversaw development activities, and led dynamic research groups involved in identifying and characterizing novel assays and instrument systems.

Before their tenure at Novartis, Eric Whitters worked at Siemens Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in various roles including Project Manager, Director of Technical Operations, and Senior Director of Technical Operations. In these positions, they were responsible for managing technical activities, budgets, and personnel to support a wide range of product offerings.

Earlier in their career, Eric Whitters served as the Senior Director of Technical Operations at Diagnostic Products Corporation, where they led product support and validation at multiple facilities.

Overall, Eric Whitters PhD. has a strong background in leadership and operations within the biomedical industry, with experience in managing various aspects of the research, development, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality functions.

Eric Whitters earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Psychology from St. Olaf College from 1979 to 1983. Eric then pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they completed from 1988 to 1994.