Richmond, Virginia, United States, July 2024 – Katherine Beardman has started her new role as Vice President Human Resources, Analytical Services Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Katherine will partner with the global analytical laboratory services, including Pharmaceutical GMP testing, Central laboratory, Vaccine, and Bio Analytical testing services, to support and drive HR initiatives.
Katherine Beardman brings a wealth of experience from the life sciences industry. She previously served as Head, People & Organization Europe & International (APMA, Japan & China) Regions at Novartis Gene Therapies. In this role, she led People & Organization initiatives across multiple regions, advancing strategic business decisions, launching company-wide programs, and fostering an inclusive environment.
Before her role at Novartis Gene Therapies, Katherine was Associate Director, Business Human Resources at AbbVie, where she coached and guided organizational design and restructuring, improved engagement and psychological safety, and adopted talent management activities to support leadership development.
Katherine’s career also includes significant roles at Micron Technology, where she served as Director, Talent Planning, Acquisition, Integration, and Diversity & Inclusion, designing diversity and inclusion strategies, improving onboarding experiences, and optimizing global workforce planning. She has also held leadership positions at AbbVie and Abbott Laboratories, where she directed global expatriate and relocation programs, launched HRIS platforms, and managed talent acquisition activities.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company’s mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Thermo Fisher supports customers by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in laboratories, and improving patient health through diagnostics and life-changing therapies. The company’s global team delivers innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.
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