Catherine Knupp

Independent Consultant

Catherine Knupp is a highly accomplished professional in the animal health industry with over 35 years of experience. Here are some key details about her career and background:

Professional Experience

Catherine Knupp is currently the Owner of Animal Health Innovations Consulting LLC. Prior to this role, she had an extensive career in the pharmaceutical and animal health industries:

She served as Executive Vice President and President of Research and Development at Zoetis, a leading animal health company, until her retirement in 2022.1 3
Before Zoetis, she was Vice President of Veterinary Medicine Research and Development at Pfizer Animal Health starting in 2005.1
From 2001 to 2005, she held the position of Vice President in Pfizer Global Research and Development.1
Earlier in her career, she worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 1987 to 2001, eventually becoming Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.1

Education and Qualifications

Dr. Knupp has a strong educational background in veterinary medicine and science:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign1
Master of Science (MS) in Veterinary Medicine and Toxicology from the same institution1
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry1

Achievements and Recognition

Catherine Knupp has made significant contributions to the animal health industry:

She led the development of many innovative medicines and vaccines in animal health.3
Under her leadership, Zoetis introduced over 1,100 new products and lifecycle innovations over a five-year period.2
In 2018, she was a recipient of the inaugural Feather in Her Cap Award, recognizing her contributions to the animal health industry.1 3

Leadership and Mentorship

Dr. Knupp has been recognized for her role in mentoring and developing future women leaders in the industry:

She implemented initiatives to support project team leaders within Zoetis' Research and Development organization.3
During her tenure at Zoetis, nearly half of the project team leaders were women.3
She championed the Zoetis Women's Mentoring Network.3

Catherine Knupp's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username catherine-knupp-081b393.4