Justin M Wright

Justin M. Wright is the Vice President of Device, Packaging, and Process Development at Gilead Sciences, a position he has held since August 2023. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and has a strong background in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Professional Background

• Current Role: As Vice President at Gilead Sciences, Wright oversees the development of devices, packaging, and sterile processes, contributing to the company's innovative drug delivery systems.
• Previous Experience:
  • Global Head Connected Health (VP) at Novartis (November 2020 - March 2023): Led the connected health development portfolio and strategy.
  • Global Head of Innovation at Novartis (January 2018 - November 2020): Managed enterprise innovation across drug development for both biologics and small molecules.
  • Vice President, Drug Delivery Innovation at Eli Lilly and Company (June 2015 - January 2018): Focused on drug delivery innovation.
  • Held various roles at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) from Senior Director to Manager in pharmaceutical development and strategic innovation.

Education

• PhD in Organic Chemistry from Clemson University (1995-2000).
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Bio-Organic Chemistry at Harvard Medical School (1999-2000).
• BS in Chemistry from Shenandoah University (1991-1995).

Wright's extensive experience in drug delivery systems and innovation within the pharmaceutical sector underscores his leadership capabilities in developing critical healthcare solutions.