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Fiona H. Marshall

Fiona H. Marshall

President, Biomedical Research at Novartis

Merck•Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience37+ Years

Executive Overview

I'm inspired by learning new things that change our outlook on life. That's why I am so excited to lead early-stage research at Novartis, working with discovery teams renowned for their collaborative science and use of cutting-edge technologies. Every day, I collaborate with colleagues across Novartis and partners across the biopharma ecosystem to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into breakthrough, high-value medicines that address critical areas of unmet need for patients.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • NovartisCurrent
    Nov 2022–Present· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • President, Biomedical ResearchCurrent
      Nov 2022–Present
  • MerckCurrent
    2019–Present· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Head of Discovery, Preclinical and Translational MedicineCurrent
      Apr 2021–Dec 2025
    • Senior Vice President Head of Discovery Sciences and Translational Medicine
      2021–Apr 2021
    • VP Head of Neuroscience
      2019–2021
  • MSD
    Apr 2018–Sep 2019· 1 yr 5 mos
    • VP Head of Discovery Research MRL UK
      Apr 2018–Sep 2019
  • Nxera Pharma
    Jul 2006–Mar 2018· 11 yrs 8 mos
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
      Jun 2015–Mar 2018
    • Chief Scientific Officer and Founder of Heptares Therapeutics
      Jul 2006–Mar 2018
  • F.H.Marshall Consultancy
    2002–2006· 4 yrs
    • Independent Consultant to Venture Capital and Biotech companies
      2002–2006
  • University of Cambridge
    2002–2006· 4 yrs
    • Visiting Lecturer
      2002–2006
  • Millennium Pharmaceuticals
    2000–2002· 2 yrs
    • Director Biology Europe
      2000–2002
  • GSK
    1995–2000· 5 yrs
    • Head of Molecular Pharmacology
      1998–2000
    • Head of Receptor Systems Unit
      1995–1998
  • Glaxo
    1989–1994· 5 yrs
    • Group Leader Neuropharmacology
      1989–1994

Education

PhD

Neuroscience

University of Cambridge

BSc Hons

Biochemistry

University of Bath

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GPCRsProtein ChemistryPharmacologyDrug DesignIon ChannelsDrug DiscoveryMolecular PharmacologyOncologyNeuropharmacologyBiomarker DiscoveryKinasesDiabetesHigh Throughput ScreeningStrategyGenomicsPharmaceuticsClinical TrialsCancer ResearchLifesciencesBiotechnology