SOIS National Council - Polly Murphy

Trained as a veterinary pathologist, Polly joined the pharma industry more than 3 decades ago as a scientist but quickly became interested in the business side of the human biopharmaceutical industry. Beyond her short stint in pathology, her career has spanned sales, marketing, new product planning, strategy and business development. She worked in companies large and small and spent 12 years with Pfizer, including 3.5 leading a team in Beijing, China. She also spent 7 years in academic technology transfer and scientific services to lessen travel while her two sons were young. Polly built an eclectic career based on curiosity, learning, and leading diverse teams that enable each member to thrive.

Polly holds Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology degrees from Iowa State University and an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University. She serves on the Board of Directors of Atea Pharmaceuticals and Celcuity Inc., as well as NJ Audubon. Her passions include native plant gardening, birdwatching with her husband, and knitting. Her younger son is a graduate of RIT, including a Master’s degree from the School of Individualized Study.