Debra Barker
Chief Medical & Development Officer
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Polyphor
Switzerland
Biography
She is a seasoned medical expert in clinical development and has extensive experience in infectious and respiratory diseases and in immunology. She joined Polyphor in May 2017 from Novartis, where she held various senior management positions as Global Head of Medical Affairs for the ophthalmology business and Head of Development for infectious diseases, transplants and immunology. From 1995 to 2001 she worked in clinical and commercial roles for Roche, and previously for Smithkline Beecham and Knoll/BASF. Debra Barker received an MD from Queens’ College, Cambridge, UK, and an MSc in immunology from King’s College, London, UK. Dr. Barker is a British citizen.
Research Interest
Pharmaceutical Sciences
