Philip W. Wills, Phd

Biography

Philip is a seasoned executive and scientist with over 15 years of contract manufacturing experience, primarily focused in viral vectors and other complex biologics. He has been with Paragon since 2002 and is heavily involved in Paragon’s corporate strategy. Prior to his current position as SVP of Commercial Manufacturing, Philip was the VP of Business Development and Principle Scientist at Paragon. Preceding to that role, Philip has held positions as the Corporate Scientific Liaison as well as the Group Leader for Paragon’s Analytical Department. Philip started his career at the University of Maryland and worked in a variety of scientific roles in both the School of Medicine and Cancer Center. Philip obtained a BA in Chemistry from The Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Maryland. 

Research Interest

Pharmacology