About me
Leanne Hickman, Sr. VP of Global Quality Analytical Sciences and QC Strategy, leads efforts to standardize and transform QC labs across the manufacturing network. She oversees analytical methods, systems, and technologies to support testing for current and pipeline molecules. Her role includes decisions on internal vs. external testing, developing Centers of Excellence, and expanding analytical capacity. Under her leadership, the team has advanced automation, enabled paperless labs, shortened release cycle times, and delivered robust methods to meet evolving regulatory and commercial needs.