Betsy Pierce

Project Manager

Dipharma Inc.

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

"Successful project management is about connecting people, expertise and priorities, while maintaining a sharp focus on milestones, timelines and costs. By fostering clear communication, proactive planning and close collaboration between customers and internal teams, we help projects move efficiently from development to manufacturing."

Highlights:

  • MSc Organic Chemistry, Penn State University
  • BSc Chemistry, Loras College
  • 27 years of experience in medicinal and process chemistry

About Betsy Pierce:

Betsy specializes in managing the transfer of projects from R&D to CGMP manufacturing, coordinating efforts across client and internal teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and successful project execution.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role at Dipharma?

I joined Dipharma after a long career in pharmaceutical research and development, bringing extensive experience in complex molecule synthesis and chemical process development, including fragment-based drug design, macrocyclic peptides, ADC payloads, and scalable process optimization.  Today, as a Project Manager, I coordinate multidisciplinary teams and serve as the primary point of contact for our customers, ensuring projects progress smoothly from development to manufacturing. 

What kind of challenges do you help customers solve?

I support the transfer of projects from R&D to CGMP manufacturing, coordinating customer and internal teams to ensure each transition is efficient, compliant, and successful. By turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans, I help keep projects moving forward.

What makes Dipharma a strong partner for customers?

At Dipharma, collaboration is key. We combine scientific expertise with transparent communication, flexible planning and close teamwork to meet each customer's specific needs. Our cross-functional approach allows us to deliver tailored solutions while maintaining quality, compliance and project efficiency. 

How important is project management in your work?

Project management is about bringing together the right experts, asking the right questions, and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. By anticipating risks, coordinating activities, and adapting to changing priorities, I help customers move their projects forward with confidence.

What motivates you in your work?

I enjoy working with people from different functions and bringing teams together to achieve a common goal. Every project is an opportunity to learn, tackle new challenges, and find practical solutions through collaboration. Helping teams stay aligned while coordinating complex projects is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.

 

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